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Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] The FCC’s Expanding Enforcement Reach: Five Things You Need to Know - May 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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While the FCC is well-known for broadcast and telecom regulation, the Commission regulates broadly, reaching communications networks, the marketing and sale of electronic devices, space-based services, diverse grant and...more

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FCC Partners With States to Increase on Privacy and Data Protection Investigations, Signaling Increased Focus on Future...

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced Thursday that in furtherance of the work of the agency’s Privacy and Data Protection Task Force, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau signed Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU”)...more

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FCC Expands Privacy and Data Protection Work with States to Increase Investigations

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued a Press Release yesterday announcing that the agency’s Privacy and Data Protection Task Force (Task Force) signed Memoranda of...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

In Latest Net Neutrality Proceeding, the FCC Proposes Reclassifying Broadband Internet Access as a Telecommunications Service,...

If adopted, the FCC will have expanded authority to regulate Broadband Internet Access. The FCC is not proposing to regulate rates, but it would have authority to review changes in ownership, as well as jurisdiction to rule...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

China Amends the Counter-Espionage Law

With the amended Counter-Espionage Law, China has broadened its definition of “espionage” to give information related to “national security and interests” the same protections already given to state secrets. The amended...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - March 2023

Circuits Split Over Whether Targeting Is Necessary for Seller Liability - Key Points - - While courts have long held that solicitations must be tailored to a particular audience to precipitate statutory seller liability,...more

Dechert LLP

Dechert's Global Private Equity 2022 Highlights

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Despite rising interest rates, global geopolitical risk and uncertainty surrounding a looming recession, 2022 remained a robust and fascinating year for the PE industry. Dechert’s PE practice worked alongside our clients...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Belgian Competition Authority Publishes Its Notice On Enforcement Priorities For 2022

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On May 16, 2022, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published its long-awaited notice on enforcement priorities for 2022 (Notice). The BCA explains that, with a view to making the best use of its resources, it will...more

Holland & Knight LLP

ICTS Investigations: The Commerce Department's New Tool

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Back in May 2019, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 13873, which was meant to police the use of certain information and communications technology and services (ICTS) purchased from "foreign adversaries." Then,...more

The Volkov Law Group

Swiss Telecomm Company Pays $7.8 Million to Settle OFAC Sanctions Violations

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OFAC continues to aggressively enforce its sanctions programs.  In its latest enforcement action, OFAC agreed with Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques SCRL (“SITA”), a Swiss telecom company, to an...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 1.15.2020 | Top Story: Dating Apps Face Scrutiny for Likely Data Privacy Violations

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Popular app-based dating services—from Tinder to OkCupid to Grindr—are the subject of unwanted scrutiny this week after a report by the Norwegian Consumer Council that they’re “spreading user information like dating choices...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Smartphone: A Treasure Trove of Evidence in Trade Secret Cases

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It’s hard to believe the first smartphone was released over 20 years ago. At that time, few thought it would become such an integral part of our lives. Additionally, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and its...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Let’s Go Crazy: The FTC and FCC Launch “Parallel” Investigations Into Security Updates of Mobile Communications Industry

Earlier this week, the FTC and FCC announced “parallel” investigations into how carriers and mobile device makers release information on vulnerabilities, and how and when mobile security patches are distributed. The...more

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