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What’s New in Wireless - September 2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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White House Takes Aim at Inefficient Business Practices Through “Time Is Money” Initiative: 5 Things Employers Should Do

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The Biden Administration wants to crack down on corporate practices that it believes waste consumers’ time and money through excessive paperwork, long wait times, and other aggravations – and you’ll want to take note so you...more

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CFPB to Issue Proposal to Make It Easier for Consumers to Reach ‘Real Person’ When Seeking Assistance

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Many financial services providers would be required to allow consumers seeking assistance to be connected to a “real person” by clicking on one button, under a new Biden Administration “Time is Money” initiative....more

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FCC Regulation of AI-Generated Political Ads Could Go into Effect This Cycle 

By: Oliver Roberts and Jason Torchinsky On Thursday July 25, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will “move forward with a proposal to implement new AI transparency requirements.” The FCC’s...more

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In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's July 2024 Round-Up

Holtzman Vogel attorneys wrote on the Supreme Court's landmark Loper Bright decision earlier this month. The Court overruled its 1984 decision in Chevron v. NRDC that introduced the so-called "Chevron deference" principle...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes To Modify Letter of Credit Rules for CAF II, RDOF, 5G Fund, and BEAD

Proposed rules would reduce funding recipients' burdens by reducing LOC valuation requirements and expanding the number of eligible banks - On June 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Notice of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Two FCC Actions on AI: Penalties for Deepfake Robocalls With Spoofed Caller ID; Rulemaking on AI in Political Ads

The FCC recently issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) proposing a $6 million fine on a political consultant for allegedly carrying out an illegal robocall campaign using caller ID spoofing and an...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Tried and Tested: FCC Rulemaking Proposes Heightened Restrictions on Entities Involved in Testing and Authorizing Tech and Telecom...

FCC seeks to protect telecommunications certification bodies, measurement facilities, and the equipment authorization program from national security threats posed by foreign adversaries....more

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FCC Proposes $8 Million in Fines Against Telecom Company and Political Consultant for Using Deepfake Generative Artificial...

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In a pair of Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a collective $8 million in fines against telecommunications company Lingo Telecom and political...more

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FCC Chairwoman Circulates Proposed Rulemaking Requiring Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Political Ads on TV and Radio

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This latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action addressing artificial intelligence (AI) would, if adopted, aim to protect voters against deceptive information, including “deep fakes,” in political ads. Pursuant...more

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media...

What’s New in Wireless - May 2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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FCC Continues to Roll Out TCPA Changes and Interpretations

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On February 16, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order establishing significant new standards regulating Telephone Consumer Protection Act consent and revocation of consent. In recent weeks,...more

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Impersonation Rulemaking: FTC Takes Steps to Tackle AI

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On February 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a two-step approach to tackling impersonation fraud. First, the FTC finalized a rule regulating the impersonation of businesses and government entities (the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

ALERT: FCC Seeks to Eliminate Digital Discrimination

On November 20, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Order”) adopting final rules to facilitate equal access to broadband and...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

FCC Considers New Rules to Block Cable and Satellite TV Junk Fees as the CPUC’s Video Customer Service Proceeding Advances

Both Agencies Want to Hear from Local Governments - The FCC will vote on December 13, 2023 to initiate a proceeding to prohibit cable and satellite TV providers from imposing early termination fees and or requiring...more

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An Overview of FCC Media Initiatives with a Five-Member Commission

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Gomez, Carr, and Starks Confirmations - After functioning for nearly two years without a full Commission, the FCC welcomed its fifth Commissioner in September 2023 when Anna Gomez was confirmed by the Senate. Gigi Sohn...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC to Vote on Digital Discrimination Rules

On November 15, 2023—the statutory deadline—the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on rules to prevent so-called “digital discrimination,” i.e., discrimination in access to broadband services. The proposed...more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Hidden and Falsely Advertised Fees

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule aimed at eliminating certain "hidden" and "junk" fee practices. The FTC said that these fees, which may be undisclosed until late in the transaction process, are...more

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Court Finds Do-Not-Call Rules Apply to Marketing Text Messages

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While an ongoing FCC rulemaking is seeking comment on whether the FCC should clarify that TCPA’s Do-No-Call rules apply to text messages as they do to voice calls, a federal court has weighed-in with its view that...more

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Broadcast Station Reports Due – Online Public File Reminder - October 2023

By October 10, 2023, all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must: (1) prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the programs aired during July, August,...more

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FCC Initiates Rulemaking About Commercial Spectrum Usage for AI and Other Purposes

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of techniques that can help advance the FCC’s understanding of “nonfederal” spectrum usage. The FCC has...more

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February Privacy Report: FTC Expands Its Use of “Unfairness” Authority in GoodRx Matter

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GoodRx Faces Million Dollar Proposed Penalty from FTC in First Enforcement Action Under the Health Breach Notification Rule - Settlement reveals views on application of unfairness authority to sharing of sensitive...more

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FCC Adopts Final Rural Health Care Program Rules and Initiates Further Rulemaking

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During its January 26 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) (FCC 23-6) to amend its Rural Health Care (RHC) Program rules. The final rule...more

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FCC to Consider Amending Rural Health Care Program Rules and Initiating Further Rulemaking

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At its January 26 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider an order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) to amend the rules of the Rural Health Care Program, which includes the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

ALERT: FCC Opens Rulemaking on Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Licensed Spectrum

On January 4, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) setting forth proposed rules for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the 5030-5091 MHz band...more

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