During the first Trump administration, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a workshop on informational injuries, and on February 26, 2026, the agency revisited the issue in a workshop on “Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the...more
The FCC released a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) last month as part of its "delete, delete, delete” proceeding, proposing targeted revisions to the broadband nutrition-label framework to improve clarity...more
12/3/2025
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Fees ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
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Recently signed California privacy laws carry new requirements for healthcare providers, data brokers, and companies that provide web browsers. All businesses should be aware of the California Opt Me Out...more
10/21/2025
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
New Legislation ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Web Browsers
California’s legislature has once again taken center stage in the national privacy conversation, passing a flurry of privacy bills during a marathon session that stretched into the night of September 12....more
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- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FCC's Universal Service Fund (USF) scheme, ensuring its continued operation.
- The Court rejected nondelegation doctrine challenges, finding Congress provided sufficient...more
7/18/2025
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Broadband ,
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Non-Delegation Doctrine ,
Regulatory Authority ,
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Statutory Interpretation ,
Telecommunications ,
Universal Service Fund ,
USAC
On May 8, 2025, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 297 (SB 297) into law, significantly revising the existing Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA).
These amendments generally mirror requirements in...more
5/29/2025
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Data Protection ,
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Financial Institutions ,
Minors ,
Montana ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Policy ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws
On February 13, 2025, immediately following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation and swearing in as secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO)...more