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FCC Requires Disclosure of Foreign Adversaries’ Interests in Entities With FCC Licenses or Authorizations

On January 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a decision on control of FCC-regulated businesses by “foreign adversaries.” Under these rules, nearly every entity that is subject to FCC regulation...more

Office of Space Commerce Seeks Comment on Proposed Framework for Novel Mission Authorizations

In support of efforts by the Trump administration to strengthen US leadership in space and support the US space industry, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed new, optional...more

Showing at CES? Make Sure You Comply With FCC Rules

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will showcase thousands of new products, nearly all of which are subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval requirements....more

Showdown: New Executive Order Puts Federal Government and States on a Collision Course Over AI Regulation

On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) seeking to limit states’ regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and to establish instead “a minimally burdensome national policy framework for...more

FCC Proposes Requiring Caller Identification for Authenticated Voice Calls

As part of its effort to combat robocalls, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a new rulemaking to consider whether and how to require companies carrying those calls to provide information identifying...more

FCC Acts in Campaign Against ‘Bad’ Equipment Test Labs

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started the process to withdraw recognition of “bad labs” – equipment testing companies with ties to foreign adversaries, with two public notices released on September 14 and...more

FCC Proposal Intended to Speed the Industry Transition to IP Interconnection

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft notice of proposed rulemaking on advancing IP interconnection, scheduled to be considered at the October 28 FCC open meeting. The proposal would sunset at the...more

President Trump Releases Executive Order on Space-Based Businesses

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order to “streamline commercial license and permit approvals” for US-based space businesses and ensure that US operators can efficiently launch, conduct missions in space and...more

Court of Appeals Upholds FCC Data Breach Reporting and Notification Rules

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit released its decision on the appeal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) data breach notification and reporting rules. The FCC order, which largely became effective in...more

McLaughlin Chiropractic: US Supreme Court Invites New Era of TCPA Jurisprudence

In a landmark development for lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), on June 20, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued its widely anticipated decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v....more

Supreme Court Upholds Universal Service Contribution Requirements

The US Supreme Court, in a 6 – 3 decision, has upheld the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) system for determining and collecting universal service contributions. In overturning the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth...more

SCOTUS Continues to Limit Authority of Regulatory Agencies by Empowering District Courts to Reject FCC Interpretations

Suppose an administrative agency issues a rule governing private conduct. And suppose no one uses an available judicial review process to challenge that rule before it takes effect. If that rule is then invoked against a...more

Cooley Advisory: FCC About to Have Only Two Commissioners (Less Than a Quorum)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Nathan Simington announced yesterday that he will resign his seat at the FCC on Friday, June 6, and Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced that he also will...more

FCC Proposes Rules to Ferret Out Control of Regulated Entities by Foreign Adversaries

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a notice of proposed rulemaking on control of FCC-regulated businesses by “foreign adversaries.” If the FCC adopts these rules, nearly every entity that is subject to...more

FCC to Require Video Conferencing Providers, Equipment and Software to Include Accessibility Features

The Federal Communications Commission’s second report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) increases accessibility to video conferencing and Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for individuals with...more

FCC Enforcement Actions Pose New Risks for Vendors to Telecom Companies

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a $13 million settlement with AT&T that concluded an investigation into a third-party data breach that exposed AT&T customer data. This is the latest in a series...more

FCC Proposes New Regulations for AI-Generated Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would impose new requirements for autodialed marketing calls and texts that use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate...more

FCC Proposes Big Fines for Robocall Violations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted two notices of apparent liability, proposing fines of $6 million against a political consultant who sent spoofed calls with a deepfake of President Joe Biden’s voice...more

FCC ‘Network Neutrality’ Order Shakes Up Broadband Privacy

As described in our May 8 client alert, most of the discussion regarding the new “network neutrality” order from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has focused on the FCC’s decision to reinstate rules the agency...more

FCC Reinstates ‘Network Neutrality’ Rules

After a closely divided vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an order effectively reinstating the “network neutrality” rules it adopted in 2015. This decision reverses a 2017 order during the Trump...more

Court Instructs FCC to Amend Definition of ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in Equipment Authorization Order

The US government has made efforts to combat national security threats found in technology. Notably, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress worked in tandem to create a Covered List of communications...more

FCC Requires ‘All-In’ Pricing for Video Service Bills and Marketing

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring “all-in” pricing for cable and satellite television services. Under the rules, all consumer bills and all promotional materials for video services...more

FCC Adopts New Minimum Standards for Broadband Services

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in a Report to Congress, has adopted new standards for determining when internet services are fast enough to qualify as broadband services. The report sets the speed threshold at...more

FCC Issues Framework for Consumer Internet of Things Cybersecurity Program

Consistent with an announcement from the Biden-Harris administration in July 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an order establishing the framework for the new US Cyber Trust Mark program. Under...more

AI-Generated Robocalls Illegal Under the TCPA

In a unanimous, bipartisan decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a declaratory ruling to confirm that artificial intelligence-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer...more

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