News & Analysis as of June 4, 2025

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The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international... more +

Are the Days of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Reliance on Consensus Standards Numbered?

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/28/2025

Since Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) first introduced the “Nullify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act” or “NOSHA Act” (H.R. 86), there has been immense speculation about the future of the Occupational...more

Executive Order on Federal Agencies

DLA Piper on 2/28/2025

On February 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), entitled, “Restoring Democracy and Accountability in Government,” which asserts greater authority over all federal agencies, including those...more

SCOTUS Poised to Expand District Court Review of FCC Orders

Cozen O'Connor on 1/23/2025

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case that will likely determine whether a federal district court or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the final say on how to interpret the Telephone...more

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Overturn New York’s Affordable Broadband Act

Troutman Pepper Locke on 1/14/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court closed out 2024 by confirming states’ authority to regulate internet service providers. On December 16, 2024, the Court denied certiorari in New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc., et al....more

U.S. Supreme Court Appears Ready to Tackle a Major Separation of Powers Issue

Stevens & Lee on 1/9/2025

This white paper discusses FCC v. Consumers’ Research, a case now set for consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court, along with a review and analysis of the major impact it may have on how and when Congress may permissibly...more

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