FCC, Regulatory Oversight

ALERT: Delete, Delete, Delete—FCC Calls for Comment on Which Rules Should be Eliminated

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/20/2025

On March 12th, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a Public Notice (“Notice”) seeking comment on which FCC rules should be repealed or modified to alleviate “unnecessary regulatory burdens” and enhance...more

FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats

Alston & Bird on 3/17/2025

On March 13, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the creation of a Council on National Security (the “Council”) with Adam Chan serving as the Director. This new Council will...more

President Trump to Federal Agencies: “I’ve Got This”

Genova Burns LLC on 2/26/2025

President Trump’s February 18th Executive Order entitled, “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” represents a sweeping effort to consolidate federal executive branch lawmaking power with the President. The Order’s...more

[Podcast] The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

Wiley Rein LLP on 2/6/2025

In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more

Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York,...

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter on 1/28/2025

February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public...more

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | January 10, 2025

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/13/2025

Good Afternoon! It was quite the holiday season for space: the FCC rounded out the year with a great gift, allocating additional spectrum for commercial launch and reentry vessels, and the Parker Solar Probe’s record-breaking...more

A Year in Privacy and Security: Privacy Violations, Large-Scale Data Breaches, and Big Fines and Settlements

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 1/3/2025

2024 was a year chock-full of data breaches and privacy violations. Many new data privacy and cybersecurity regulations were introduced (and became effective), and regulators sent a strong message to businesses that privacy...more

How the Trump Administration May Affect AI Policy on Intellectual Property and Deepfakes

Perkins Coie on 12/20/2024

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his administration is poised to influence the future of policy surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), including regulations...more

AI in Political Advertising

Dickinson Wright on 7/17/2024

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is an incredible tool that is now widely used across industries – political advertising is no exception. AI is easy to use, inexpensive, and fast. Lately, we’ve received an influx of questions...more

FCC Declares Authority and Intent to Regulate AI-Generated Calls under the TCPA

Mayer Brown on 2/28/2024

On February 8, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) unanimously adopted a Declaratory Ruling (“Ruling”) stating that calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer...more

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – February 2024

Alston & Bird on 2/14/2024

Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates - NYDFS Releases Circular Letter on Use of AI in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing - On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a proposed...more

AGs Urge the Federal Government to Regulate AI in Telemarketing

Troutman Pepper Locke on 1/25/2024

North Carolina Attorney General (AG) Josh Stein led a bipartisan effort urging the federal government to impose stricter regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telemarketing. The collective push involved 26...more

FCC 2018 Quadrennial Order Largely Maintains Status Quo, But Local Television Ownership Rule Modifications Create New Uncertainty

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter on 12/29/2023

Bookending the Christmas weekend, the FCC’s long-awaited 2018 Quadrennial Review Report and Order was adopted on Friday, December 22 and released Tuesday, December 26. The Commission is required by Congress to conduct a...more

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

Lerman Senter PLLC on 12/7/2023

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

Bipartisan Coalition Targets Billion-Dollar Illegal Telemarketing Industry

Troutman Pepper Locke on 7/27/2023

A bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General (AGs) representing each state and Washington D.C. joined forces with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). They have announced their unified...more

New FCC Requirements for Prerecorded Voice Calls Effective July 20: Is Your Company Prepared to Comply?

Troutman Pepper Locke on 6/14/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently amended requirements concerning artificial or prerecorded voice calls, effective July 20. See Proposed 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200. Notably, the FCC amended requirements concerning...more

FCC Proposes Rules for Ongoing Review of International Section 214 Authorizations

Venable LLP on 6/7/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to exercise more regulatory oversight over entities that have the authority to provide communications between the United States and foreign countries....more

FCC Chair Asks Congress for Expanded Authority to Limit Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts

Womble Bond Dickinson on 5/10/2023

Consumer frustration with illegal robocalls and robotexts has placed the FCC’s related regulatory scheme top of mind for regulators and legislators alike. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently sent a letter to...more

FCC Aims to Expand Oversight of Foreign Ownership Interests in International Section 214 Authorization Holders

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/4/2023

Potential rule changes could expand the scope of the disclosure and reporting obligations for FCC-regulated businesses. On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order and Notice of...more

The Right Approach to Investments in New Space Enterprises

Venable LLP on 3/31/2023

The United States is in the midst of incredible growth in the New Space sector, from new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations and Earth sensing satellites to the development of novel in-space servicing, assembling,...more

Spring Roster of FCC Actions: State-Federal Partnerships, Enforcement Actions, and Reassigned Numbers Database Clarifications and...

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 4/15/2022

The FCC’s TCPA dockets did not witness many developments from the beginning of 2022 until February. However, beginning in February and into March, Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office and the Enforcement Bureau were busy...more

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