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

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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

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What’s New in Wireless - March 2025

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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Wireless Roundup (March 2025)

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FCC Solicits Comment on Amending Accessibility Rules for IVCS: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests further comment on whether to amend its...more

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China Launched Pilot Program Permitting Foreign Enterprises’ Greater Participation in Value-Added Telecommunications Services

On October 23, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) launched a pilot program expanding foreign access to value-added telecommunications services in four pilot regions, namely, Beijing, Shanghai,...more

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What’s New in Wireless - October 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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[Webcast Transcript] CFIUS Reviews: Strategies for Ensuring Compliance and Strategizing on Foreign Investments

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Editor’s Note: During a recent HaystackID webcast, expert panelists explored the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in protecting sensitive technologies, classified contracts, and other...more

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What's New in Wireless - October 2023

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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Coming Soon: New Cyber Labeling Program for IoT Devices

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By next year, consumers may be able to scan a QR code on their connected devices for information about cybersecurity protections that are built into their devices. Details on the program are still being worked out, but the...more

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Department of Defense is Tackling AI Challenges, Considering Bills of Materials

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows in popularity, discussion of its potential uses and risks is everywhere. The Department of Defense (DoD) is no exception and has been considering how AI development can be helpful or...more

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CFIUS Year in Review

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CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021 according to its most recent annual report – and shows no signs of slowing down. High technology (including quantum computing), life sciences, and green energy...more

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The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review, 13th Edition - Germany

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This 13th edition of The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review provides updated overviews of legal and policy constructs and developments in the TMT arena across 18 jurisdictions around the world. As in years past,...more

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The North Korean Crypto Threat

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Executive Summary - The North Korean threat to the crypto ecosystem is the highest form of immediate risk to the crypto-economy driven by a regime that seeks to profit from its misuse to reinforce its regime and fuel all its...more

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Tech Stakeholders Help FCC Consider Internet Security

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) heard from key stakeholders about innovations in Internet security, giving the agency a lot to chew on as it evaluates next steps and its role in the complex Internet ecosystem....more

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US Secure Equipment Act vs. French Protective Public Policy Framework for Operation of Mobile Radio Networks

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Exploring Similarities and Differences - Fifth-generation technology, known as “5G,” is causing unprecedented upheaval in the telecommunications landscape in France and around the world. Faced with this revolution, and the...more

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Prohibitions on Use of Chinese Telecommunications Equipment and Services, Complying with the NDAA

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Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 is now in effect. This section of the NDAA prohibits government agencies and government contractors they work with from using certain covered telecommunications equipment...more

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[Webinar] Prohibitions on Use of Chinese Telecommunications Equipment and Services, Complying with the NDAA - August 21st, 2:00 pm...

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Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 is now in effect. This section of the NDAA prohibits government agencies and government contractors they work with from using certain covered telecommunications equipment...more

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Huawei espionage concerns reach UK

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The UK 5G debate is emblematic of protectionist sentiments in the technology sector. Huawei and the technology cold war - Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is a modern Chinese success story. A pioneer in the telecommunication...more

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METI Expanded Scope of Industries Subject to Prior Notification for Foreign Direct Investment

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On May 27, 2019, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) expanded the scope of the industries for which submission of a prior notification is required for foreign direct investment. This recent revision of...more

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US Designates Huawei to Entity List, Issues Temporary General License

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The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) and 68 non-US Huawei affiliates to the BIS Entity List, effective May 16, 2019, at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight...more

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MaHIMA Webinar: "Alexa, What Medication Am I Taking?" (Presentation)

"Open the pod door, HAL" • Commercial voice-activated intelligent personal assistants from Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, among others, are growing in popularity. • A report from NPR and Edison Research states...more

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White House Releases National Cyber Strategy: Five Benefits for American Businesses

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“New threats and a new era of strategic competition” have prompted the White House to roll out a new National Cyber Strategy. As identified below, the Strategy contains important priority initiatives that will advantage many...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

[WEBINAR] Laying the Foundation for Maximizing Benefits Around Emerging Technologies

This webinar focuses on the important legal and policy foundations that should be considered when integrating emerging technologies into cities and counties. From smart traffic signals and street lights to automated vehicles...more

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[WEBINAR] Automated Vehicle Pilot Project Risks and Smart Infrastructure

As pilot projects testing self-driving and connected vehicles continue to roll out across the country, new policy, liability and contractual issues arise — in addition to considerations around future "smart" infrastructure...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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[Event] Who's in the Driver's Seat? What the Connected Car Shows Us About the Legal and Regulatory Issues of the Internet of...

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges – launching groundbreaking collaboration among disparate industries and generating insightful data from uncommon sources....more

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