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The legal industry and technology are intertwined. Technology presents many legal challenges to companies, lawyers, and legal professionals, due to cybersecurity demands, data breach concerns, and media regulations. The National Law Review features the latest news, litigation, stories, and coverage related to legislation in the industry, and the ever-evolving changes which arise because of how quickly technology changes are occurring today.

Regulations on Communications & Media: Including TCPA, GDPR, and FCC

Media and communications news covered by the National Law Review includes FCC (Federal Communications Commission) enforcement actions, cybercrime and terrorism stories, TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) violations, email communications, social media platforms, and how to properly navigate them in a professional setting, telecommunications laws, and compliance issues and concerns. Staffing changes at the FCC, litigation and regulation changes, including the state of net neutrality, are covered by the legal experts who write for the National Law Review.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

Legislation like the Telephone Consumer Protection and international regulations such as the EU’s  GDPR,  companies must take the time to update their privacy standards and must understand the complexities of this area of law, in order to avoid legal repercussions when engaging with customers in the US and around the world. The National Law Review has legal experts who analyze litigation related to the TCPA as it impacts healthcare, debt collection, and other areas.  Additionally, many facets of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation; including notes on applicability, GDPR company compliance, and definitions of GDPR terminology are analyzed by the legal experts at NLR.

Legal Communication Concerns across Industries

Because the internet and technology change on what seems to be a daily basis, it can be difficult for companies to properly navigate these changes, concepts, and ensure they are complying with legislation in these areas. Some of the concepts businesses must be aware of in terms of cybersecurity and media that the National Law Review covers include domain name registrations, gTLDs (generic top-level domain names), international legislation in data and cybersecurity, HIPAA legislation, and data protection and cybersecurity laws. Additionally, with telemedicine taking a forefront in the field of healthcare, ransomware and data theft occurring daily, and continual security breaches occurring in the US and around the world, like the WannaCry Ransomware incident, companies must take proper measures in safeguarding their networks and servers to protect their clients’ personal information.

We report on these issues, concerns, and news stories regularly. In addition to regulations and legislation in the US, visitors can also read about international provisions and safeguards, including EU Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield, Canadian Anti-Spam laws, and other international protections, to avoid major data and cybersecurity breaches.

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Recent Communications, Media, Internet & Privacy Law News

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Jun
27
2018
Important Policy Outcomes from the Pending CAF II Reverse Auction Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
2
2018
AT&T Consent Decree; FirstNet Audit; Farm Bill; Small Cell Legislation/Model Agreements; CAF II Reverse Auction; ACA Accessibility Waiver; ALERT Act: Telecom Alert, July 2, 2018 Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
8
2024
Telecom Alert: Robocall Spring Cleaning Initiative; NIST Cybersecurity Handbook; 6 GHz Interference Concern; New NEPA Categorical Exclusions [Vol. XXI, Issue 15] Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
21
2021
Telecom Alert: RDOF Support Authorized; Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program Webinar; 911 Fee Diversion Petition for Reconsideration; 3.45 GHz Band Auction Applicants [Vol. XVIII, Issue 38] Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
9
2018
FCC Adopts One-Touch Make-Ready Policy for Pole Attachments Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
5
2016
Telecom Alert: December 5, 2016 - WTB Activity During Transition; Walden Named Chair of House Energy and Commerce; Rivada Sues Over FirstNet Procurement; USAC Reveals Draft of Lifeline National Verifier Plan Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
4
2018
Telecom Alert - CAF II Auction Winners Announced; Spectrum Frontiers Auction Deadline; Marriott Consent Decree for 310(d) Violation; FCC Filing Fees Increase; FCC Tower Workshop; 911 Webinar - Vol. XV, Issue 36 Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
23
2017
Two-for-One Deregulation at the FCC? Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
29
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Supports Broadband Partnerships Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
6
2020
Telecom Alert — 3.5 GHz Band Auction Qualified Bidders; Flexible Financing for Rural America Act; FCC Increases Rural Health Care Funding Cap; House Passes Moving Forward Act — Vol. XVII, Issue 27 Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
17
2017
Government Agencies to be Rated on Cybersecurity Using NIST Framework Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
20
2020
California Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss False Advertising Class Action Involving Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
20
2017
FTC Warns Influencers to be Clear About Endorsements on Social Media Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
27
2018
Supplement Company Settles with FTC Over Diabetes Pill Marketing Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
9
2019
Effect of Partial Government Shutdown on FCC Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
28
2020
FTC Targets Negative Option Schemes in Two Multimillion Dollar Settlements Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
5
2020
Telecom Alert—–911 Location-Accuracy Petition; 3.45-3.55 GHz Auction; Station Discontinuance Rules; Localities and Utilities Request Rehearing of 2018 Pole Attachment and Small Cell Orders—–Vol. XVII, Issue 40 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
17
2023
Telecom Alert: $1 Million Fine for USAC Violations; NG911 Transition NPRM Pleading Cycle; Rip-and-Replace Congressional Report; ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 29] Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
25
2019
Telecom Alert - FCC Proposes Making 900 MHz Band Available for Broadband; 911 Location Accuracy; MD Introduces Small Cell Bill; BD NPRM Deadlines Extended Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
7
2022
Telecom Alert: 2.5 GHz Auction; Petition for VoIP Common Carrier Designation; Broadband Data Collection Specs; IIJA Broadband Webinars; 16K NAL [Vol. XIX, Issue 10] Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
1
2019
Telecom Alert - April Open Meeting; Rural Representatives Send C-Band Letter; TV White Space Rule Changes; Spectrum Horizons Order; CAF II Update; Auction 104 - Vol. XVI, Issue 13 Keller and Heckman LLP
May
22
2017
Telecom Alert: May 22, 2017 - Restoring Internet Freedom NPRM; FirstNet Update; Redl Nominated to Head NTIA; Executive Order Supportive of NIST Cyber Framework Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
29
2019
Telecom Alert - Small Cell Appeals Update; May Open Meeting; Congressional Letter on 5G and RF Health Impacts; 700 MHz Licensee Guidance - Vol. XVI, Issue 17 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
19
2017
Telecom Alert: June 19, 2017 - Pole Attachment/Wireline Infrastructure Proceeding; Wireless Construction Obligations; FirstNet Update; Texas Small Cell Law; NTIA Requests Comment on Cybersecurity Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
25
2022
Telecom Alert: New FCC Filing Fees; USF Transfer of Control Guidance; Environmental Assessments Update; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX Issue 17] Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
9
2020
Telecom Alert—FCC Revises Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Rules; $75,000 Fine for USF Violations; Connected Care Pilot Program; Sprint Fined $200 Million for Lifeline Violations— Vol. XVII, Issue 45 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
23
2017
FTC's Updated COPPA Compliance Plan Confirms Applicability to IoT Products Keller and Heckman LLP
May
2
2022
Telecom Alert: Pole Attachment Rulemaking Pleading Cycle; Spectrum Innovation Act; ECF Third Filing Window; 988 Geolocation Forum [Vol. XIX, Issue 18] Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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