Communications, Media & Internet

With the constantly changing media and digital environment, the National Law Review has the most up to date information on legislation, regulations and litigation in the field and how those regulations impact other areas of law.   Our analysis includes an examination of privacy and cybersecurity issues abroad and spans many industries.

The National Law Review is your resource for up to date legal analysis on communications, media, and internet law as it unfolds. From compliance with disability-laws and providing employees with reasonable accommodations and workplace equipment, to creating a more uniform data-policy, and continually training employees on these policies, readers will learn the latest in the world of security, data, breaches, and online communications as they unfold.  Our legal analysis covers regulations from the Federal Trade Commission regarding advertisement regulations as well as settlements with the agency, and changes in the agency’s leadership. The latest updates from the Federal Communications Commission are reported and analyze; including various steps taken to revoke net neutrality and agency leadership. Additionally, litigation related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other consumer privacy concerns are covered and analyzed by expert attorneys.  

A major issue impacting legal compliance for countries in a variety of industries is the General Data Protection Regulation coming out of the European Union.  These regulations require significant accommodation by companies in a variety of industries, and the National Law Review has up to the date legal analysis of what companies need to do in order to comply with the changes.

The EU Privacy Shield Framework, Canadian anti-spam laws, reform in the healthcare industry, and how companies share information internally and externally, are just a few of the topics readers will find to be covered on The National Law Review.  Expert analysis and advice on good cybersecurity practices for businesses is available, with specific emphasis on cloud security and data storage.

With regulations and technology changing quickly, understanding the legal landscape around communications is essential.  The National Law Review is a great resource to help readers understand the issues.

For hourly updates on the latest news about data privacy law, cybersecurity, and other telecommunications legal issues, be sure to follow our Privacy & Security Law Twitter feed, and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

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Aug
30
2016
Ninth Circuit Dismisses FTC’s Throttling Suit Against AT&T Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
24
2018
European Commission – Annual Activity Report – DG Competition 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
May
16
2014
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Fines Company $2.9 Million for Political Robocalls to Cell Phones Covington & Burling LLP
May
24
2014
California Federal Court Dismisses CFAA, ECPA, and Other Claims in Privacy Class Action Opperman v. Path - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
18
2016
LinkedIn Blocked in Russia Following Breach of Data Localization Laws Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2017
European Commission Unveils Data Economy Package: E-Privacy Regulation Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
1
2018
Senate Examines Potential for Federal Data Privacy Legislation Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
15
2014
California Federal Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Yahoo’s Motion to Dismiss ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Claims Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
19
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – October 19, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
24
2018
China Releases New Regulation on Cybersecurity Inspection Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
2
2014
Summary of FDA Advertising and Promotion Enforcement Activities – September 2, 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2018
NIST Begins Developing a Voluntary Online Privacy Framework Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
14
2014
Cleared Intelligence Contractors Readying for New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
17
2014
Is it Time for a Fashionable Smartwatch? Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
24
2017
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Highlights Concerns Regarding Cybersecurity Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
30
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – April 28, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
11
2014
STELAR (STELA Reauthorization) Enacted re: Copyright License for Satellite Carriage of Signals Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
16
2014
Competition in Digital Markets: Head of the CMA Urges to Separate the Signal from the Noise - UK Competition and Markets Authority Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
31
2014
FCC Extends Deadline for Compliance with Television Closed Captioning Quality Rules Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
20
2015
The Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC): Big Data & Surveilance Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
1
2015
Draft 21st Century CURES Bill Includes Telehealth Provisions Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
4
2015
CMS Announces Intent to Propose Changes to EHR (Electronic Health Records) Incentive Programs Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
11
2015
FTC Says Common Carrier Exemption to Section 5 Jurisdiction is Activity-Based, Not Status-Based Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
16
2015
White House Releases Drone Privacy Memorandum Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
30
2015
CJEU Hears Oral Arguments in Pivotal EU-U.S. Safe Harbor Case--Court of Justice for European Union Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
2
2015
The EU General Data Protection Regulation – Council is Moving Forward in Great Strides Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
20
2017
Senate, House, and FTC Seek to Steer the Course of Self-Driving Vehicles Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
23
2015
FDA Regulation of mHealth Updates Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
23
2017
FTC Announces “Stick With Security” Initiative Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2017
California Bill Poised to Change Regime Governing the Internet of Things Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
8
2017
Summary of Recently Introduced “Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017” Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
2
2015
HHS Updates Health Data Privacy and Security Guide Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
23
2017
Central Bank of Kenya Issues Guidance Note on Cybersecurity Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
24
2015
Highlights of the Canada Digital Privacy Act 2015 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
12
2017
Federal Reserve Updates Strategies and Tactics for Promoting Payment System Improvements Covington & Burling LLP
 

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