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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Sep
6
2018
AI Update: Equal Justice Under Bots—Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2016
DoD Finalizes Rule on Policies for Cyber Incident Reporting Covington & Burling LLP
May
8
2014
FDA Advertising and Promotion Enforcement Activities in March 2014 - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
21
2016
Department of Health and Human Services Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Cloud Providers Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
31
2016
NHTSA Releases Proposed Cybersecurity Guidance for Automotive Industry and Solicits Public Comment Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
1
2018
IoT Update: FCC Efforts to Encourage 5G Infrastructure Investment Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2016
CFPB Proposed Confidentiality Rule Revisions Prompt Comments and Criticism Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
5
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – October 5, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
6
2014
Senate Subcommittee Examines "Stalking Apps" Bill Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
23
2016
Insurance Coverage Issues for Cyber-Physical Risks Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
9
2018
Wyden Releases Draft Privacy Bill Increasing FTC Authority, Providing for Civil Fines and Criminal Penalties Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
31
2014
FTC Commissioner Argues for Balanced Approach to Unfairness Complaint Cases Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
30
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – November 30, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
10
2017
FTC Enforcement Action Signals Possible Changes Coming In Unfairness Doctrine Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
12
2014
D.C. Circuit Dismisses False Claims Act (FCA) Suit & Provides Guidance for Contractor Reliance on Supplier Certifications Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
17
2014
Global App Review Finds 85% of Apps Have Privacy Shortcomings Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
19
2014
FTC Public Workshop On Big-Data Discrimination: Assessing the Current Environment Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
2
2014
Opportunities Following U.S.-Africa Summit Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
11
2017
German Ministry for Economy Publishes White Paper on Digital Platforms Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
3
2014
Facebook Makes Strides in Africa by Enabling the Market and then Tailoring to It Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
26
2017
Advocacy Groups Urge FCC to End Data Retention Mandate Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
6
2015
AT&T Challenges FTC Jurisdiction Over Non-Common Carrier Activities of Common Carriers Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
9
2015
Florida Court Rules that Social Media Photographs are Not Protected From Civil Discovery Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
13
2015
CMS Submits Proposed Rule on Stage 3 Meaningful Use to OMB Covington & Burling LLP
May
23
2017
New Republican Privacy Bill Would Expand Scope of “Sensitive” Data: BROWSER Act Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
15
2015
Analysis of President Obama’s Information Sharing Legislation Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
4
2015
Data Breach Notification Bills Introduced in House and Senate Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
28
2017
U.S.-China Relations: Good Start but Difficult Challenges Ahead Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
5
2017
EU Article 29 Working Party Releases Extensive GDPR Guidance on Data Processing at Work Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
29
2015
UN Appoints Special Expert to Monitor Privacy Issues Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2015
Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court To Leave Spokeo Ruling In Place re: Privacy Class Action Litigation Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
22
2015
Article 29 Working Party Clarifies ‘Health Data” in the Wellbeing App Context Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
20
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – October 20, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
11
2015
Carriers Agree to $3.5 Million FCC Fine For Alleged Privacy Violations Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
22
2017
FCC Poised to Release Draft Order on Net Neutrality Overhaul Covington & Burling LLP
 

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