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.

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Sep
1
2016
DOD Final Rule Addresses Source Requirements and Cost Recovery for Use of Counterfeit Electronic Parts Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
7
2016
EU Policy Update, October 2016: Brexit and the EU’s Response; Communication and Media Policies; Energy and Climate Change Policies; Trade Policy and Sanctions Covington & Burling LLP
May
22
2014
California Attorney General Releases Online Tracking Disclosure Guidelines Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
5
2014
A Public Advocate for Privacy Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2017
Contracting by Tweet: What Impact Can the New Administration Have on Existing Contracts and Future Awards? Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
22
2018
AI Update: Europe Officially Joins the Race for the Next Generation of Supercomputers Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
14
2018
The CNIL Publishes Report On Blockchain and the GDPR Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
5
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – March 3, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
8
2017
House Democrats Propose Three Bills that Would Bolster FCC Influence over Cybersecurity Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
6
2018
Significant FDA Digital Health Policy Development for Prescription Drug Sponsors Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
20
2017
UK Company Fined For Buying And Selling Non-Compliant Marketing Databases Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
19
2014
Article 29 Working Party of European Privacy Regulators Meets To Discuss The Right To Be Forgotten Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
1
2014
Asics’ German Online Distribution Structure may Land in a Different Place to Adidas Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
13
2017
Irish Data Protection Commissioner Releases 2016 Annual Report Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
5
2014
Criminal Defendant Required to Provide Smartphone Fingerprint, but Not Passcode Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
26
2014
A Pyrrhic Victory? The Impact of Today’s District Court Decision on Electioneering Communications (Van Hollen v. FEC) Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
2
2014
English High Court: ISPs Ordered to Block Websites Infringing Trademarks Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
16
2014
Canada’s Highest Court Rules That Police Can Search Cell Phone Contents After Arrest Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
23
2014
FCC Seeks Comment on Requiring Video Programmers to File Contact Information, Closed Captioning Certifications Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
17
2015
New York Attorney General Unveils Data Breach Proposal Covington & Burling LLP
May
31
2017
New Proposed Standard Sheds Light on Cross-Border Security Assessment in China Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
17
2015
Top 10 U.S. Privacy Developments of 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
10
2017
EU Policy Update, June 2017: Elections in Europe, Brexit, and a Presidential Visit; Tech and Digital Single Market Policies; Communication and Media Policies; Energy and Environment Policies Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2015
FTC and Wyndham Present Arguments on Whether FTC has Declared Unreasonable Cybersecurity Practices Unfair Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
4
2017
What is a Robot under EU Law? Covington & Burling LLP
May
5
2015
FCC’s Broadband Consumer Privacy Public Workshop Covington & Burling LLP
May
12
2015
Draft House Cures Legislation Would Amend Federal Privacy Laws (Third Post in a Series) Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
30
2017
Recent Cases on E-Mail “Spoofing” Coverage Highlight the Impact of Specific Crime Policy Wordings Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
11
2017
FTC Reaches Settlement with Influencers; Issues Updated Guidance Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
6
2015
Court Dismisses Text-Message TCPA Suit Against AOL, Finding Instant Messaging Service Does Not Constitute an ATDS Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
18
2017
GDPR Contracts and Liabilities Between Controllers and Processors Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
25
2015
EU General Data Protection Regulation – First day of ‘trilogue’ discussions Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
10
2015
D.C. Circuit Creates Circuit Split Regarding Jurisdictional Nature of the False Claims Act’s First-to-File Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
30
2015
Fiat-Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles In Response to Security Vulnerability Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
5
2017
NIST Releases New Draft Publication Designed to Assist Contractors In Assessing Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Covington & Burling LLP
 

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