Lerman Senter PLLC

The FCC has proposed new rules to permit issuance of spectrum licenses to companies proposing operations in space other than deployment of traditional satellite space stations, including services such as assembly and… more

FCC, Licenses, Outer Space, Proposed Rules, Public Comment

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Sally Buckman

What the FTC's Click to Cancel Rule Means for Subscription Services

Subscription-based services are a lynchpin of the services industry and the current focus of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” rule. Responding to customer complaints focusing on the difficulty of… more

Automatic Renewals, Cancellation Rights, Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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David Burns

TV "Top Four" Prohibition Struck Down; Other Media Ownership Rules Remain Intact

A federal court has struck down the FCC’s prohibition on common ownership of two “top four” television stations in a single market, marking a significant change in the FCC’s media ownership rules. The Court left other… more

Antitrust Provisions, Broadcasting, Competition, Deregulation, FCC

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Jeffrey Carlisle

Fifth Circuit Reinstates Stay on Ownership Reporting - Deadline Lifted

On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit reinstated a stay of the Corporate Transparency Act’s requirement that businesses must file Beneficial Ownership Information reports. Accordingly, there is at present no obligation to… more

Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Stephen Coran

Fifth Circuit Reinstates Stay on Ownership Reporting - Deadline Lifted

Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Brett Freedson

Supreme Court TCPA Decision Limits FCC Interpretative Powers, Expands District Court Review

The Supreme Court continued its recent trend toward limiting the independence of federal administrative agencies with its decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp. In McLaughlin, the Court held that… more

Administrative Agencies, Appeals, FCC, Government Agencies, Hobbs Act

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Rebecca Jacobs Goldman

"Click to Cancel" Rule Vacated Ahead of July 14th Deadline

Just days before the “Click to Cancel” negative option rule was to go into effect, the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the rule in its entirety. As explained in our previous alert, the rule, which would have gone into… more

Appeals, Automatic Renewals, Compliance, Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Protection Laws

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David Keir

Comments Due April 29, 2024 on FCC's New Rules to Govern In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing

FCC, Licenses, Outer Space, Proposed Rules, Public Comment

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Jeremy Marcus

Potential Federal Court Circuit Split Increases Uncertainty Around FCC's Enforcement Authority

A potential federal court circuit split is developing over the constitutionality of the enforcement authority of federal agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Constitutional Challenges, Enforcement Actions, FCC

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Mark Palchick

FCC Adopts Three-Year Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries

The FCC has adopted a three-year pilot program that will disburse up to $200 million from the Universal Service Fund (USF) to schools and libraries seeking to cover eligible cybersecurity services and equipment. The pilot… more

Applications, Cybersecurity, FCC, Identity Protection Services, Libraries

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F. Scott Pippin

Court Rejects FCC's Reinstatement of Form 395-B Filings

A federal appeals court has invalidated the FCC’s attempt to require broadcasters to file annual reports disclosing the race, ethnicity, and gender of their employees… more

Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Disclosure Requirements, Employment Discrimination, FCC

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David Rines

FCC Proposes Broad Foreign Ownership Certification and Reporting Requirements

The Federal Communications Commission has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing expansive new certification and disclosure requirements regarding foreign adversary ownership or control. The proposed… more

Certifications, Disclosure Requirements, FCC, Foreign Investment, Foreign Ownership

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S. Jenell Trigg

Iowa is the Sixth State to Adopt Comprehensive Data Privacy Law

Iowa has become the sixth state in the country to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law, joining California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah. The “Relating to Consumer Data Protection, Providing Civil Penalties,… more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Enforcement

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