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In a Shift, FCC Shelves Prior Forfeiture Methodology For Failure to Pay Into USF and Other Federal Programs
Today, the Federal Communications Commission released a Policy Statement announcing a “treble damages” methodology to assess forfeitures for failure to make payment to a series of federal programs, a move which the…
FCC’s Proposed Forfeiture of $640,000 against AT&T for License Violations Stemming from Acquisitions Subject to Republican Criticism
A Notice of Apparent Liability issued today by the Federal Communications Commission against AT&T for numerous alleged violations of microwave point-to-point license rules after a lengthy investigation by the…
FCC Extends Waiver of Disabilities Access Requirements for E-Readers By a Year
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an order waiving the disabilities access compliance requirements for a distinct, narrow class of e-readers for an additional year – until January 28, 2016. …
The New and Improved CommLaw Monitor
You may have noticed in the past few days that we’ve changed things a little bit. In addition to updating the layout, we’ve also changed the name from the TelecomLaw Monitor to the CommLaw Monitor. This change…
New Wireless Infrastructure Rules to Take Effect in Phases
The new FCC rules adopted in October 2014 promoting more rapid wireless infrastructure deployments will begin taking effect next month, but not all key provisions will be following the same schedule. In the Report and…