CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Trends in Enforcement: Voluntary Disclosure

For years, the FCC's Forfeiture Guidelines have provided a downward adjustment for "good faith or voluntary disclosure." That is, the FCC will lower the penalty it might otherwise assess if the licensee or telecom…

Kelley Drye to Host Regulatory Workshop at COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2014 Convention

On March 19, 2014, Kelley Drye will host a free, half-day workshop, at the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2014 Convention & EXPO in Las Vegas, NV. The workshop is designed to help service providers identify new opportunities as…

FCC Video Competition Proceeding To Address Online Video Distribution

Since 1992, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been required to report to the U.S. Congress on the state of video competition. These reports are not often the most compelling reads available. With the…

Another TCPA Petition Reaches the FCC

Litigation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has exploded over the last few years. During the course of such litigation, parties typically will seek the input of the Federal Communications Commission…

Register Today for Kelley Drye's 5th Annual USF Update Webinar on February 27th

With expenditures of nearly $9 billion annually, the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) approximates the total revenue of the entire National Football League. It is no wonder that USF continues to dominate the…