CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

House Approves Resolution to Disapprove Net Neutrality Order

In a move that has more symbolic than practical effect, on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution of disapproval of the FCC's December 21, 2010 Net Neutrality Order. The Resolution was approved…

FCC Rules VoIP Provider May Not Collect Access Charges

With the continued uncertainty regarding the classification of VoIP service and the application of intercarrier compensation to VoIP, litigation over VoIP charges is extensive. In the latest case to reach a decision,…

FCC Announces Shut Down Plan

With only hours (as of this writing) before a likely government shutdown over the budget, the FCC finally released its shutdown plan. UPDATE 4/9/11: Congress reached a resolution of the FY 2011 budget battle late…

Kelley Drye Adds LA Office, Entertainment and Media Capabilities

We are pleased to announce that Kelley Drye is expanding its national presence by merging with White O'Connor Fink & Brenner LLP, a highly respected Los Angeles litigation firm best known for its success in complex…

Court Dismisses Verizon Net Neutrality Appeal -- For Now

Back in January, we posted on Verizon's attempt to appeal the FCC's Net Neutrality order . Verizon presented a controversial claim that the order was a "licensing" decision which limited review to the U.S. Court of…