CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Rules Impacting Marketing, Packaging, and Labelling of Consumer Boosters Clear OMB Hurdle

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in the Federal Register that July 7, 2015, is the effective date for new consumer booster marketing and labelling rules adopted in its September 2014…

New FCC Equipment Authorization Rules to Take Effect July 13, 2015

In an earlier blog post, we reported on the Federal Communications Commission's December 30, 2014, decision to expand the role of Telecommunications Certifications Bodies (“TCBs”), requiring them to process all…

FCC Adopts Lifeline Item

Yesterday, the FCC adopted a Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Memorandum Opinion and Order to comprehensively restructure and modernize the Lifeline…

Last Pieces of Wireless Infrastructure Order Take Effect

On Monday, May 18, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the effectiveness as of that same date of the remaining wireless infrastructure rules the agency…

Kelley Drye Attorney Selected to Speak at Upcoming Women in Technology International Summit

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The global wearables market is estimated to grow at a compound annual rate of 35 percent over the next five years, with smartwatches leading the charge. But where is the technology headed, and what will it take for…