FCC Reform Bill Wins Key Committee Vote
Party-line vote moves forward bill that would change FCC processes.
YouTube Provides Modified Terms of Service to State Governments
Agreement addresses concern that YouTube’s standard terms of service violate state laws.
Commerce Department Responds to Concerns over Expansion of Internet Domain Names
Public criticism prompts Commerce Department to address risks associated with domain name expansion.
Google’s New Privacy Policy Provokes New Questions
Members of Congress call for an FTC investigation.
Internet Companies’ Speech Does Not Deserve Special Treatment
It is inconsistent to support Wikipedia’s blackout while protesting the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United.
FCC Mulls Revising Sports Blackout Rules
U.S. broadcast regulator accepts comments on petition to revise rules.
Coast Guard Seeks Partners to Help Stave Off Spectrum Crisis
Public-private research partnerships would explore alternatives to GPS.
FCC Chair Outlines Plan for Closing the Digital Divide
Draft order circulating to Commissioners would aim to increase broadband access in low-income communities.
A Backwards Idea from the FCC
The public should not be required to submit copies of material cited in rulemaking comments.
A Call for a Radical New Communications Policy
The FCC should regulate like antitrust agencies, providing competition-based ex post remedies.
Should the FTC Regulate Privacy on Social Networking Sites?
A recent paper argues that regulation of social networking sites could help protect privacy and reduce litigation.
Senate Fails to Overturn the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
New “open Internet” regulations survive congressional challenge.