CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Hearing on Calling Card Consumer Protection Bill Today

The House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, will hold a hearing today on the " Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (HR 3993) . The bill would require…

Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Advertising Trends and Consumer Protection

On July 22, 2009, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance held a hearing on advertising trends and consumer protection. David…

New FCC General Counsel and Managing Director Named, Final Senate Confirmation Hearing Scheduled

FCC Chairman Genachowski today announced that Austin Schlick will become the next General Counsel of the FCC and that Steven VanRoekel will be its new Managing Director. Mr. Schlick has previously served at the FCC, at…