CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FCC’s January Meeting Agenda Includes Proposed Disclosures for All Broadband Providers

The FCC released its agenda for the next Commission Open Meeting, scheduled for January 27, 2022. The agency will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would require all broadband Internet access…

FCC’s April Open Meeting Focuses on Emergency Services and Wireless Microphones

The FCC Open Meeting, scheduled for April 22, 2021 includes several items of interest. During the April meeting, the third meeting led by Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC will consider seven agenda items…

July FCC Meeting Recap: Wireless Microphones Order on Recon and Further Notice: A Mixed Bag for Manufacturers and Users

On July 13, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) revisited the regulatory framework applicable to wireless microphones in several important ways. The Order on Reconsideration…

Wal-Mart.com USA Consent Decree Reminder of Retailers’ Responsibilities for the Radiofrequency Devices They Sell

A recently adopted Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) and Wal-Mart .com USA leaves no doubt that retailers are advised to be aware of their regulatory responsibilities for the…