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FCC Delays Revoke All Consent Rule For Robocalls And Text Messages Until 2027

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has further extended the effective date of the Revoke All consent rule from April 11, 2026 to January 31, 2027...

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

State Regulation Of Data Centers: Emerging Trends And Potential Legal Complexities

Data centers are proliferating across the United States—and across the legislative and regulatory agendas of state and local governments. In 2025, there were more than 200 bills introduced across all 50 states aimed...

United States Media & IT

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WilmerHale

Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Advisory Targets MVNO Robocall Compliance Obligations

On February 20, 2026, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau released Enforcement Advisory No. 2026-02 (DA 26-174), underscoring that Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)...

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

MVNOs Must File Or Recertify In The FCC's Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) By March 1, 2026

On February 20, 2026, the FCC released an Enforcement Advisory reminding Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) of their obligation to file in the FCC's Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).

United States Media & IT

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Georgia TCPA Text Message Case Dismissed!

United States Media & IT

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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

FCC Adopts Expansive New Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements In Latest Order

United States Media & IT

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC's Rapid Broadband Assessment Team Issues Landmark Pole Attachment Ruling Benefiting Broadband Deployment

United States Media & IT

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Mintz

FCC Adopts Certification Obligations For I-VoIP Providers Who Directly Obtained NANP Numbers Before August 8, 2024; Seeks Comment On Further Numbering Reforms By March 16; Reply Comments Are Due April 13

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

California Attorney General Secures Record CCPA Settlement: Cross-Device Opt-Outs Now A System-Level Obligation

United States Privacy

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Lowenstein Sandler

The FCC Adopted Two New Orders That Update Foreign Investment Oversight Rules

United States Government

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

European Commission Publishes Proposal For A Regulation For The Digital Networks Act

European Union Media & IT

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Jones Day

Why Mobile May Need More Spectrum Notwithstanding The Decline In Data Traffic Growth

United States Media & IT

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NERA

Senate Advances SAT Streamlining Act As FCC Continues Its Space Modernization Efforts

United States Media & IT

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Emerging Federal AI Strategy: FTC Sets Aside Rytr Consent Order; And Uncertainty Looms With BEAD Funding And State AI Laws — AI: The Washington Report

United States Technology

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Mintz

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

United States Litigation

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JAMS

SECURE 2.0: Key Provisions And Tax Planning Implications For American Retirees

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

TPS Is Back-ish For Honduras, Nepal And Nicaragua: I-9s In Limbo

Worldwide Immigration

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Federal Government Continues Anti-Fraud Enforcement In The Sports Industry And Signals Desire To Work Cooperatively With Organizations Under Investigation

United States Criminal

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Steptoe LLP

What Europe's Renewable Energy Struggles Can Teach U.S. Regulators About Dispute System Design

United States Litigation

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JAMS

California Attorney General Settles CCPA Enforcement Action Against Disney Over Opt-Out Failures On Streaming

On February 11, 2026, the California Attorney General simultaneously filed and settled an enforcement action against Disney DTC...

United States Privacy

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Roth Jackson

FCC Download: Monthly Updates - February 2026

Welcome to our monthly update on significant FCC actions and filing deadlines.

United States Media & IT

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 135: Key Developments In TCPA Class Actions (Video)

Duane Morris Takeaway: This week's episode features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Jennifer Riley and associates Ryan Garippo and Elizabeth Underwood with their discussion of the key trends and developments analyzed in the 2026 edition of the TCPA Class Action Review.

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

FCC Sides With Broadband Provider In Pole Replacement Cost Dispute

On February 5, 2026, in its first decision under the new accelerated docket for pole attachment disputes...

United States Media & IT

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC Imposes Broad 'Foreign Adversary Control' Reporting Requirements

Worldwide Media & IT

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Perkins Coie LLP

FCC Urges Communications Providers To Strengthen Ransomware Defenses

United States Technology

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Mayer Brown

FCC Bans Import Of Foreign Drones And Critical Components

United States Transport

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

FCC Adopts New Foreign Adversary Attestation And Disclosure Rules Impacting Satellite Operators And Submarine Cable Landing Licensees

Worldwide Government

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

FCC Robocall Proceeding: New Coalition Of Consumer-Focused Providers Calls For Balanced, Privacy-Protective Rules

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

FCC Round-Up For January 2026

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

Michigan Mini-TCPA Update

United States Consumer

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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

CT Scores Consumer Protection Wins In Cox-Charter Merger Settlement

United States Consumer

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Cozen O'Connor

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda For February 2026 Meeting

United States Media & IT

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Business Review January 2026

United States Transport

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Milbank LLP

Michigan Mini-TCPA Update

Readers may recall a piece late last year in which we discussed proposed sweeping changes to Michigan's mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") law.

United States Consumer

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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

CT Scores Consumer Protection Wins In Cox-Charter Merger Settlement

Connecticut AG William Tong and the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel entered into a proposed settlement with Charter, Cox Communications...

United States Consumer

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Cozen O'Connor

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda For February 2026 Meeting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced that it will hold its February Open Meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

United States Media & IT

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Business Review January 2026

January 15 – Earth observation start-up Hydrosat Inc. raised $60m in a Series B funding round led by Hartree Partners L.P., Subutai Capital Partners and S4E Capital Ltd., with participation from the Luxembourg Future Fund, OTB Ventures and others.

United States Transport

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Milbank LLP

Congress Reauthorizes CISA 2015 Through September – But Then What?

United States Technology

WR

Wiley Rein

Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 11 – Update – Texas Mini-TCPA Registration Requirements (Video)

Episode 11 is now live. In a previous episode, we discussed the Texas amendments to its mini-TCPA statute that went into effect in 2025. This episode provides an update related to the registration requirements...

United States Media & IT

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Duane Morris Secures Initial Determination Victory For Kangxi Communication In Landmark U.S. ITC Section 337 Investigation

On January 23, 2026 (EST), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an Initial Determination in Inv. No. 337-TA-1413, ruling that the Respondent Kangxi Communication Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd...

United States International

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Duane Morris LLP

FCC Announces A 'Waiver Of Prohibitions' On Certain Permissive Changes To Covered UAS And UAS Critical Components

The FCC's OET announced a limited waiver of certain prohibitions on permissive changes to Covered UAS and UAS critical components.

United States Media & IT

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Establishes Broadly Applicable Ownership Reporting And Information Collection Regime Targeting "Foreign Adversary" Interests

On January 29, 2026, the FCC adopted a Report and Order designed to enhance the Commission's ability to "assess and respond to emerging threats from foreign adversaries" by categorizing entities holding FCC licenses and authorizations …

United States Media & IT

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Wiley Rein

FCC Reforms Foreign Ownership Rules And Filing Processes For Petitions For Declaratory Ruling

United States Media & IT

WR

Wiley Rein

Wireless Roundup (February 2026)

United States Media & IT

WR

Wiley Rein

The 2026 CPNI Annual Certification Due – Ensure Compliance To Avoid FCC Penalties

United States Media & IT

RJ

Roth Jackson

California Attorney General Continues Aggressive CCPA Enforcement Against Sling TV

United States Privacy

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Virginia Legislature Emphasizes Its "Little" TCPA Applies To Texts

United States Privacy

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

App Store Accountability Acts: What You Need To Know

United States Media & IT

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McDermott Will & Schulte

FDIC Adopts New Signage Final Rule

United States Media & IT

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Ballard Spahr LLP

FCC's New Strict Robocall Rules Effective Feb. 5; First Annual Robocall Mitigation Database Recertifications Due March 1, 2026: Steep Fines For Noncompliance

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

Recent Updates To U.S. Export Control Regulations Further Ease UAV Restrictions For U.S. Exporters

Worldwide International

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Cozen O'Connor

New York Enacts Legislation To Enforce "Pole Attachment Safety And Quality"

United States Media & IT

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Davis Wright Tremaine

FCC Equal Opportunities Rule May Apply To Talk Shows, Media Bureau Says In Guidance To Broadcasters

United States Media & IT

WR

Wiley Rein

Countdown To Data Privacy Day 2026: Understanding The California Invasion Of Privacy Act (CIPA): What Businesses Need To Know

United States Privacy

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

How Can US–Japan Digital Media Deals Structure IP, Licensing, And Compliance? (Video)

United States Media & IT

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Gamma Law

States Push New Caller ID And STIR/SHAKEN Mandates: Why The FCC Should Preempt A Fragmented State Patchwork And Why Small Voice Service Providers Must Engage By February 3

United States Media & IT

RJ

Roth Jackson

FCC Announces Wide-Ranging New Controls On Drones And Drone Components

United States Media & IT

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K&L Gates LLP

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How Can US–Japan Digital Media Deals Structure IP, Licensing, And Compliance? (Video)

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Gamma Law

Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 4 – Telephone Consumer Protection Act (Video)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FCC June 2025 Open Meeting Recap (Podcast)

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

TMT With Mike O'Rielly - Episode 21: International Communications Procedures And Policies (Video)

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Wiley Rein

The Resilience To Make It Happen – Lessons In Digital Transformation From T-Mobile's Rob Roy (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

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