FCC Addresses Vicarious-Liability Standards under Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Archis A. Parasharami,Kevin S. Ranlett,Howard W. Waltzman, May 23, 2013
he Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a declaratory ruling regarding the standards for vicarious liability under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227. That law prohibits certain telemarketing practices, such as placing telemarketing calls to phone...

FCC Modernizes Foreign Ownership Review Policies and Procedures for Wireless Telecommunications Licensees; Seeks Comment on Similar Relief for Broadcast Licensees
Angela E. Giancarlo,Donald K. Stockdale,Howard W. Waltzman, May 22, 2013
Over the past eight months, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has issued two decisions that modernize and streamline its foreign investment policies for certain radio licensees, including wireless telecommunications carriers. In addition, the Commission recently initiated a...

Federal Communications Commission Action on Radio Frequency Exposure Limits
Angela Giancarlo,Donald K. Stockdale,Howard W. Waltzman, April 16, 2013
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) recently released an Order, Further Notice of Rulemaking (Further Notice) and Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on radio frequency (RF) exposure limits and policies. The FCC explains that its action is intended to ensure that its rules regarding RF...