Satellite
Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
Expert Opinion
Nathan Leamer: Future of Regulatory Regime in Balance
Regardless of which party wins in November, the Loper Bright legal change will have lasting effects.
Sixth Circuit
FCC Urged to Drop Bulk Billing Ban Proposal
Citing two recent court rulings, broadband advocates argued the FCC lacked authority to enforce the proposed rule.
Chevron Doctrine
McConnell: Demise of Chevron Doctrine His ‘Most Consequential’ Achievement
Chevron required judges to defer to agencies like the FCC in interpreting ambiguous laws.
Chevron Doctrine
Former Pai Aide: USF ‘Top Issue’ Post-Election
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.
Broadband's Impact
Rosenworcel: Supreme Court Took Away FCC's 'Thumb on the Scale'
Court made it 'challenging for a lot of different regulatory actors.'
DC Circuit
Kavanaugh Calls Loper Bright a 'Course Correction'
Justice says the Chevron Doctrine distorted separation of powers.
Eighth Circuit
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Regulation
Chair Khan Says FTC Monitoring Post-Chevron Legal Climate
Congress likely needs to be 'very explicit in its delegation to agencies,' Khan said.
FCC
Rosenworcel Confident FCC Rules Will Survive in Court
GOP lawmakers sought answers from the FCC in the wake of the Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling.
Chevron Doctrine
Senate Republicans, Democrats Split over Chevron Doctrine
'After years of confusion and uncertainty, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron, restoring integrity, transparency, and constitutional adherence to the federal judiciary,' Crapo said.
Chevron Doctrine
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Restore Chevron Doctrine
'The Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron undermines our government’s ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers,' said Sen. Warren.
Sixth Circuit
ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
'The FCC’s decision to treat the $150 billion broadband industry as a public utility is a question of vast economic and political significance," the ISPs said.
Communications Act.
FCC: Supreme Court Precedents Protect Net Neutrality Rules
'It is solely the Supreme Court’s prerogative to reconsider or overrule its own precedents,' FCC says.
Chevron Doctrine
House GOP Leaders Plan to Put Pressure on Communications Regulators, Post-Chevron
Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.
FCC
FCC Approves E-Rate for Wi-Fi Hotspots
Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.
