FCC
USAC Reports Little Change in Q3 Funding Projections
Consumers’ Research raises renewed legal objections.
First Amendment
FTC Drops NewsGuard Probe After Yearlong Dispute
Case raises questions about federal scrutiny of private content-rating firms
Copyright
Labels Drop Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Optimum After Cox Ruling
The music industry was seeking $2.6 billion from Verizon and $1.6 billion from Optimum.
enforcement
Supreme Court Appears Open to FCC Fine Orders Being Nonbinding
That would preserve the agency's fine powers, but reduce the force of its forfeiture orders.
Expert Opinion
Gary Shapiro: The War on Platforms is a War on Innovation
The author urges Congress to preserve Section 230 and the legal tradition of regulating bad actors rather than the technologies they use–especially AI.
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding
The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.
Internet
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Legal Shield for AI, Internet Providers, Legal Expert Says
Decision reinforces protections for dual-use technologies, with implications for generative AI systems.
Copyright
Supreme Court Vacates Copyright Decision Against Astound Subsidiary
The Fifth Circuit had affirmed a $46 million penalty against Grande Communications.
USF
USF Challengers to Judges: FCC Not Limited by Telecom Act
Lawmakers are working to update the fund’s contribution base.
enforcement
Two Former FCC Chairs Defend Agency’s Fine Powers
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue on April 21.
Copyright
Supreme Court Sides 9-0 With Cox in Copyright Case
‘Mere knowledge that a service will be used to infringe is insufficient to establish the required intent to infringe,’ Justice Clarence Thomas wrote.
USF
Participants to Fifth Circuit: USF is Still Valid
The fund’s opponents are pursuing another lawsuit against the program.
USF
AT&T’s Wisconsin Bell Settles Whistleblower Case for $55 Million
The lawsuit was headed to trial later this year.
enforcement
Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us
The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Make Case Against FCC Forfeiture Process to Supreme Court
Fines are the agency’s main enforcement mechanism.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs, Upending Central Plank of Economic Agenda
Administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities.
