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Accessibility

European Accessibility Act: June 2025 deadline has arrivedBiden Administration Announces Rulemaking to Improve the Accessibility of Online Public Services for Americans with Disabilities

Aerospace & Defense

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2025FCC Allocates New Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

UK Financial Services Regulators’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence in 2026U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026

Autonomous Vehicles

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – 2025 Mid-Year Update

BEREC

Seven Major Changes in the European Commission’s Proposal for an EU Digital Networks Act

Big Data

UK ICO Updates Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Data ProtectionU.S. AI, IoT, CAV, and Privacy & Cybersecurity Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2023

Biometric Information

Texas Enacts AI Consumer Protection LawCalifornia Enacts Digital Replica Laws as Congress Considers Federal Approach

Blockchain Technology

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – 2025 Mid-Year UpdatePatenting for Blockchain and Crypto Tech

Broadband

FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Update Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Part 15 RulesUpdate: Supreme Court Grants Cert in Cases Involving the FCC's Monetary Penalty Authority

Broadcasting & Cable

FCC to Tackle Robust Agenda at February Open MeetingFCC Adopts Revised Foreign Sponsorship Disclosure Requirements

CARES Act

FCC Embarks on New Rural Health Initiatives with CARES Act Funding

Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation publishes final report on “online targeting”

Children's Privacy

Ofcom and ICO Issue Joint Statement on Age AssuranceUK Government Launches Consultation on Children’s Online Experiences, Including New Obligations for AI

CISA

CISA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

Cloud Computing

Data Centers: Emerging Risks and Insurance Coverage ConsiderationsTech Regulation in Africa: Recently Enacted Data Protection Laws

Committee on Standards in Public Life

UK Government’s Advisory Committee Publishes Report on Public Sector Use of AI

Competition Law

Technology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 3: Recommendations for Tech M&A and Strategic TransactionsTechnology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 2: Antitrust/FDI Environment for Tech

Competition Law in Europe

EDPB highlights the importance of cooperation between data protection and competition authoritiesUK’s Competition and Markets Authority Launches Review into AI Foundation Models

Computing

White House, Blackburn Introduce Visions of Comprehensive Federal AI PolicyNew York Governor Signs Frontier AI Safety Legislation

Congress

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026White House, Blackburn Introduce Visions of Comprehensive Federal AI Policy

Consultation

IoT Update: The UK Announces Plans for New Connected Device LawsEDPB Begins Consultation on New Guidelines on Use of the "Performance of a Contract" GDPR Legal Basis by Online Services

Consumer Law

Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI ActState Lawmakers Introduce New Wave of Personalized Algorithmic Pricing Bills

COVID-19

U.S. AI, IoT, and CAV Legislative Update – Second Quarter 2020White House Hosts G7 Science and Technology Ministerial on COVID-19

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Comments Due August 31 on FCC’s Proposal to Step Up Review of Foreign Ownership in Telecom Carriers and Establish Cybersecurity RequirementsFinal Countdown to POPIA Compliance: Five Critical Steps to Take Before July 1st, 2021

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Global CBPR and PRP Certifications Launched: A New International Data Transfer MechanismEU Commission Announces New SCCs for International Transfers to Non-EU Controllers and Processors Subject to the GDPR

Cross-border transactions

Robotics Spotlight: National Security Considerations in Foreign Investment and M&A Involving RoboticsStrategic Technology Transactions in Europe – Considerations for U.S. and Global Companies

Cryptocurrecy

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2025

Cybersecurity

FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Update Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Part 15 RulesFCC Opens Application Window for New Cyber Trust Mark Program Lead Administrator

Data

Data Centers: Emerging Risks and Insurance Coverage ConsiderationsState Legislatures Advance Surveillance Pricing Regulations

Data Privacy

Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI ActState Lawmakers Introduce New Wave of Personalized Algorithmic Pricing Bills

Digital

Quantum Computing: Overview of Drafting Considerations for Quantum-as-a-Service AgreementsCalifornia Enacts Digital Replica Laws as Congress Considers Federal Approach

Digital Health

Quantum Computing: Developments in the UK and USQuantum Computing: Action in the EU and Potential Impacts

Digital Single Market

The UK’s New Digital Markets Regime: Some Key TakeawaysOverview of the UK’s New Digital Markets Regime

Domain Names

Covington's Net Neutrality and Zero-Rating WebinarThe Geography of Online Infringement: Study Names Sweden as Hotspot for Infringement

Emerging Technologies

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI Act

Employment

Washington State AI Task Force Releases AI Policy Recommendations for 2026Navigating California’s New and Emerging AI Employment Regulations

Entertainment

UK Government Launches Consultation on Children’s Online Experiences, Including New Obligations for AIThe European Commission calls for evidence ahead of its 2026 evaluation and review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

Ethics

NIST Releases New Artificial Intelligence Risk Management FrameworkAI Update: The Council of Europe Publishes Feasibility Study on Developing a Legal Instrument for Ethical AI

European Commission

European Commission Issues Guidelines on Article 18 of the European Media Freedom ActSeven Major Changes in the European Commission’s Proposal for an EU Digital Networks Act

European Data Protection Board

EDPB highlights the importance of cooperation between data protection and competition authoritiesEDPB adopts draft guidelines on requirements when responding to requests from non-EU public authorities

European Electronic Communications Code

IoT Update: Council of the European Union adopts the European Electronic Communications Code and BEREC Regulation

European Union

CJEU Advocate-General indicates that communications network operators can lawfully be required to remove Chinese components, and that compensation is not requiredEuropean Parliament Proposes Changes to Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI

FCC

FCC Poised to Adopt Proposal Modernizing Spectrum Sharing to Promote Satellite BroadbandFCC Adds Routers Produced in a Foreign Country to its Covered List

Financial Services

UK Financial Services Regulators’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence in 2026Quantum Computing: Quantum Applications in Finance

First Amendment

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State AI LawsWhite House Drafts Executive Order to Preempt State AI Laws

Foreign investment law

FCC Proposes Changes to Foreign Ownership Rules and Related Filings ProcessesFlurry of Trump Administration Executive Orders Shakes Up Tech Policy, Creates Industry Opportunities

Frontier Models

White House, Blackburn Introduce Visions of Comprehensive Federal AI PolicyNew York Governor Signs Frontier AI Safety Legislation

FTC

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State AI Laws

Gambling

Pennsylvania Court Finds Promotion Program During Presidential Campaign Not a Lottery

General Data Protection Regulation

Comments Due August 31 on FCC’s Proposal to Step Up Review of Foreign Ownership in Telecom Carriers and Establish Cybersecurity RequirementsEuropean Commission Adopts Adequacy Decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Germany

EU rules on platform work ("crowdwork directive") – who is an employee?

Innovation

White House, Blackburn Introduce Visions of Comprehensive Federal AI PolicyFCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Update Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Part 15 Rules

Intellectual Property

White House, Blackburn Introduce Visions of Comprehensive Federal AI PolicyEuropean Parliament Proposes Changes to Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI

Internet of Things (IoT)

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026FCC Opens Application Window for New Cyber Trust Mark Program Lead Administrator

Joint Undertaking

AI Update: Europe Officially Joins the Race for the Next Generation of Supercomputers

Life Sciences

Quantum Computing: Action in the EU and Potential ImpactsU.S. AI, IoT, CAV, and Privacy & Cybersecurity Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2023

Life Sciences & Digital Health

Quantum Computing and its Impact on the Life Science IndustryPolitical Agreement on European Health Data Space

Litigation

Update: Supreme Court Grants Cert in Cases Involving the FCC's Monetary Penalty AuthorityFCC Privacy Enforcement May Face More Constitutional Scrutiny: Supreme Court Review of FCC CPNI Fines Sought Amid Circuit Split

Lottery

Pennsylvania Court Finds Promotion Program During Presidential Campaign Not a Lottery

M&A

Technology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 3: Recommendations for Tech M&A and Strategic TransactionsTechnology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 2: Antitrust/FDI Environment for Tech

Media

FCC Opens Inquiry into Sports Broadcasting Practices and Marketplace DevelopmentsThe European Commission calls for evidence ahead of its 2026 evaluation and review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

Metaverse

European Commission Publishes New Strategy on Virtual WorldsArtificial Intelligence and Algorithms in the Next Congress

National Institute of Standards and Technology

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Washington State AI Task Force Releases AI Policy Recommendations for 2026

National Security

CJEU Advocate-General indicates that communications network operators can lawfully be required to remove Chinese components, and that compensation is not requiredFCC “Covered List” Updated to Include Certain Drones and Related Components, Subject to an Exception

Net Neutrality

Sixth Circuit Strikes Down FCC Net Neutrality RulesIndustry Groups and FCC File Briefs in Net Neutrality Case Following Loper Bright

NHS

UK Government’s Advisory Committee Publishes Report on Public Sector Use of AI

NIST

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Washington State AI Task Force Releases AI Policy Recommendations for 2026

NSF

FCC and NSF Announce Workshop on Artificial Intelligence

Online Safety

Ofcom and ICO Issue Joint Statement on Age AssuranceUK Government Launches Consultation on Children’s Online Experiences, Including New Obligations for AI

Online Targeting

ICO announces its online tracking strategy for 2025Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation publishes final report on “online targeting”

Patent Counseling and Prosecution

Looming Shutdown Elevates Congressional Review Act Threat for New RegulationsPatenting for Blockchain and Crypto Tech

Patents

Commerce Department and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Exploring a Patent Tax and Patent Fee ChangesPatenting for Blockchain and Crypto Tech

Political

FCC Issues Guidance Focused on Candidate Appearances on Talk ShowsFCC Proposes Labeling and Disclosure Rules for AI-Generated Content in Political Ads

Privacy & Data Security

ICO Shares Early Views on Agentic AI & Data ProtectionCovington Tech Briefing Spotlight: Impact of Latest Policy Developments on the Tech Industry

Public Sector

NTIA Seeks Public Comment on the Development of a National Spectrum Strategy and Spectrum-Sharing “Pipeline”Google Knowledge Panels Challenged In Germany

Quantum

Quantum Computing: Quantum Applications in FinanceEuropean Commission launches a call for evidence on the impact assessment for the forthcoming EU Quantum Act

Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing: Quantum Applications in FinanceEuropean Commission launches a call for evidence on the impact assessment for the forthcoming EU Quantum Act

Quantum Technologies

Quantum Computing: Quantum Applications in FinanceQuantum-as-a-Service: Practical Considerations for Drafting and Negotiating Agreements

Report

California Frontier AI Working Group Issues Final Report on Frontier Model RegulationNTIA Seeks Comment on Competition in the Mobile App Marketplace

Robocalls

FCC Seeking Comment on Issues Related to Caller ID and TCPA ComplianceFCC to Tackle Robust Agenda at February Open Meeting

Robotics

FCC “Covered List” Updated to Include Certain Drones and Related Components, Subject to an ExceptionTrump Administration Issues AI Action Plan and Series of AI Executive Orders

Russia-Ukraine

Ukraine Crisis:  Changing M&A Transactions for Technology Companies

Satellite

FCC Launches ‘Space Month’ AgendaFCC Releases Draft Report & Order Streamlining Satellite Licensing Processes

Social Media

Likely Trends in U.S. Tech and Media Regulation Under the New Trump AdministrationCalifornia Passes Law to Protect Minors from “Addictive Feeds”

Space

FCC Proposes New Framework for Spectrum Use in Emerging Space MissionsFCC Proposes Overhaul of Upper Microwave Spectrum Rules

Spectrum & Mobile

FCC Poised to Adopt Proposal Modernizing Spectrum Sharing to Promote Satellite BroadbandFCC Proposes New Framework for Spectrum Use in Emerging Space Missions

Sports

FCC Opens Inquiry into Sports Broadcasting Practices and Marketplace DevelopmentsBills to Regulate Sports Betting Introduced in Senate and House

Standards

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026California Frontier AI Working Group Issues Final Report on Frontier Model Regulation

Supercomputers

NTIA Seeks Public Comment on the Development of a National Spectrum Strategy and Spectrum-Sharing “Pipeline”FCC Seeks Input on Impact of Global Semiconductor Shortage

Sustainability

Responsibly Audited AI and the ESG/AI Nexus

TCPA

Fifth Circuit Effectively Nullifies FCC “Prior Express Written Consent” Requirement, But Reach of Decision is LimitedFCC Seeking Comment on Issues Related to Caller ID and TCPA Compliance

tech transactions

FCC Bans “Untrustworthy Communications Equipment” from the U.S. Market; Measure Could Have Broader Implications for All Device ManufacturersUkraine Crisis:  Changing M&A Transactions for Technology Companies

Technology

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI Act

Telecommunications

CJEU Advocate-General indicates that communications network operators can lawfully be required to remove Chinese components, and that compensation is not requiredFCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Update Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Part 15 Rules

Telehealth

FCC Embarks on New Rural Health Initiatives with CARES Act Funding

Telemarketing

Fifth Circuit Effectively Nullifies FCC “Prior Express Written Consent” Requirement, But Reach of Decision is LimitedSecond Circuit: a Device that Dials from a Stored List Is Not an “ATDS” under the TCPA

Trade

FCC “Covered List” Updated to Include Certain Drones and Related Components, Subject to an ExceptionCommerce Department Solicits Feedback on AI Exports Program

Trademarks

How You Can Utilize the USPTO’s Berkheimer Memorandum During Application Drafting, Prosecution and AppealU.S. Patent and Trademark Office Releases Memorandum on Recent Subject Matter Eligibility Decisions

Transactions

Technology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 3: Recommendations for Tech M&A and Strategic TransactionsTechnology Industry Trends and M&A Outlook in the EU and UK, Part 2: Antitrust/FDI Environment for Tech

U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy

CISA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident ReportingDepartment of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule to Regulate Infrastructure-as-a-Service Providers and Resellers

UK Government

Ofcom and ICO Issue Joint Statement on Age AssuranceUK Government Launches Consultation on Children’s Online Experiences, Including New Obligations for AI

Uncategorized

European Commission publishes its plan to enable more effective law enforcement access to dataFebruary 2025 AI Developments Under the Trump Administration

United Kingdom

UK Financial Services Regulators’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence in 2026UK Government Launches Consultation on Children’s Online Experiences, Including New Obligations for AI

Universal Service Fund

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of the Universal Service FundFifth Circuit Holds Federal Universal Service Fund Program Unconstitutional, Creates Circuit Split

US Government

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI Act

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