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Patenting for Blockchain and Crypto Tech Broadband House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Oversight Plan for Technology and Communications RegulationsSixth Circuit Strikes Down FCC Net Neutrality Rules 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 ICO sets outs 2024-2025 priorities to protect children onlineUK and Australia Agree Enhanced Cross-Border Cooperation in Online Safety and Security CISA CISA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Cloud Computing Tech Regulation in Africa: Recently Enacted Data Protection LawsStrategic Technology Transactions in Europe – Considerations for U.S. and Global Companies Committee on Standards in Public Life UK Government’s Advisory Committee Publishes Report on Public Sector Use of AI Competition Law EDPB highlights the importance of cooperation between data protection and competition authoritiesThe UK’s New Digital Markets Regime: Some Key Takeaways 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 Quantum Computing: Action in the EU and Potential ImpactsU.S. AI, IoT, CAV, and Privacy Legislative Update – Fourth Quarter 2022 Congress January 2025 AI Developments – Transitioning to the Trump AdministrationWhat Commerce Secretary Nominee Howard Lutnick’s Confirmation Hearing Tells Us about Technology Policy in the Trump Administration 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 UK Opt-Out Class Actions for Non-Competition Claims back on Parliamentary AgendaFTC Announces Informal Hearing on Proposed Rule Regarding Testimonials and Reviews 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 EU Commission Announces New SCCs for International Transfers to Non-EU Controllers and Processors Subject to the GDPRThe EU e-evidence package is published in the Official Journal 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 Cybersecurity FCC Takes Next Steps Towards U.S. Cyber Trust MarkFCC Opens Applications for IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Roles Data EU Data Act Regulates Business-to-Business Contracts Relating to Access and Use of DataUK Opt-Out Class Actions for Non-Competition Claims back on Parliamentary Agenda Data Privacy ICO announces its online tracking strategy for 2025EDPB highlights the importance of cooperation between data protection and competition authorities Digital California Enacts Digital Replica Laws as Congress Considers Federal ApproachThe UK’s New Digital Markets Regime: Some Key Takeaways 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 Covington Technology Forum Spotlight – The Great Race: Keeping Up as Technology and Regulation Rapidly EvolveSpotlight Series on Global AI Policy — Part III: China’s Policy Approach to Artificial Intelligence Employment EU rules on platform work ("crowdwork directive") – who is an employee?Men’s Basketball Team Scores With NLRB Ruling Entertainment EU and US Lawmakers Agree to Draft AI Code of ConductWhite House Announces New Efforts to Advance Responsible AI Practices ESG Responsibly Audited AI and the ESG/AI Nexus 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 The Future of the AI Liability DirectiveIntroduction of the Revised Code of Conduct+ and the Digital Services 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 The Future of the AI Liability DirectiveCovington Technology Forum Spotlight – The Great Race: Keeping Up as Technology and Regulation Rapidly Evolve FCC FCC Announces “In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete” Docket in Support of Deregulatory AgendaHouse Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Oversight Plan for Technology and Communications Regulations Financial Services UK and G7 Privacy Authorities Warn of Privacy Risks Raised by Generative AIEU and US Lawmakers Agree to Draft AI Code of Conduct Foreign investment law Flurry of Trump Administration Executive Orders Shakes Up Tech Policy, Creates Industry OpportunitiesComments Due August 31 on FCC’s Proposal to Step Up Review of Foreign Ownership in Telecom Carriers and Establish Cybersecurity Requirements FTC Trump Administration Asserts Presidential Authority Over Independent AgenciesTrump Administration Releases “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” Executive Order 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 NTIA Seeks Public Comment on the Development of a National Spectrum Strategy and Spectrum-Sharing “Pipeline”Roundup of January 2023 Artificial Intelligence Developments Intellectual Property Flurry of Trump Administration Executive Orders Shakes Up Tech Policy, Creates Industry OpportunitiesUK Government Proposes Copyright & AI Reform Internet of Things (IoT) NIST Report and Recommendations on Fostering Development of the Internet of ThingsFCC Opens Applications for IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Roles 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 Political Agreement on European Health Data SpaceUK and G7 Privacy Authorities Warn of Privacy Risks Raised by Generative AI Litigation CJEU Upholds Country-of-Origin Principle for Online Service Providers in the EUU.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – Fourth Quarter 2023 Lottery Pennsylvania Court Finds Promotion Program During Presidential Campaign Not a Lottery M&A Comments Due August 31 on FCC’s Proposal to Step Up Review of Foreign Ownership in Telecom Carriers and Establish Cybersecurity RequirementsUkraine Crisis: Changing M&A Transactions for Technology Companies Media Likely Trends in U.S. Tech and Media Regulation Under the New Trump AdministrationCalifornia Enacts Digital Replica Laws as Congress Considers Federal Approach Metaverse European Commission Publishes New Strategy on Virtual WorldsArtificial Intelligence and Algorithms in the Next Congress National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Report and Recommendations on Fostering Development of the Internet of Things National Security Flurry of Trump Administration Executive Orders Shakes Up Tech Policy, Creates Industry OpportunitiesTech Policy in a Second Trump Administration: AI Promotion and Further Decoupling from China 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 NIST Report and Recommendations on Fostering Development of the Internet of Things NSF FCC and NSF Announce Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Ofcom Explains How the UK Online Safety Act Will Apply to Generative AIIntroduction of the Revised Code of Conduct+ and the Digital Services Act 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 Patenting for Blockchain and Crypto TechSection 337 Developments at the U.S. International Trade Commission Political FCC Proposes Labeling and Disclosure Rules for AI-Generated Content in Political AdsAs States Lead Efforts to Address Deepfakes in Political Ads, Federal Lawmakers Seek Nationwide Policies Privacy & Data Security 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 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: Developments in the UK and USQuantum Computing: Action in the EU and Potential Impacts Report NTIA Seeks Comment on Competition in the Mobile App MarketplaceUK Government’s Advisory Committee Publishes Report on Public Sector Use of AI Robocalls FCC to Tackle Robust Agenda at February Open MeetingFCC Fines Political Consultant $6 Million for AI-based “Deepfake” Robocalls Russia-Ukraine Ukraine Crisis: Changing M&A Transactions for Technology Companies Satellite NTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Effects of Satellite Direct-to-Device Operations in the L-band on GPS L1 SignalFCC Allocates New Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches 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 NTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Effects of Satellite Direct-to-Device Operations in the L-band on GPS L1 SignalFCC Allocates New Spectrum for Commercial Space Launches Spectrum & Mobile House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Oversight Plan for Technology and Communications RegulationsFCC to Tackle Robust Agenda at February Open Meeting Sports Bills to Regulate Sports Betting Introduced in Senate and HouseMen’s Basketball Team Scores With NLRB Ruling Standards EU Legislative Update on the New Product Liability DirectiveCommerce Department Issues First Funding Notice for Wireless Innovation Fund 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 TCPA FCC Proposes New Consent and Disclosure Rules for AI-Generated Calls and TextsSecond Circuit: a Device that Dials from a Stored List Is Not an “ATDS” under the TCPA 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 Covington Technology Forum Spotlight – The Great Race: Keeping Up as Technology and Regulation Rapidly EvolveNTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Effects of Satellite Direct-to-Device Operations in the L-band on GPS L1 Signal Telecommunications House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Oversight Plan for Technology and Communications RegulationsNTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Effects of Satellite Direct-to-Device Operations in the L-band on GPS L1 Signal Telehealth FCC Embarks on New Rural Health Initiatives with CARES Act Funding Telemarketing Second Circuit: a Device that Dials from a Stored List Is Not an “ATDS” under the TCPAMaine Enacts New Telemarketing Law Requiring Use of FCC Reassigned Numbers Database 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 UK Government Consults on Amending Mandatory Filing Obligations for AI AcquisitionsFCC Announces Limited Exemption from Forthcoming One-Time Foreign Ownership Disclosure for International Section 214 Licensees 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 UK Government Proposes Copyright & AI Reform Quantum Computing: Developments in the UK and US Uncategorized February 2025 AI Developments Under the Trump AdministrationSenator Hawley Introduces Sweeping U.S.-China AI Decoupling Bill United Kingdom ICO announces its online tracking strategy for 2025UK Government Proposes Copyright & AI Reform Universal Service Fund Fifth Circuit Holds Federal Universal Service Fund Program Unconstitutional, Creates Circuit SplitU.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Constitutional Challenges to Federal Universal Service Fund Program US Government Flurry of Trump Administration Executive Orders Shakes Up Tech Policy, Creates Industry OpportunitiesTech Policy in a Second Trump Administration: AI Promotion and Further Decoupling from China
