Government,
Administrative/Regulatory
Dec. 19, 2017
Return of the light-touch ISP regulation
Late Friday the legislative branch released its conference tax reform bill, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, for which voting is set to begin Tuesday, with the goal of having President Donald Trump sign it by Christmas.
Bennett L. Ross
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Email: bross@wileyrein.com
With more than 20 years of experience in the communications industry, Bennett is a trusted advisor to telecommunications carriers, equipment manufacturers, technology companies, and other clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the U.S. communications regulatory regime.
The Preserving Internet Freedom Order adopted last week by the Federal Communications Commission represents the latest installment in an ongoing saga, not unlike the newest "Star Wars" movie. However, this saga involves so-called net neutrality rather than a battle for the galaxy. Nevertheless, some net neutrality enthusiasts believe that the FCC's decision is the regulatory equivalent of the Death Star that will destroy the internet as we know it. But reality is very...
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