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The FCC Seeks Comment on Prohibiting Entities with National Security Concerns from Participating in its Equipment Authorization...

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing changes to the FCC’s equipment authorization process to promote national security and strengthen the U.S....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Tried and Tested: FCC Rulemaking Proposes Heightened Restrictions on Entities Involved in Testing and Authorizing Tech and Telecom...

FCC seeks to protect telecommunications certification bodies, measurement facilities, and the equipment authorization program from national security threats posed by foreign adversaries....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC Seeks to Strengthen Oversight of the Equipment Authorization Program in the Latest Effort to Safeguard Wireless Supply Chains...

The FCC – in the latest iteration of its expanding role as a regulator in the national security space – recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing to fortify the security of the wireless supply chain...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 10th National Conference on CFIUS - April 11th - 12th, Arlington, VA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 10th National Conference on CFIUS returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will provide invaluable insights on repositioning your transaction planning amidst...more

Hogan Lovells

FCC Fortifies International Section 214 Holder Obligations to Promote National Security

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The Federal Communications Commission recently made significant changes to its rules for holders of international Section 214 authorizations, which allow carriers to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FCC Bans Import of Chinese Technology

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will categorically ban devices over national security concerns for the first time in history. Per a new order, the FCC will prohibit the import and sale of devices produced by...more

Venable LLP

U.S.-China Relationship: Assessing the Risk of Marketing Electronics Made Outside the United States

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Just weeks after President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face to restore dialogue between the two countries, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that could limit national security threats...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters, April 2022: A monthly newsletter covering global trade & national security developments

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1. Updates to Russia Sanctions and Export Controls- In response to the ongoing attack on Ukraine, the U.S. government continues on a weekly basis to increase economic sanctions and export controls on Russia. ...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd National Forum on Team Telecom - April 25th, Washington, DC

Gain critical strategies for managing reviews in the new Team Telecom environment. The American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Team Telecom Conference will take place in Washington D.C. on April 25, 2022, one day...more

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[Event] Winnik International Tech & Telecom Forum - November 18th, Washington, DC

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Hogan Lovells is hosting the annual Winnik International Tech & Telecom Forum on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The hybrid program will offer candid insights from industry experts, senior in-house counsel, and government policy...more

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FCC Releases Proposal to Tackle Security in Equipment Authorizations, Spectrum Auction Certifications, and Beyond

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On June 17, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) voted unanimously to approve its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Notice of Inquiry (NOI) proposing significant changes to the FCC’s...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

New FCC Proposed Rules Would Prohibit Equipment Authorizations and Participation in License Auctions for Companies Posing National...

As part of its continuing efforts to protect US communications networks from communications equipment and services that pose a national security risk, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 17, 2021, released a...more

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Wireless Roundup (April 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines - FCC Requests Comment on Proposals to Address 911 Fee Diversion: Reply comments are due by April 2 on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to...more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

Continuing Developments on the Supply Chain Front

Recent weeks have brought news on multiple fronts regarding supply chain risks and actions in response thereto: Commerce ICTS Regulations to Go Into Effect; Chinese ICTS Companies, Products and Services in the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Imposes Security Prohibitions, Certifications, and Reporting Requirements for Providers of “Advanced Communications Services”

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On January 13, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) published its final supply chain security rule implementing the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The rule is the most...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FCC Remains Focused on Communications Supply Chain Protection; Seeks Comment on Continued Implementation of Secure Networks Act

Protecting the U.S. communications supply chain from national security threats has become a priority for the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) and the agency’s recent Communications Supply Chain...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Supply Chain Threats and Cybersecurity Compliance Issues on the Horizon

New rules and developments continue to proliferate as the U.S. government seeks to minimize supply chain threats and cybersecurity risks. For contract awards issued after August 13, 2020, prime contractors must conduct a...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FCC Continues Supply Chain Protection Efforts; ETCs to Report on Huawei and ZTE Use by April 22, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is acting swiftly on efforts to protect the communications supply chain from entities posing a national security threat. In a Public Notice (“Public Notice”) released yesterday,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Current “Whole of Government” Approach to Perceived National Security Risks from Chinese Technology Reflected in the FCC’s Latest...

On November 26, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to ban Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation equipment and services from all projects subsidized by funding from the FCC’s...more

Alston & Bird

Proposed Rule on ICTS Supply Chain Leaves More Questions Than Answers for Industry

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Our International Trade & Regulatory Group explores the Commerce Department’s proposed rule for safeguarding the country’s information and communications technology supply chain and finds it lacking in guidance for U.S....more

A&O Shearman

US Government Actions Greatly Increase Oversight of US Supply Chains

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The U.S. government undertook several recent actions that will greatly increase its oversight of U.S. supply chains in a number of key business sectors, including technology, telecommunications, digital and data services and...more

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