Legal News
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency in January
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will depart the agency months earlier than expected, timed to coincide with the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump.
Brothers charged for operating pirate sports service 247TVStream
Two brothers are accused of running a large-scale pirate TV service that cost content providers, licensors, distributors and financial merchants more than $100 million in loss over seven years.
Trump says Brendan Carr will lead FCC next year
Since his appointment in 2017, Carr's positions have largely favored corporate broadcasters and telecommunications providers over consumer advocacy groups.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel releases podcast
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is the host of a nine-part, interview-style podcast called "First Conversations."
Court intervenes in Infowars acquisition by The Onion
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case involving Alex Jones has expressed concerns over how the auction was handled.
The Onion buys Infowars, plans to relaunch brand as satirical news outlet
The Onion has emerged as the winner of a blind auction for the trademark and website of Infowars
Canadian man arrested for stealing AT&T, Ticketmaster customer data
Police in Canada have arrested a person who is suspected of stealing customer information from around 165 companies, including AT&T and Ticketmaster.
Canada says TikTok must dissolve domestic business
Canadian citizens will still be allowed to use TikTok on their personal devices, but the company won't be allowed to maintain offices in the country.
Media industry groups congratulate Trump after election victory
Public interest groups and commercial service providers sent their well-wishes to President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming Republican Congress.
Broadcasters, telecoms get major win with apparent Trump victory
When it comes to regulation, broadcasters and telecoms feel their odds are better with a Republican in the White House.
Ex-Disney employee charged with hacking resort’s food menus
The ex-Disney resorts employee is accused of using passwords to change menus and commit cyber vandalism after the company fired him.
Cable TV, advertising groups sue FTC over “click-to-cancel” rule
The largest cable TV industry group and two others influenced by advertising companies are suing to block a new rule that requires companies to offer easier subscription cancellation tools.