Ad Law News and Views-February 22, 2018
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SPOTLIGHT ON KELLEY DRYE’S COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Kelley Drye has one of the nation’s largest and most highly regarded communications law practices, with in-depth knowledge in the areas of federal and state regulatory and public policy, compliance and consumer protection, enforcement and investigations, contracts and strategic advice, international and national security matters, litigation and appeals, and corporate and financial transactions. Our clients include global communications companies, domestic wireless and wireline broadband service providers, leading industry associations, innovators and tech start-ups, investors and financial institutions, and a wide range of other entities that use spectrum or bandwidth to serve the needs of government, enterprises and consumers.Kelley Drye keeps clients and other stakeholders informed on Communications law issues in a number of ways. Register or sign-up using the links below and follow us on Twitter.
Webinar: 9th Annual USF Update Webinar
Kelley Drye is proud to present our 9th Annual Update on federal Universal Service Fund (USF) activities.
Thursday, March 8th”,“12:00PM EST – REGISTER HERE
Our most popular webinar provides an in-depth discussion of developments and trends affecting the federal Universal Service Fund. We cover all four support programs and the contributions obligations of telecommunications service providers. In addition, due to our deep experience in all of the programs, we offer tips and insights gleaned from audits and enforcement matters involving USF programs.
Podcast: Kelley Drye’s Full Spectrum
Kelley Drye’s Full Spectrum podcast brings together thought leaders in the technology, media and telecommunications industries to discuss legal issues that are expected to impact today’s organizations and tomorrow’s marketplace. Full Spectrum is produced monthly and show notes are available at www.kelleydryefullspectrum.com. Audio files may load faster through Chrome or Firefox.
Blog: CommLaw Monitor
CommLaw Monitor, which features attorneys from across the firm in addition to the Communications group, provides timely updates and analysis on news, events and trends within the telecommunications field.
For more information visit the Communications practice page.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SPEECHES
2018 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy ConferenceThe 2018 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference is being held on March 15-16 in Washington, DC. The conference will focus on how lawyers must partner with their clients to find new and innovative ways to say \“yes,\” rather than point out all of the pitfalls that may lay in the weeds as marketers struggle to gain share. Partner John Villafranco will serve on the \“Shifting Ground Beneath Your Feet\” panel which will discuss what has changed at the FTC and what remains the same with nearly a year into the Trump administration.
Legal Considerations when Preparing to Comply with GDPR
February 28, 2018”,“ATLANTA, GA
Navigating the GDPR
After-Breach Impacts: Lessons Learned & Readiness Preparedness
March 1, 2018”,“SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Payment Innovations Alliance
Avoiding Privacy/Security Legal Snafus in VR/AR
March 14, 2018”,“AUSTIN, TX
SXSW
Alysa Hutnik
Beyond NAIC and DOI: How Other Laws, Enforcement Agencies and Consumer Complaints Can Influence Your Advertising Practices
April 4, 2018”,“AUSTIN, TX
17th Annual IAdCA Conference
Alysa Hutnik
Food Labeling: Nutrient Content, Health and Other Claims
April 10, 2018”,” WASHINGTON, DC
FDLI’s Introduction to US Food Law and Regulation
Focus on FSMA
April 23, 2018”,” CHICAGO, IL
ACI’s Food Law Conference
COPPA/EdTech
April 26, 2018”,” MCLEAN, VA
ACC National Capital Region’s Privacy and Technology & IP Forums: High Tech/Innovation Conference
Alysa Hutnik