CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Wal-Mart.com USA Consent Decree Reminder of Retailers’ Responsibilities for the Radiofrequency Devices They Sell

A recently adopted Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) and Wal-Mart .com USA leaves no doubt that retailers are advised to be aware of their regulatory responsibilities for the…

Express Written Consent Requirement for Telemarketing Calls and Texts to Take Effect October 16, 2013

New rules issued by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") last year are about to take effect. These rules will make it more difficult for businesses to make telemarketing calls and texts to wireless customers…

FCC Signals Intent to Take Strong Action against Unlicensed Broadband Operations That Interfere with FAA Weather Radar Systems

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US Tax Court Rules on Depreciation Deductions for Wireless Equipment

On July 7, in a case of first impression, the US Tax Court ( Broz v. Commissioner ) reviewed the class lives (depreciation periods) applicable to wireless cellular assets to establish the permissible depreciation…