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News of the Week; November 18, 2020

COMMUNICATIONS Law Bytes Episode 69: Bram Abramson on the Government’s Plan to Regulate Internet Streaming Services (Michael Geist) Two Trump Defamation Claims Dismissed Including Claim Against TV Station for Political Attack Ad – What is the Relevance for Broadcasters?  How the Presidential Transition Will Affect the FCC Big TCPA News: Biden Announces FCC Transition Team […]

News of the Week; November 11, 2020

COMMUNICATIONS  Cultural Uncertainty: A Closer Look at Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault’s Timeline For Internet Regulation (Michael Geist) Universal Broadband Fund and Telesat low Earth orbit capacity agreement (Government of Canada) Merger ‘Synergies’ Force T-Mobile To Pay $200 Million Fine For Sprint Falsehoods ESPN Lays Off 300 Staffers Amid Resource Shift Toward DTC, Digital Businesses No […]

News of the Week; November 4, 2020

COMMUNICATIONS  Altering the broadcasting landscape – Canada’s Broadcasting Act to be amended Feds propose changes to Broadcasting Act that may raise $800 million from streamers: New regulations would ensure streaming platforms face same rules as traditional broadcasters Broadcasting Act Amendments The Government’s Internet Regulation Bill: Why Bill C-10 Will Mean a CRTC-Approved Netflix Service, Reduced Consumer Choice, […]