Telecommunications

  • September 17, 2024

    Ex-GT Attorney Joins Jones Day's Real Estate Ranks

    A real estate attorney with a background in digital infrastructure work is moving from Greenberg Traurig LLP to the Washington, D.C., office of Jones Day.

  • September 16, 2024

    T-Mobile Doesn't Pay Technicians Proper OT, Suit Says

    T-Mobile USA Inc. underpays on-call technicians with a subpar flat rate for overtime work, according to a putative collective action filed in Washington federal court.

  • September 16, 2024

    Tanning Giant Can't Shutter Suit Over Unsolicited Cell Calls

    Palm Beach Tan Inc. can't escape a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it sent repeated telemarketing text messages to consumers' phone despite requests for the company to stop. 

  • September 16, 2024

    Judges Examine Who Has Free Speech Rights In TikTok Case

    A D.C. Circuit panel on Monday pressed lawyers for the federal government as well as TikTok and its users to parse whether full First Amendment protections apply to the social media platform's foreign owners as well as to its users despite congressional worries that the platform is vulnerable to interference by a potential overseas adversary.

  • September 16, 2024

    Amazon Faked Discounts On Fire TVs, Suit Says

    Amazon.com Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action in Washington federal court alleging it advertised fake sales and discounts for its Fire TV products, misleading consumers into believing they were getting a bargain.

  • September 16, 2024

    NC High Court Snapshot: Tax Fights And A Health Care Spat

    Regulatory battles will take center stage when the North Carolina Supreme Court returns from summer break this week for a September argument lineup featuring appeals by Phillip Morris, Duke University's hospital and two Boost Mobile dealers.

  • September 16, 2024

    Telecom Installer To Pay Workers $600K To End DOL Probe

    A Michigan-based fiber optics installer will pay $594,000 in back pay and damages to 63 workers whom the U.S. Department of Labor says the company misclassified as independent contractors, the agency announced Monday.

  • September 16, 2024

    Seladore Opens Milan Office Led By BonelliErede Hire

    Disputes boutique Seladore Legal has opened an office in Milan led by a partner from BonelliErede that will focus on international arbitration for multinational companies as well as high-net-worth individuals.

  • September 16, 2024

    Market Researcher Denies Infringement In 'HarrisX' TM Fight

    Market researcher Stagwell has hit back against a claim from Toluna Holdings Ltd., denying allegations that it had infringed its competitor's copyright by using the word "Harris" in its logo and hitting back in a counterclaiming accusing Toluna of bringing the case in bad faith.

  • September 13, 2024

    The 2024 Regional Powerhouses

    The law firms on Law360's list of 2024 Regional Powerhouses reflected the local peculiarities of their states while often representing clients in deals and cases that captured national attention.

  • September 13, 2024

    Samsung Hit With $192M Verdict In Wireless Charging IP Fight

    A Texas federal jury on Friday found that Samsung owes Mojo Mobility Inc. $192.1 million for infringing five wireless charging patents with its Samsung Galaxy smartphones and other devices.

  • September 13, 2024

    What To Know About The Google AdTech Trial

    Google is set to resume its battle with the Department of Justice in a courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, in one of the year's most high-profile lawsuits. The central question: Did the Californian search giant illegally monopolize the advertising technology space? Here, Law360 looks at takeaways from the first week's action.

  • September 13, 2024

    Google, Cognizant Are Joint Employers, Union Tells DC Circ.

    The union representing workers at YouTube Music's content operation urged the D.C. Circuit to uphold a National Labor Relations Board decision that Google and contractor Cognizant jointly employ the video site's workers, saying there's a "mountain of evidence" to support the board's ruling that both companies need to bargain with the union.

  • September 13, 2024

    Trio Of BigLaw Mergers Expected To Drive More Deal Talks

    After months of a relatively steady pace of law firm mergers and acquisitions, the trio of proposed BigLaw tie-ups announced in recent days will likely spur more firms toward entertaining similar deal talks, experts say. Here, Law360 offers a snapshot of the proposed deals.

  • September 13, 2024

    Ex-DOJ Deputy In TikTok, Twitter Cases Joins Mayer Brown

    A former leader of the U.S. Department of Justice's consumer protection arm who helped bring landmark privacy cases against TikTok and Twitter is jumping to Mayer Brown LLP, where he will focus on government investigations and enforcement actions.

  • September 13, 2024

    FuboTV Antitrust Trial Against Disney Set For Fall 2025

    FuboTV's antitrust trial against the launch of a new sports streaming service by The Walt Disney Co., Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery is set to begin Oct. 6 next year, according to a court filing Thursday.

  • September 13, 2024

    Sky Can't Force Ofcom To Revisit End-Of-Contract Decision

    Sky UK lost its attempt on Friday to force Ofcom to reconsider whether the media company broke consumer protection rules, even though Britain's competition tribunal has found that the telecommunications regulator had made mistakes in its original decision.

  • September 13, 2024

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen a football agent sue Chelsea FC after being cleared of allegations he threatened the club’s former director, an ongoing patent dispute between Amgen and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and a private school in Edinburgh suing Riverstone Insurance over compensation claims tied to historical abuse allegations made by former pupils. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • September 13, 2024

    Vodafone-Three Deal Could Boost Users' Costs, UK Warns

    A proposed £16.5 billion ($21.7 billion) merger between Vodafone Group PLC and the telecommunications networks of Three UK could raise tens of millions of mobile customers' bills, Britain's antitrust authority warned Friday.

  • September 12, 2024

    FCC Tells 6th Circ To Affirm Net Neutrality

    The Federal Communications Commission told the Sixth Circuit the agency acted well within the law when it reimposed net neutrality limits on broadband providers and urged the court to reject industry claims that the commission's authority to regulate high-speed internet service is a "major question" that only Congress may address.

  • September 12, 2024

    Netgear Gets $135M In TP-Link IP Deal

    Netgear Inc. has received $135 million from TP-Link Systems Inc. as part of a settlement of the companies' patent and contract litigation over Wi-Fi routers in the U.S. International Trade Commission and California federal courts.

  • September 12, 2024

    Italian Watchdog Probing Swisscom's €8B Vodafone Deal

    Swisscom said Thursday that the Italian Competition Authority has launched an in-depth probe into its proposed €8 billion ($8.8 billion) cash purchase of Vodafone Italia, a transaction the Swiss telecoms company said is on track to complete.

  • September 12, 2024

    LG, Vodafone Join Sisvel's 'Internet Of Things' Patent Pool

    Telecommunication giants LG Electronics, Vodafone and KT Corp. of Korea have joined Sisvel's patent pool for cellular "Internet of Things" technology.

  • September 11, 2024

    Litigation Spending To Rise As Cases Grow More Aggressive

    A substantial number of large companies are expecting to increase their litigation spending by double digits next year in the face of more complex and hard-fought cases — and they are more open to bringing in new legal talent to navigate the matters, according to a report released Thursday. 

  • September 11, 2024

    Utah Social Media Law Blocked Amid 1st Amendment Fight

    A Utah federal judge has blocked the state from enforcing a new law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of minor users and impose restrictions on their accounts, saying the state law likely violates tech companies' First Amendment rights.

Expert Analysis

  • The Legal Industry Needs A Cybersecurity Paradigm Shift

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    As law firms face ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks and ransomware incidents, the legal industry must implement robust cybersecurity measures and privacy-centric practices to preserve attorney-client privilege, safeguard client trust and uphold the profession’s integrity, says Ryan Paterson at Unplugged.

  • 5 Reasons Associates Shouldn't Take A Job Just For Money

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    As a number of BigLaw firms increase salary scales for early-career attorneys, law students and lateral associates considering new job offers should weigh several key factors that may matter more than financial compensation, say Albert Tawil at Lateral Hub and Ruvin Levavi at Power Forward.

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    Playing Competitive Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing competitive tennis has highlighted why prioritizing exercise and stress relief, maintaining perspective under pressure, and supporting colleagues in pursuit of a common goal are all key aspects of championing a successful legal career, says Madhumita Datta at Lowenstein Sandler.

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    The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Djerassi On Super Bowl 52

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    Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy Djerassi discusses how Super Bowl 52, in which the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the New England Patriots, provides an apt metaphor for alternative dispute resolution processes in commercial business cases.

  • Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success

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    Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.

  • What Cos. Can Learn From 2023 Export Enforcement Report

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    A January report summarizing key actions and policy changes undertaken at the Office of Export Enforcement in 2023 is a valuable indicator of future government priorities and the factors companies should consider as they conduct export operations amid what may be a turbulent international trading environment in 2024, says Thaddeus McBride at Bass Berry.

  • How Consumer Product Cos. Can Keep Up With Class Actions

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    Recent cases show California's federal courts and the Ninth Circuit remain the preferred arena for consumers pursuing false advertising and trade deception claims against companies — so manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer products should continue to watch these courts for guidance on how to fight class actions, say attorneys at Dechert.

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    Competing In Triathlons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

  • Mitigating Compliance And Litigation Risks Of Evolving Tech

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    Amid artificial intelligence and other technological advances, companies must prepare for the associated risks, including a growing suite of privacy regulations, enterprising class action theories and consumer protection challenges, and proliferating disclosure obligations, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • Where Justices Stand On Chevron Doctrine Post-Argument

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    Following recent oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court, at least four justices appear to be in favor of overturning the long-standing Chevron deference, and three justices seem ready to uphold it, which means the ultimate decision may rest on Chief Justice John Roberts' vote, say Wayne D'Angelo and Zachary Lee at Kelley Drye.

  • Perspectives

    6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Canada

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    In Canada, multiple statutes, regulations, common law and industry guidance address environmental, social and governance considerations, with debate over ESG in the business realm potentially growing on the horizon, say attorneys at Blakes.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • The Section 230 Immunity Provision Debate Continues

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    The Fifth Circuit last month voted in Doe v. Snap Inc. not to reconsider en banc its decade-old interpretation of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which generally allows websites to police objectionable content as they see fit — but a growing number of judges appear motivated to further limit the scope of its immunity, say Jordan Rice and Caleb Hayes-Deats at MoloLamken.

  • Companies Should Beware Greater Scrutiny Of Subscriptions

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    The New York Attorney General's Office has been utilizing a severe interpretation of the law in enforcement against subscription services, as demonstrated in last month's Sirius XM complaint and Cerebral settlement — and this focus is representative of heightened subscription scrutiny in other states and at the federal level, say attorneys at Venable.

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