This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its 400-page Open Internet Order. The agency characterizes the Order as implementing “bright line rules to ban blocking, throttling and paid prioritization (or “fast lanes”)”. One impact of the Order is that Internet service providers (ISPs) will not be able to charge more for providing fast lanes to content providers like Netflix. It should also be noted that the Order also applies to mobile apps.
While consumer advocates are applauding the Order, critics believe the FCC’s action is the first step in the government regulating additional aspects of the Internet, perhaps even specific content, applications or services. What will be the impact on your business? Will the Order truly preserve net neutrality and keep the Internet open for innovation, as the FCC believes? Or will more regulation lead to higher connectivity costs across the board for businesses and consumers alike? Time will tell. Major ISPs are expected to challenge the Order in upcoming weeks.
Review the FCC Order here. Contact us at Ossian Law regarding new technology regulations or any other information technology law questions.
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UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Copyright Compliance Online (& Off)
Thurs., March 26th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
OU Inc. Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion,
1 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI 48309
Unauthorized use of software, oversharing subscription-based content and posting images and text on your website without permission are just a few examples of potential copyright violations. IT Attorney Kathy Ossian offers steps to keep your organization copyright compliant, the limitations of fair use and what to do if your creative content is being used without your permission. Free admission (includes heavy hors d’oeuvres). Register here
Legal Issues in the Mobile Industry
Mon. April 13, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) Mobile Monday
Nextwave, 950 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, Michigan
Register here
Ownership and Control of Digital Assets Tues., April 21st, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
OU Inc. Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion, 1 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI 48309
Who “owns” the corporate Twitter account? What happens if the social media account manager leaves? Who will inherit your online photo library or other “digital assets”? Can your wishes be trumped by website terms of use? These and other questions will be explored during this informative session. Get tips for protecting corporate and personal digital assets from IT Attorney Kathy Ossian and Estate Planning Attorney Rachel Tucker. Free admission includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Register here
Who’s “Borrowing” Your Brand Online?
Thurs., May 28th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
OU Inc. Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion, 1 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI 48309
Policing the online use of your brand is essential. This session will explore brand hijacking, social media impersonation and the online use of brands by competitors, including as search engine key words. IT Attorney Kathy Ossian will offer steps brand owners can take to prevent unauthorized brand “borrowing.” Free admission includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Register here
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