Keynote Address

The keynote address was given by Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Federal Trade Commission. She discussed the highlights of an FTC report released in January that recommended concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security, as people continue to embrace health and fitness monitors, home security devices, connected cars and household appliances, and many other IoT devices

Keynote Address

The keynote address was given by Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Federal Trade Commission. She discussed the highlights of an FTC report released in January that recommended concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security, as people continue to embrace health and fitness monitors, home security devices, connected cars and household appliances, and many other IoT devices

Panel Two: Navigating the Regulatory Overlay in a Convergent Environment

As the boundaries between traditional communications technologies and end-user experiences become increasingly blurred, are conventional regulatory and legal frameworks still applicable or even relevant? This panel discussed the regulatory confusion created by convergent media, whether the Communications Act is equipped to accommodate these challenges, and how to “future-proof” new telecom legislation and regulation. A summary of the event is available here

Panel Two: Navigating the Regulatory Overlay in a Convergent Environment

As the boundaries between traditional communications technologies and end-user experiences become increasingly blurred, are conventional regulatory and legal frameworks still applicable or even relevant? This panel discussed the regulatory confusion created by convergent media, whether the Communications Act is equipped to accommodate these challenges, and how to “future-proof” new telecom legislation and regulation. A summary of the event is available here

Telecommunications: Competition Policy in the Telecommunications Space

In today’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, the development of new technologies and distribution platforms are driving innovation and growth at a breakneck speed across the Internet ecosystem. Broadband connectivity is increasingly important to our civil discourse, our economy, and our future. What is the proper role of government in facilitating robust investment and competition in this critical sector? When technology companies constantly have to reinvent themselves and adapt to survive – what role should government play? This panel of experts at the Federalist Society’s 2014 National Lawyers Convention discussed the current regulatory environment and how government policies – particularly regarding transactions and the Open Internet proceeding – could affect the competitive marketplace