by ckurpins | Dec 31, 2009 | Legislation/Regulations
Most people don’t think of TV when the subject of broadband internet comes up. That may change if the FCC gets its way. The commission is currently reviewing some of its TV policies as part of its National Broadband Plan to encourage nationwide adoption. Last...
by Matthew Remissong | Dec 31, 2009 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News
The proposed merger between Comcast and NBC Universal is a major test for the Obama administration’s positions on vertical mergers and media consolidation. Comcast has already made some commitments to aid it during the review process, which is likely to take at...
by hamelh | Dec 19, 2009 | Commentary
There is a growing trend of hobbyists and garage-entrepreneurs who experiment with genetic engineering. Also known as “bio-hacking”, these enterprising individuals are able to buy biotech equipment very cheaply, usually from eBay or Craigslist to make their own...
by aownbey | Nov 29, 2009 | Legal/Tech News, Legislation/Regulations, Technology
European Union (EU) regulators closed their investigation of Qualcomm Inc. after all of the companies accusing Qualcomm of charging excessive royalties on technology patents withdrew their complaints. In 2005, six technology companies filed complaints alleging that...
by John Calvin | Nov 29, 2009 | Commentary
Consumers’ money isn’t the only thing that needs protecting, at least if you ask the new head of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission. David Vladeck, former Georgetown law professor and attorney with the Public Citizen...
