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Blocking Verizon/SpectrumCo Deal Would Harm, not Help, Consumers

March 27, 2012

Yesterday, the International Center for Law and Economics and TechFreedom jointly filed comments [ pdf ] with the FCC on the Verizon SpectrumCo deal.  In...


Courts, not FCC, Should Protect Free Speech against Mobile Service Shut-offs

March 2, 2012

Today, the FCC issued a Notice of Inquiry, responding to an emergency petition filed last August regarding temporary shutdown of mobile services by officers of...


The new politics of Silicon Valley: Revenge of the nerds

January 5, 2012

It was a dangerous year for innovation. Governments around the world became increasingly aware that digital technology could disrupt the political and economic status quo....


More Reasons to Fix the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

June 20, 2011

As four recent lawsuits show, the class actions bar has developed quick reflexes where possible Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”, 47 USC Sec. 227 )...