Emily McKenna, Author at The Compliance Square

MYTHS & MIS-PERCEPTIONS EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY SERIES: Topic #1

July 31, 2018·

THE MYTH: Data and Internet Access services are “the same,” and neither is regulated nor subject to transaction taxes (sales, use, excise, utility, etc.). THE REALITY: The belief that “Data” and “Internet Access” services are exempt…

July 30, 2018·

On May 4, 2018, USTelecom, the trade association that represents LECs, in particular AT&T and Verizon, filed a petition for forbearance (i.e. relief) from certain provisions of the Communications Act that require the major ILECs…

July 30, 2018·

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), through its agency Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”), is seeking comments on the implementation of its e-Connectivity Pilot (“ECP”), a $600 million program designed to bring broadband to unserved rural areas…

July 25, 2018·

Authors: Allison D. Rule, Partner and Communications Taxes & Fees Practice lead at Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group Jacqueline R. Neff, Senior Managing Attorney Seth L. Williams, Associate Attorney With Wayfair, the Supreme…

July 23, 2018·

July 18, 2018·

On July 1st, the governor of New Jersey signed into law a tax amnesty measure that will allow eligible New Jersey taxpayers to report and remit past due taxes with reduced interest and no late…

July 10, 2018·

If you’ve operated in the telecom industry at any time over the past decade or so, it’s a safe assumption your company has experienced its fair share of frustrations regarding the Universal Service Fund program. …

July 6, 2018·

By Robert H. Jackson and Laura A. Saracina In an earlier Client Advisory on the FCC’s Rural Call Completion (“RCC”) rules, we discussed the FCC’s proposed stricter rules to ensure calls made to consumers, businesses and government…

July 6, 2018·

At The CommLaw Group, we regularly represent communications companies facing a federal or state-level regulatory compliance audit. So we asked our experts from the Audit Defense Team at The CommLaw Group, who have defended countless clients facing regulatory audits, for their…

July 3, 2018·

In February, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin enforcing more stringent backup power rules. Providers of facilities-based, fixed residential voice service, including fixed applications of wireless service offered as a residential service, that are…

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Author: Emily McKenna

MYTHS & MIS-PERCEPTIONS EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY SERIES: Topic #1

Forbearance Survival Guide for CLECs: Planning for and Coping with Impending Elimination of UNEs

USDA Seeks Comment on $600 Million Program; Providing Loans and Grants to Broadband Providers Serving Eligible Rural Areas

Economic Nexus and Wayfair’s Impact on Cloud Communications Industry: Part II of III

Economic Nexus and Wayfair’s Impact on Cloud Communications Industry: A Three-Part Series

New Jersey Offers Tax Amnesty Program for Unpaid Taxes

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS! Concerned About the LIRE? Your TRS Contributions Too High?

FCC Strengthens and Beefs Up Enforcement of Rural Call Completion Rules; Least Cost Routing Carriers BEWARE!

Prepare for a Regulatory Audit with Advice from Experts at The CommLaw Group

Are You Aware of Backup Power Requirements Enforced by the FCC?

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