28 Oct 17
FCC Seeks to Impose Cap on Lifeline Program
October 26, 2017 — Washington D.C. Recent FCC proposals seek to impose caps on Lifeline Program funds. Universal Service Funds & FCC Proposal for Cap on Lifeline Program The rulings would seek to impose a $2 Billion cap on the Lifeline Program, whose funds are administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company and account for…
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19 May 17
Marisa Lorenzo of Kelley Drye Presents “Internal Control, Fraud Prevention & False Claims Act”
Presentation Description: This NaLA Talk discussed internal control and fraud prevention, with some focus on how to avoid Enforcement and False Claims Act exposure. Lorenzo offered strategies for strengthening internal controls, starting with the agent level, through the eligibility process and 497 submissions, and finally during potential investigations by government or third party enforcement. About... READ MORE
18 May 17
John Heitmann of Kelley Drye Presents “Privacy Practices for ETCs”
Presentation Description: This NaLA Talk identified best practices for ETCs, discussed applicable privacy laws, and included a look ahead at federal communications privacy enforcement. Additionally, Heitmann discussed the Privacy CRA Resolution, with specific focus on how it opens up opportunity for ETCs and what precursory knowledge will be useful to assure mobile marketing compliance and privacy and data security. About the... READ MORE