Is Montana’s Broadband Future at Risk?
The Fifth Circuit’s July 2024 decision in Consumers’ Research v. FCC,[1] which found the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) unconstitutional, could seriously undermine rural broadband across the country—with outsized impact in Montana. The USF is an a $8 billion digital equity programs fund that seeks to support the expansion of access to affordable high-speed Internet […]
The Elder Care Crisis We’re Not Talking About Enough
As our population ages and more professionals take on caregiving roles, elder care is no longer just a personal issue—it’s a public, workplace, and policy concern. Yet many of the most serious challenges in elder care are still under the radar. We hear about medications, assisted living, and long-term insurance. But here […]
Costly Overlooked Trademark Musts
Costly Overlooked Trademark Musts In the fast-paced world of branding and entrepreneurship, trademarks often take a backseat to product development, marketing, and customer acquisition. However, failing to address common—and commonly ignored—trademark issues can lead to serious legal complications and financial setbacks. Below are some key trademark pitfalls that many businesses overlook, often […]
Internet Speech and Defamation
Internet Speech and Defamation Internet speech has drawn concern for its limitlessness, it seems, availability for anyone to air their comments about something. While there are certain protections for speech, the inherent lack of truth in the statements or the lack of concern for the truth in making such a statement […]
Ecommerce Medicine and the FCC
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Would they approve medical diagnosis via the web? Not so fast. Considering the April 2024 FCC Declaratory ruling: Classification of broadband internet access services (BIAS) there are some highlights to note. The FCC in FCC-CIRC2404-01 is concerned that telemedicine services would require provider […]
AI and Medical Services, who’s Liable?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just creeping into our personal lives and workplaces—it is also beginning to appear in the doctor’s office. The prospect of being diagnosed by an AI might feel foreign and impersonal at first, but what if you were told that a robot […]
Internet Speech Immunity Exceptions
Internet Speech immunity exceptions are sought frequently by individuals and businesses who are affected by someone else’s comments about them via an online site. Online sites are today’s marketplace of ideas to enhance the “competition of the market.”[1] And so, the claim usually asserted is a defamation claim directed […]