Corey Walker

Dec 10, 2024 | openlegalblogarchive.org | Gerard J. Waldron |Corey Walker |John Bowers |Conor Kane

On December 5, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that its filing requirements were now in place for parties seeking to deploy Supplemental Coverage from Space,  finalizing a new regulatory regime that enables satellite operators to work with wireless provider partners to provide ubiquitous coverage to hard-to-reach users.

Sep 19, 2024 | lexology.com | Gerard J. Waldron |Corey Walker |Conor Kane

Over the past few days, far-reaching proposals to regulate sports betting were introduced in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Paul Tonko which mark “the first comprehensive legislation that would address the public health implications inherent in the widespread legalization of sports betting.” The bills, called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act, would establish a broad federal scheme imposed...

Jun 3, 2024 | pymnts.com | Gerard J. Waldron |Corey Walker

By:  Gerard J. Waldron, Corey Walker & Santiago Zalazar (Covington & Burling)The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reopening the public comment period on potential amendments to its orbital debris mitigation rules, offering space industry stakeholders another chance to provide input on these significant regulations. This move underscores the FCC’s commitment to leading in the regulation of commercial space operations.

Dec 21, 2023 | c3newsmag.com | Corey Walker

Rethinking a Global Ban on CoalCOP28 in Dubai yielded several economic and environmental wins, including multilateral agreements to triple global nuclear energy capacity and private sector commitments to voluntarily reduce methane emissions. Unfortunately, the conference also included unhelpful rhetoric from John Kerry who called for a ban on coal use around the world.

Sep 27, 2023 | lexblog.com | Corey Walker

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued new guidance and adopted new rules intended to expedite the processing of satellite and earth station license applications. In a corresponding move, the agency adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) seeking comment on additional policy changes concerning satellite and earth station licensing.