Throughout the early stages of Donald Trump’s presidency, the President has consistently stated that he is treated unfairly by the media. Recently, he made comments suggesting he would like to take steps to rectify this situation. On October 11,, President Trump sent out a tweet suggesting that the government might regulate television networks treating him…
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$1.35 million “Supercookie” Slap to Verizon Wireless
Someone is watching your every move on the web and you do not even know it. If you think you are safe simply by deleting browser cookies and history, think again; there are many other sneaky ways your movements continue to be tracked. Generally, cookies are installed to enhance and personalize consumers’ Internet experience. A…
Amid Widespread Opposition and Regulatory Scrutiny, Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger Lingers
Nearly a year after it was first agreed upon, a proposed merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) remains clouded with uncertainty. Like an overzealous bride and groom awaiting a conspicuously tardy priest at the alter, Comcast and TWC executives must receive the blessing of government officials in order to officially consummate the $45.2…
The Ongoing Battle for Net Neutrality
Net neutrality is not a topic that is unfamiliar with controversy. And the controversy spreads across various different studies and disciplines—issues can range anywhere in the gamut from Constitutional questions about one’s right to freedom of speech or business concerns that arise due to unequal access to certain companies’ websites, among others. So what exactly…