Julius Genachowski

Verizon Lawsuit Successfully Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules, Court Demands Title II Reclassification

2014-01-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals delivers a landmark ruling in Verizon v. FCC, striking down the Federal Communications Commission’s anti-blocking and anti-discrimination net neutrality rules while paradoxically outlining the path to stronger protections through Title II reclassification. The …

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FCC Passes First Net Neutrality Rules with Major Wireless Exemption in 3-2 Party-Line Vote

2010-12-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Federal Communications Commission approves the Open Internet Order by a 3-2 party-line vote, establishing the first formal net neutrality regulations but with significant weaknesses that would prove legally vulnerable. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s order established three core rules: …

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