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Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Sprint, C Spire granted motion to stay AT&T lawsuits

By Hayley Tsukayama

Sprint and C Spire have been granted stays in their lawsuits against AT&T.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:18 AM ET, 12/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Sprint, T-Mobile, ATT, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and ‘Buckshot Yankee’; Verizon ends deal with DirectTV

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and “Buckshot Yankee”; Verizon ends DirectTV deal, FiOS expansion

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, International, IP, Verizon, Spectrum, Boradband, Cybersecurity, ATT, T-Mobile, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 12/07/2011

The Circuit: ‘Payola’ segments, FCC’s Copps resigns, Netflix-backed video bill passes House

By Hayley Tsukayama

“Payola” segments, FCC’s Copps resigns, Netflix-backed video bill passes House.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:21 AM ET, 12/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Verizon, Netflix, FTC, DOJ, Privacy, Facebook, FCC, Google, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 11/30/2011

The Circuit: FCC confirmation hearings, AT&T/T-Mobile report, Facebook FTC

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC confirmation hearings, AT&T/T-Mobile report, Facebook FTC

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:49 AM ET, 11/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Amazon, FTC, FCC, ATT, T-Mobile, DOJ, Privacy

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 10/25/2011

The Circuit: Netflix; Google Buzz; Kids and media

By Hayley Tsukayama

Netflix; Google Buzz; kids and media

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, DOJ, FCC, FTC, Google, Netflix

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011

The Circuit: WikiLeaks, Sprint and C Spire defend suits, supercommittee calls for auctions

By Hayley Tsukayama

WikiLeaks; Sprint and C Spire defend suits; supercommittee calls for auctions.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, DOJ, FCC, Spectrum, Yahoo, Apple, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 09/29/2011

The Circuit: DOJ wants more on Google-Motorola, Amazon’s $199 tablet, suit over open Internet rules

By Hayley Tsukayama

DOJ asks for more on Google-Motorola, Amazon’s $199 tablet, Media groups sue over open Internet rules.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:45 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Nokia, Microsoft, Kids Online, Nokia, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 09/27/2011

The Circuit: Facebook’s PAC, AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Spotify and Facebook

By Hayley Tsukayama

Facebook’s PAC, AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Spotify and Facebook

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:31 AM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FTC, Amazon, Facebook, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ, Google, Microsoft

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 09/22/2011

The Circuit: AT&T makes small gains in hearing; Google's Schmidt defends practices; Facebook preps for announcements

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T makes small gains in hearing; Google's Schmidt defends practices; Facebook preps for announcements

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:10 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: IP, HP, FTC, FCC, DOJ, Facebook, Google, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 09/21/2011

The Circuit: AT&T’s next round, Google’s Schmidt to the Hill, Facebook redesign

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T’s next round, Google’s Schmidt to the Hill, Facebook redesign

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Kids Online, Facebook, Google, DOJ, FTC, International, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 09/19/2011

The Circuit: Netflix to split; Sprint files to join DOJ suit; AT&T said to be trying to sell spectrum, assets

By Hayley Tsukayama

Netflix to split; Sprint files to join DOJ suit; AT&T said to be trying to sell spectrum, assets

By Hayley Tsukayama | 10:09 AM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Mobile, AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Leap, Sprint, DOJ, Netflix

Posted at 08:19 AM ET, 09/16/2011

The Circuit: LightSquared, data privacy, House Dems say settle AT&T-DOJ suit

By Hayley Tsukayama

LightSquared, data privacy, House Dems say settle AT&T-DOJ suit

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:19 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: yahoo, netflix, ip, at&t, doj, t-mobile, privacy, lightsquared, spectrum, fcc

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 09/02/2011

The Circuit: AT&T case judge a ‘judicial machine,’ patent reform, Netflix and Starz talks break down

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T case judge a “judicial machine,” patent reform, Netflix and Starz talks break down.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: IP, Netflix, AT&T, T-Mobile, DOJ, Google

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 09/01/2011

AT&T will likely fight DOJ to the end, analysts say

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T will put up a tough fight in court, analysts say.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 10:03 AM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 09/01/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile and the DOJ; lawsuit alleges Microsoft tracking; Apple responds to pollution criticism

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T, T-Mobile and the DOJ; lawsuit alleges Microsoft tracking; Apple responds to pollution criticism.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:51 AM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011

The Circuit: AT&T pledges 5,000 U.S. jobs if merger approved, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T promises to return 5,000 U.S. jobs, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, Cybersecurity, DOJ, SEC, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011

The Circuit: Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Groupon, DOJ, Cybersecurity, International, Pandora, Apple, Google

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 08/24/2011

Google settles with Justice Department over pharmacy ads

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google has agreed to pay $500 million to settle charges that it posted ads for illegal pharmacies.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:40 AM ET, 08/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, DOJ

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 07/28/2011

The Circuit: DOJ looks at Google’s Admeld pickup, government surveillance, Sprint-LightSquared deal

By Hayley Tsukayama

DOJ looks at Google’s AdMeld pickup; government surveillance; Sprint strikes LightSquared deal.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:39 AM ET, 07/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: International, Kids, Comcast, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, LightSquared, Spectrum, Google, DOJ

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 07/21/2011

The Circuit: Dems against merger, Murdoch’s D.C. lobbyist, White House cutting back data centers

By Hayley Tsukayama

Dems against merger, Murdoch’s man in Washington, cutting back data centers.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:34 AM ET, 07/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Spectrum, Security, OMB, FCC, FTC, DOJ, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 07/14/2011

The Circuit: Lawmakers criticize Murdoch, Netflix expected backlash, privacy hearing

By Hayley Tsukayama

Lawmakers criticize Murdoch, Netflix expected backlash, privacy hearing.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 07/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Microsoft, Security, Privacy, FCC, Net neutrality, Netflix, FBI, DOJ, SEC

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 07/13/2011

The Circuit: Senate hearing on cramming, merger puts White House in tough spot; changes for Netflix

By Hayley Tsukayama

Senate hearing on cramming, merger puts Obama administration in a tough spot; Netflix changes its plans.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:54 AM ET, 07/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kids Online, International, Netflix, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, FTC, DOJ, Bill shock

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 07/07/2011

The Circuit: DOJ’s Christine Varney to step down; Obama’s Twitter town hall; Washington Post Jobs site hacked

By Hayley Tsukayama

Justice’s top antitrust cop, Christine Varney, to step down; Twitter town hall; Washington Post Jobs site hacked.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:26 AM ET, 07/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, IP, Hulu, Security, Twitter, Antitrust, DOJ

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 05/09/2011

The Circuit: Privacy, merger hearings this week; kids’ mobile privacy; Google, Skyhook suit

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Privacy, merger hearings this week; teens’ mobile privacy; Google, Skyhook suit.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:56 AM ET, 05/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, FCC, Privacy, FTC, DOJ, Google

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Franken schedules mobile privacy hearing

By Hayley Tsukayama

Mobile privacy will be getting its day on the Hill on May 10.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 05:09 PM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Google, FTC, DOJ, privacy

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 04/22/2011

The Circuit: iPhone data; AT&T, T-Mobile file with FCC; Samsung fires back at Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: iPhone data; AT&T, T-Mobile file with FCC; Samsung fires back at Apple.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:25 AM ET, 04/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/14/2011

The Circuit: Patent reform, cuts to Web freedom funds, Twitter’s lost founder

By Hayley Tsukayama

Patent reform markup, State Department makes cuts to Internet freedom funds, Twitter’s lost founder.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, DOJ, Twitter, International, IP

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 04/11/2011

Level 3 to acquire Global Crossing

By Hayley Tsukayama

The acquisition will create a network with service to 70 countries.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 10:19 AM ET, 04/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, FCC, DOJ

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/08/2011

The Circuit: Google reorganizes, net neutrality vote rescheduled, SEC may ease investor rules

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google reorganizes, net neutrality vote rescheduled, SEC may ease investor rules.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Antitrust, DOJ, Net Neutrality, FCC, SEC, Facebook

Posted at 05:12 PM ET, 03/28/2011

Sprint vows to fight AT&T/T-Mobile merger

By Hayley Tsukayama

Sprint made an official statement Monday voic

By Hayley Tsukayama | 05:12 PM ET, 03/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2011

Battle over AT&T, T-Mobile deal begins in Washington

By Hayley Tsukayama

Congress promised to take a “close look” at the $39 billion proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile and whether the union, which would create the nation’s largest cellphone company, would mean higher prices and less choice for consumers.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Clearwire, Apple, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/21/2011

The Circuit: AT&T plans to acquire T-Mobile, Google says Gmail blocked in China, Facebook acquires app maker

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T announced Sunday afternoon that it plans to buy T-Mobile, which would lead to the merger of the second- and fourth-largest mobile networks in the country.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 03/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, DOJ, FCC, Google, International, Facebook

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