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The Influencers: Facebook’S Libra, Public Blockchains, And The Ethical Considerations Of Centralization, Michele Benedetto Neitz

Publications

The theoretical promise of blockchain technology is truly extraordinary: a peer-to-peer distributed immutable ledger that could revolutionize economies, societies, and even our daily lives. But what if blockchain technology is not as decentralized as people think? What are the ramifications if, in reality, a blockchain’s core decisions are actually influenced by small groups of people or corporations?

This short article seeks to answer that question, by demonstrating that decentralized public blockchains are only as immutable as the decentralization of their governance. Moreover, the announcement of Libra, Facebook’s new permissioned blockchain, shows a growing trend of centralized control around decentralized technologies. …

Securing Mobile Technology & Financial Transactions In The United States, Eleanor Lumsden

Publications

One of the paradoxes of modern life is the conflict between convenience and security. Advances in technology simultaneously usher in progress and pain. The development of mobile and smartphone technology will have a significant positive impact on financial transactions and the average consumer’s access to financial services. Nevertheless, there are several reasons to secure mobile technology and financial transactions in the United States. First, cell phones increase the risk to personal security and most U.S. wireless carriers are using outdated encryption technology. Second, many cell phone users are more concerned with convenience—caring more about the availability and functionality of smartphone …

Destination Ventures, Ltd. V. F.C.C. And Moser V. F.C.C.: How Much Should The Telephone Consumer Protection Act Restrict Your Phone, Fax And Computer?, Michael D. Mcconathy

Golden Gate University Law Review

The Ninth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (hereinafter "TCPA") in two February 1995 decisions: Destination Ventures, Ltd. v. F.C.C. and Moser v. F.C.C. Destination Ventures marked the first examination of the TCPA by any United States Court of Appeals. In that case, the Ninth Circuit held that the TCPA ban on unsolicited facsimile (hereinafter "fax") advertising was a constitutional regulation of commercial speech since the provision reasonably fit the government interest in preventing advertisement cost-shifting to the consumer. Five days later, in Moser, the same three-judge panel reversed a district court decision and upheld the …

An Alternative Proposal To The Fcc's Proposed Amendment: Broadcast Media Concentration Rules, David C. King

Golden Gate University Law Review

In September, 1983, the FCC issued for administrative comment a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (hereafter Notice) aimed at amending the Seven Station Rule. The three major reasons cited by the Commission for proposing the amendment were the arbitrariness of the Seven Station Rule, the changed circumstances in the broadcasting industry since 1953, and the harm to diversity caused by the Rule despite its intended purpose. The Notice did not cite a specific alternative to the Rule, but indicated a possible interim amendment in the numerical ceiling to fourteen on-air television stations and thirty-six radio stations (FM and AM combined). …

Communications Law, Richard D. Harmon

Golden Gate University Law Review

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Communications Law, Marla Katz Westover

Golden Gate University Law Review

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Selected International Rules Of Foreign Direct Investment In The Telecommunications Sector And Its Influences On Taiwan's Telecommunications Legislation, Chun Hung Lin

Annual Survey of International & Comparative Law

In past decades, the most significant contributor to the booming global economy was the development of cross-border transactions. Specifically, foreign investment has expanded rapidly, becoming an increasingly important factor in host economies and in the international community. Also, foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased rapidly for a substantial period and covering a wide spectrum of industries. Moreover, foreign investment capital generally will spur economic growth and create better living standards in particular countries. Despite the benefits of FDI, many developing countries fear that by opening up their markets to competition and foreign investment without any restrictions, they will lose control …

If You Can't Say It, Why Can You Show It? An Open Letter To The Fcc, Wendy P. Rouder

Golden Gate University Law Review

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