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How to Choose a Lobbyist

How to Choose a Lobbyist

Since the early 2000s, there has been a steady increase in the amount of government activity that has directly affected healthcare stakeholders. Prior to this time-period, companies could afford to focus only on differentiating their products from their competitors. Now companies are finding that during their strategic planning meetings, they must account for how state and federal government activity may impact their bottom line. In addition to having a Government Affairs staff, these same companies are starting to realize the importance of having established a relationship with a lobbyist. The question is how do you find the right lobbyist for your organization?

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Texas Content Moderation Law Applicable to Social Media Companies

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Texas Content Moderation Law Applicable to Social Media Companies

The United States Supreme Court issued a May 31, 2022 5-4 opinion found here that blocks a Texas law that prohibits large social media companies, from banning or removing users’ posts based on political viewpoints.

technology, U.S. Supreme Court, communicationsRon LantonJune 1, 2022NetChoice, Computer & Communications Industry Association, U.S. Supreme Court, HB 20, Texas

Lanton Law Interviews Famlee Founder & CEO Shelley Bailey

Lanton Law Interviews Famlee Founder & CEO Shelley Bailey

Ron Lanton of Lanton Law interviews Shelley Bailey of Famlee. They discuss fertility, entrepreneurship and the benefits of technology for the advancement of women's health.

Lanton Law Podcast Episode 1

Lanton Law Podcast Episode 1

On Episode 1 Lanton Law speaks with STACK CEO Jonathan Ogurchak about privacy trends, healthcare efficiencies using SAAS and whether healthcare is ready for tech disruption.

healthcare, privacy, technology, telecommunications, telehealth, telemedicineRon LantonMay 12, 2022SAAS, technology, healthcare, privacy

FDA Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance

FDA Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance

The FDA has just released a new cybersecurity draft titled “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability.”

FDA, Cybersecurity, data, tech, technology, telecommunications, telehealth, telemedicineRon LantonApril 18, 2022Cybersecurity, FDA, Draft Guidance, malware, medical device

Major Tech Legislation Passes U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

Major Tech Legislation Passes U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 16-6 to advance the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

technology, tech, communications, Congress, U.S. SenateRon LantonJanuary 20, 2022American Innovation and Choice Online Act, Senate Judiciary Committee, technology

The Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA) Introduced to Ensure Social Media Platform Transparency

The Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA) Introduced to Ensure Social Media Platform Transparency

Senators Coons (D-DE), Kloubuchar (D-MN) and Portman (R-OH) have introduced a bi-partisan proposed bill that would require social media companies to provide vetted, independent researchers and the public with access to certain platform data.

communications, Congress, data, telecommunications, technology, techRon LantonDecember 9, 2021Platform Accountability and Transparency Act, social media platforms, technology, tech, FTC

Rohit Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Changing Tech Stakeholder Influence

Rohit Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Changing Tech Stakeholder Influence

Rohit Chopra who is the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified before the House Financial Services Committee regarding how “Congress has tasked the CFPB with monitoring market conditions to spot risks, ensure compliance with existing law, and promote competition in order to protect families and honest businesses.”

technology, tech, telecommunications, fintech, CFPBRon LantonOctober 28, 2021Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, House Financial Services Committee

First Meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Occurs

First Meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Occurs

The White House held the first meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Occurs (PCAST). PCAST deals with “1) U.S. competitiveness, security, and international science and technology leadership; and 2) U.S. public health and pandemic preparedness.”

White House, tech, technology, telecommunicationsRon LantonOctober 5, 2021President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), PCAST, White House

FTC Report to Congress on Privacy and Security

FTC Report to Congress on Privacy and Security

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last month issued the FTC Report to Congress on Privacy and Security.

communications, Cybersecurity, data, data privacy, FTC, IoT, technology, telecommunications, 5GRon LantonOctober 5, 2021Federal Trade Commission, FTC, privacy and data security, privacy

New Request for Public Comment Regarding Technology Stakeholders

New Request for Public Comment Regarding Technology Stakeholders

The Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Technology Evaluation, U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a Notice of request for public comment. The notice is titled Notice of Request for Public Comments. According to the Bureau:

technology, telecommunicationsRon LantonSeptember 20, 2021Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Technology Evaluation, U.S. Department of Commerce, Executive Order, America's Supply Chains

Illumina Acquires Grail

Illumina Acquires Grail

According to the press release, Illumina announced that it has acquired GRAIL.

biologics, biometric, biotech, biotechnology, cancer, genome, genomic testing, technology, pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmacyRon LantonAugust 20, 2021Illumina, Grail, Galleri test, cancer, oncology, genomic testing, genome, COVID-19

Bipartisan Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition Introduced

Bipartisan Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition Introduced

Last week U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Open App Markets Act.

antitrust, app-based companies, communications, data, fintech, tech, technologyRon LantonAugust 16, 2021Open App Markets Act, app store, legislation, Congress, Antitrust

President Biden Issues Executive Order Aimed at Multiple Industries

President Biden Issues Executive Order Aimed at Multiple Industries

President Biden has issued an Executive Order (EO) titled Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.

banking, communications, data privacy, data, digital health, Farming, agriculture, healthcare, life sciences, technology, telecommunications, transportation, financeRon LantonJuly 12, 2021Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

U.S. Senate Passes the Innovation and Competition Act

U.S. Senate Passes the Innovation and Competition Act

Earlier this month the U.S. Senate passed a rare bi-partisan bill called the United States Innovation and Competition Act, which seeks to improve America's competitive edge by investing billions of dollars in scientific and technological innovations – including artificial intelligence, computer chips and robotics.

technology, tech, telecommunications, supply chain, semiconductor, Congress, communications, dataRon LantonJune 17, 2021United States Innovation and Competition Act, AI, artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductor, computer chips, national security, Congress

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Introduced

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Introduced

Via a recently released a press release describing how a group of bipartisan Senators including Joe Manchin (D-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced the bipartisan Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act to make current telehealth flexibilities permanent.

White House Releases Report Outlining Steps to Strengthen Critical Supply Chains

White House Releases Report Outlining Steps to Strengthen Critical Supply Chains

In February 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order to direct a government-wide “approach to assessing vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains.”

semiconductor, manufacturing, supply chain, trade, telecommunications, technology, tech, pharmaceuticals, healthcareRon LantonJune 17, 2021Supply Chain, Executive Order, pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, electric vehicles, semiconductor

Data Protection Agency (DPA) Legislation Reintroduced

Data Protection Agency (DPA) Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) issued a press release announcing the Data Protection Act of 2021, which would create the DPA, an independent federal agency whose goal is to protect Americans’ data, instill privacy safeguards and work to ensure that there is transparency in data sharing practices.

House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

According to press release, the House Committee on the Judiciary’s Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Cicilline (D-RI) and Ranking Member Buck (R-CO) announced their antitrust bi-partisan agenda outlined below:

communications, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, tech, technologyRon LantonJune 17, 2021House Committee on the Judiciary, Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Congress

Lina Khan Sworn in as FTC Chair

Lina Khan Sworn in as FTC Chair

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a June 15th press release announcing Lina Khan as the Chair of the FTC, with her term expiring on September 25, 2024. Ms. Khan was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 15, 2021.

antitrust, FTC, Congress, life sciences, healthcare, technology, tech, telecommunicationsRon LantonJune 17, 2021FTC, technology, healthcare, Federal Trade Commission, Antitrust