United States v. Verizon

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Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Internet_Association
gptkb:Free_Press
gptkb:American_Civil_Liberties_Union
gptkb:Electronic_Frontier_Foundation
Public Knowledge
gptkbp:appeals_to no appeal filed
gptkbp:case_number 1:15-cv-00787
gptkbp:case_outcome market competition
upheld Verizon's practices
regulatory authority of FCC
gptkbp:case_significance gptkb:cultural_landmark
influenced public policy
inspired grassroots movements
affected consumer rights
emphasized importance of open internet
highlighted digital divide issues
led to public advocacy campaigns
raised awareness of net neutrality issues
shaped regulatory landscape
sparked legislative proposals
set precedent for ISPs
gptkbp:court gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:decided_by gptkb:United_States_District_Court
gptkbp:dissenting_opinion not applicable
gptkbp:has_implications_for future of internet regulation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label United States v. Verizon
gptkbp:impact internet service providers
gptkbp:involves gptkb:United_States_government
gptkb:Verizon_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:judged_by April 2016
gptkbp:jurisdiction federal jurisdiction
subject matter jurisdiction
gptkbp:legal_context telecommunications law
internet law
gptkbp:legal_issue net neutrality
gptkbp:legal_principle First Amendment rights
administrative law
gptkbp:legal_representation gptkb:Police_Department
Verizon's legal team
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Telecommunications_Act_of_1996
gptkb:Communications_Act_of_1934
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:outcome court ruled in favor of Verizon
gptkbp:precedent FCC regulations
gptkbp:public_perception supported deregulation
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed reactions
gptkbp:related_cases gptkb:AT&_T_v._FCC
gptkb:Verizon_v._FCC
influenced future rulings
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkbp:significance influenced net neutrality debates
gptkbp:year gptkb:2016
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EFF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5