Russel retired from Mintz in 2026. He was a wireless communications attorney at Mintz.

What's New in 5G - June 2021

June 2, 2021 | Blog | By Russell Fox, T. Scott Thompson, Angela Kung, Daniel P. Reing, Christen B'anca Glenn

The next-generation of wireless technologies – known as 5G – is here. Not only is it expected to offer network speeds that are up to 100 times faster than 4G LTE and reduce latency to nearly zero, it will allow networks to handle 100 times the number of connected devices, revolutionizing business and consumer connectivity and enabling the “Internet of Things.” Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools it needs to maintain U.S. leadership in commercial 5G deployments. This blog provides monthly updates on FCC actions and Congressional efforts to win the race to 5G.

May 17, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Joshua Briones, Jonathan P. Garvin, Kara M. Cormier

The May 2021 TCPA Digest discusses a proposal to speed up STIR/SHAKEN implementation for small voice service providers, a proposed protective order to safeguard confidential information submitted to the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD), and a Sixth Circuit case confirming that a company can’t be liable in a junk-fax case unless it has some knowledge that an unsolicited fax has been sent.

May 17, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin

Commission Seeks Input on Protective Order for Robocall Mitigation Database

May 17, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin

Commission Considering Reduced STIR/SHAKEN Extension for Small Providers

May 3, 2021 | Blog | By Russell Fox, T. Scott Thompson, Angela Kung, Daniel P. Reing, Christen B'anca Glenn

April 16, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Joshua Briones, Jonathan P. Garvin, Esteban Morales

The April 2021 TCPA Digest discusses the FCC’s record $225 million fine against a pair of robocallers, Congressional lawmakers’ response to the SCOTUS Facebook auto-dialer ruling, compliance dates for the TRACED Act, and a U.S. magistrate judge’s recommendation, based on the Facebook ruling, not to dismiss a TCPA case.

April 16, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin

The FCC issued a record $225 million fine against a pair of robocallers and its Enforcement Bureau issued cease-and-desist letters to eight voice providers.

April 16, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin

Read about a joint statement issued by Congressional lawmakers about their plans to introduce legislation to counter the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Facebook v. Duguid, which held that under the TCPA, an automatic telephone dialing system must be able to perform random or sequential number generation.

April 16, 2021 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin

Read about an FCC order requiring compliance with Section 10 of the TRACED Act by May 6, 2021 and the January 1, 2022 deadline for voice service providers to implement systems to notify callers immediately when calls are blocked.

April 2, 2021 | Blog | By Russell Fox, T. Scott Thompson, Angela Kung, Daniel P. Reing, Christen B'anca Glenn

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August 28, 2025

173 Mintz attorneys across 53 practice areas have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Five Mintz attorneys received 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 61 firm attorneys were included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Mintz Represents T-Mobile before FCC in SpaceX Commercial Direct-to-Smartphone Service Agreement

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Mintz represented T-Mobile before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) related to the company’s provision of supplemental coverage from space (SCS) in cooperation with its partner in this venture – SpaceX. The new service will give T-Mobile customers the ability to communicate in areas where there is no traditional cell phone coverage.

The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas

August 15, 2024

187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

One Hundred Twenty Mintz Attorneys Ranked as Leaders by Best Lawyers 2024

August 17, 2023

Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

Mintz Receives High Rankings In The 2023 Edition Of Legal 500 United States

June 09, 2023

BOSTON – Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recognized in 14 practice categories, and 59 individual attorneys are also recognized in the guide, some in more than one category.

One Hundred Eight Mintz Attorneys Ranked as Leaders by Best Lawyers 2023

August 18, 2022

Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.