Industries Served
 Communications
We have unparalleled
depth and breadth in
Cable Television,
Telecommunications,
Broadcasting,
Internet, Privacy and e-Commerce, and 700MHz
Energy
Regulatory,
General Business, Corporate & Securities expertise in the Electric, Natural Gas and Transportation industries.
Other
We also represent startup, established and international entities in a varied range of industries.
Practice Groups
Corporate & Securities
Regulatory/Administrative
Privacy, Internet &
e-Commerce
Litigation
Antitrust
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Cable Television
The firm has an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge, experience, and ability in cable television law.
We represent our cable television clients on a full range of matters arising before
the FCC, such as rate regulation, must carry/retransmission consent, customer service standards, leased access, subscriber privacy, EEO, program access and affiliation agreements, licensing, rulemakings, and special relief and waiver petitions, as well as all types of ownership issues.
The firm also assists with copyright matters, including the resolution of disputes before the U.S. Copyright Office and issues before other federal agencies, such as the:
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Department of Agriculture
Rural Utilities Service
Federal Aviation Administration
Occupational Safety
Health Administration.
On the local level, we help our cable clients in their relations with local and state franchising authorities regarding matter such as franchise renewals, modifications and transfers, rate increases, and franchise fees. Our regulatory attorneys work closely with our corporate and securities group to ensure that cable system sales, acquisitions, refinancings, and other transactional matters are handled in the most efficient and effective manner.
The firm is also involved in state and federal legislative matters affecting cable television, assisting the National Cable Television Association and other clients in connection with various proposals pending before Congress and the FCC from time to time, including the 1996 Telecommunications Act, the 1992 Cable Act, and the 1984 Cable Act. We also represent state cable television trade associations in connection with state legislative and regulatory issues and federal proposals with state-wide impact.
Our cable television clients include several of the nation's largest and most prominent multiple-system operators, growing medium-sized companies and smaller, privately owned entities. We also represent established and start-up cable programming networks, as well as brokerage firms, lenders, equipment manufacturers and others involved in various aspects of the cable industry.
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Representative Services
Worked with NCTA and/or Major cable clients to draft and lobby major legislation including:
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Telecommunications Act of 1996 |
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Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 |
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Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 |
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Pole Attachment Act of 1978 |
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Copyright Act of 1976 |
Successfully defended cable rate complaints affecting millions of cable subscribers.
Negotiated the first FCC “Social Contract” that allowed increased rates, helping client finance $5 Billion in system upgrades.
Successful defense of children’s programming and closed captioning complaints. |
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