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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Corporate Securities
General Counsel
The firm counsels public companies on how to successfully conduct business in what has become a litigation-prone environment. Our work includes all aspects of federal and state securities and corporate law compliance, including shareholder rights that may be triggered by extraordinary corporate events. We work with Boards and their Committees, Directors and management to develop strategies for initial and ongoing compliance with requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related SEC and stock exchange rules.
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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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