Fleischman and Harding LLP

Industries Served

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

Mergers and Acquisitions

A number of companies engage the firm as lead or special transaction counsel in mergers, business acquisitions/divestitures, auctions, restructurings, like-kind exchanges, strategic joint ventures and other material contractual arrangements. We guide clients through the proper structuring of new business opportunities. We advise on selection and formation of vehicles including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures, and draft related documents. We draft and negotiate documentation for the transaction; organize and perform appropriate due diligence; coordinate satisfaction of conditions to closing such as real estate transfers and required third-party consents; prosecute applications for federal, state and local regulatory consents; assist with related tax planning; and coordinate antitrust compliance including Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings and clearances. Consistent with its entrepreneurial orientation, the firm often plays a strategic role in structuring transactions, and then developing and implementing successful negotiation strategies.

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Representative Services

FCC, State and/or local regulatory services related to:

$17.6 Billion acquisition of cable television assets from Adelphia by Time Warner Cable and Comcast.

$165 Billion merger between Time Warner Inc. and America Online.

The imposition of a $1 million fine against the unauthorized delivery of VP by and MDU.

Fending off a foreign corporation hostile takeover attempt.

Thousands of initial cable franchises, modifications, transfers and renewals.

Broadcast television network indecency complaints.

Worked with NCTA and/or Major cable clients to draft and lobby major legislation including:

	Telecommunications Act of 1996
	Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992
	Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984
	Pole Attachment Act of 1978
	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.