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
Contact Us
|
|
Corporate Securities
SEC Compliance
We are routinely involved in ongoing public company reporting, including the preparation or review of clients' annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy materials for stockholder meetings, Section 16 reports and significant ownership reports on Schedule 13D. Clients engage our firm for advice and advocacy regarding their positions with respect to compliance with all types of SEC and applicable stock exchange requirements, including public disclosure of material or sensitive business developments. We help companies create and administer Board and executive compensation policies, particularly deferred and stock-based incentive compensation plans. We also assist them in complying with related reporting requirements.
 back
|
|
Representative Services
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. |
|
|