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
SEC Advocacy
The firm counsels public companies on how to comply with the complex regulatory scheme governing financial reporting and accounting matters and other disclosure requirements. Our work includes engaging the Securities and Exchange Commission to find palatable alternatives to disclosure requirements that are impossible or impractical to meet.
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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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