DLA Piper, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of Tomás Correa as a partner in its Chilean office, specifically within the public law and regulated markets practice. This strategic move reinforces the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in key practice areas, especially as they relate to administrative law. Correa’s practice brings…
AT&T is seeing a shift in its growth trajectory and investor engagement, following significant investments aimed at building infrastructure and fortifying business operations. As part of its broader strategy for sustainable growth, the telecommunications giant has been striving to recapture investor confidence, which took a hit following previous ventures into the media industry that resulted…
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court recently upheld regulations introduced during the Biden administration concerning ‘ghost guns’—firearms that can be assembled from kits at home. These regulations have been at the center of legal debates concerning the scope of governmental authority in the regulation of firearms, especially in the context of modern technological…
On March 27, 2025, SCOTUSblog curated a selection of noteworthy articles and commentary regarding ongoing issues before the Supreme Court. This morning’s highlights focus on critical legal debates over telecommunications subsidies, firearm regulations, and executive authority. In a piece from The Associated Press, Mark Sherman examines the Supreme Court’s inclination to endorse an $8 billion…
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to deliberate a pivotal challenge regarding the federal “E-rate program,” which channels subsidies for telephone and high-speed internet services to schools, libraries, and various underserved communities across both rural and urban settings. This legal confrontation centers on the nondelegation doctrine, a theory that has gained traction among conservative legal…
This Wednesday, attention turns to the United States Supreme Court as it begins to hear arguments in a potentially transformative case: FCC v. Consumers’ Research. Scheduled just after 10 a.m. EDT, the case revolves around a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program designed to subsidize telephone and internet services for schools, libraries, and underserved communities. However,…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case that could redefine the boundaries of federal agency power, as it hears arguments on a challenge to the federal E-rate program. This program crucially funds telecommunications and internet services for schools, libraries, rural regions, and low-income urban communities. Centrally, the case raises questions about…
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has signaled a move that could impact significant merger and acquisition activities within the communications sector. Brendan Carr, FCC chairman, announced that the agency is ready to block proposals from companies promoting what he refers to as “invidious” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This development is expected…
In an ongoing series of legal confrontations challenging the authority of federal agencies, Consumers’ Research, a group renowned for its critique of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, is now directing its efforts toward federal regulators. This marks a significant shift by the group as it challenges a federal program requiring telecom carriers to financially contribute…
The White House has announced the appointment of Adam Cassady, a former top aide at the Federal Communications Commission, as the acting chief of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce is primarily responsible for managing federal spectrum policy, a crucial component in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure….
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faces a significant financial penalty as she has been ordered to pay over $54,000 in attorney fees related to a procedural misstep. The judgment was delivered in response to a violation of Georgia’s Open Records Act during her involvement in the high-profile case concerning former President Donald Trump’s alleged…
Michael Diz, once the co-chair of Debevoise & Plimpton’s mergers and acquisitions group, has transitioned to Davis Polk & Wardwell, assuming a partner role within its M&A practice in Northern California. Diz played a pivotal role at Debevoise by assisting the firm in expanding its Northern California operations over recent years. In 2021, he moved…
Akin has expanded its telecom portfolio by welcoming back Sean Conway as a partner in its telecom, media, and technology practice in Washington. This move comes as part of Akin’s strategy to bolster its capabilities and expertise in telecom policy and regulation amidst increasing federal initiatives in these areas. Conway returns to Akin from the…
Ashurst is broadening its operations in Papua New Guinea by bringing on board a litigator from a local telecommunications company. Michael Henao is set to join the firm as a partner, taking the helm of the disputes and regulatory practice in Ashurst’s Port Moresby office. Henao’s addition is part of Ashurst’s strategy to bolster its…
Latham & Watkins has advised Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica on its sale of South American assets worth $1.25 billion to Telecom Argentina. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Telecom Argentina in this deal. This transaction is part of Telefónica’s ongoing strategy to reduce its exposure to the Latin American market, a process in which Latham…
In a strategic move to enhance its telecommunications practice, DLA Piper has appointed Julie Kearney as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Kearney, who brings substantial regulatory expertise, recently served as the first chief of the Space Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In her role at the FCC, she spearheaded the development…
Eckert Seamans has bolstered its intellectual property practice with the addition of Trevor Bannister as a new member, according to the firm’s recent announcement. This strategic move comes as part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities in managing comprehensive patent portfolios across diverse sectors. Bannister will be based in the firm’s Pittsburgh…
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision rejecting Wisconsin Bell’s attempt to evade a whistleblower lawsuit, underlining a broader interpretation of what constitutes a fraudulent claim under the False Claims Act (FCA). The case revolved around whether requests for reimbursements submitted by the telecommunications provider to the E-rate program—a government initiative facilitating internet access…
Greenberg Traurig, a prominent international law firm, has further strengthened its telecommunications capabilities with the hiring of Kate Dickerson as a shareholder. Dickerson will join the firm’s technology, media, and telecommunications practice in the Washington, D.C. office, bringing her expertise to bear on a range of complex legal and regulatory challenges. Kate Dickerson brings a…
In a recent legal development, Verizon Communications Inc. successfully defended against a lawsuit filed by a utility worker who claimed that his exposure to lead-covered cables led to adverse health effects. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Ranjan dismissed the case, noting the lack of concrete evidence linking the worker’s symptoms directly to lead exposure from…
Two days of protests have led to the Trump administration’s decision to reverse its controversial freeze on funding for a $42 billion broadband initiative. This move has raised questions and concerns about the future of broadband development in the United States. The rescinded freeze was initially put in place due to concerns regarding the prioritization…
In a strategic move to bolster its energy and sustainability practice, law firm Mintz has announced the recruitment of Luis Torres as a partner in their Washington and New York offices. Torres joins the firm with a wealth of experience, representing sponsors, asset managers, commercial and multilateral lenders, as well as sovereign entities. His practice…
Kirkland & Ellis has announced the appointment of Kemal Hawa as a partner in its corporate practice group, further solidifying its position in the digital infrastructure and telecommunications sectors. The firm outlined that Hawa will bring extensive expertise in complex transactions, advising clients such as private equity firms, infrastructure funds, real estate investors, and lenders…
Cornell University has initiated legal proceedings against telecommunication giants AT&T and Verizon, alleging infringement of the university’s Wi-Fi technology patents. The lawsuit emerged publicly through Law.com Radar, a platform dedicated to promptly informing about newly filed cases in both state and federal courts. This complaint adds to an ongoing conversation about the protection and misuse…
The Trump administration recently made headlines by dismantling several advisory boards under the Department of Homeland Security, attributing the decision to conflicts between the boards’ perceived agendas and national security objectives. In a statement released by the DHS, the department emphasized its refusal to support any committee pushing agendas contrary to the national security mission,…