The European Union (EU) has announced the lifting of economic sanctions on Syria, following the ousting of the long-standing Assad regime. This decision marks a significant turn in international policy, aiming to assist in the economic recovery of a nation that has endured years of civil strife and economic collapse. Details of this announcement can…
This week, significant transactions were reported in the latest Taxation With Representation column. Blackstone’s acquisition of TXNM Energy stands as a major highlight, illustrating the continued interest in energy assets. Meanwhile, tech giant OpenAI has expanded its portfolio by acquiring io Products, a move that underscores the rapid evolution in the technology sector. Lumen Technologies…
The Federal Communications Commission has seen a significant shift as the senior Democrat on the commission stepped down last Thursday. This departure has resulted in the agency now being composed of a Republican majority, with only one Democrat remaining. This change is likely to influence the direction of regulatory actions and decisions within the FCC,…
AT&T Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire the consumer fiber operations of Lumen Technologies Inc. for $5.75 billion, significantly enhancing its broadband service capabilities in key urban centers such as Denver and Las Vegas. This strategic move underscores AT&T’s commitment to expanding the reach of its fiber-optic network and positions the company to better…
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), a major telecommunications provider in Japan, is advancing efforts to make NTT Data Group a fully owned subsidiary with an offer valued at $16.4 billion. This move is particularly significant given NTT Data’s strong performance, which has been bolstered by a burgeoning demand for data centers fueled by developments in…
The telecommunications company, Lumen, has made a significant legal contention in front of the Colorado Supreme Court, emphasizing the necessity for attorneys to perform their own “objectively reasonable inquiry” when utilizing claims from external litigants. This argument arises in light of a shareholder lawsuit where allegations borrowed from other cases were utilized, despite the attorneys…
In a significant development for the telecommunications sector, Charter Communications Inc. and Cox Communications have announced a merger valued at approximately $34.5 billion. This strategic move is aimed at consolidating two of the largest cable providers in the United States, potentially altering the competitive landscape in the industry. The legal advisory for this transaction is…
In a strategic move reflecting the increasing demand for digital infrastructure expertise, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has appointed Tom Levine as a partner in their infrastructure group, based in London. Levine brings with him a wealth of experience in advising clients on complex commercial and regulatory matters, particularly within the telecommunications and technology…
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has expanded its energy sector capabilities in Asia by appointing Adam Moncrieff as an energy partner based in Singapore. This strategic move was announced this Wednesday. Moncrieff arrives at Orrick from A&O Shearman, bringing with him significant expertise in managing extensive and complex energy and infrastructure projects. His experience spans across…
Vedder Price has made a notable addition to its Miami office, welcoming Kimberley Lunetta as a shareholder within its labor and employment practice. As per the announcement, Lunetta brings her expertise in advising clients across sectors like financial services, life sciences, and telecommunications on labor and employment matters. Her practice includes handling employee medical leave,…
Kirkland & Ellis, a prominent law firm known for its complex litigation and high-profile corporate endeavors, has recently bolstered its ranks by recruiting John Kabealo and Evan Sills as partners in its international trade and national security practice group. The firm announced the addition of these legal professionals in a press release issued on Thursday….
Hogan Lovells has announced the recruitment of Fernando Margarit as a corporate and finance partner in the firm’s infrastructure, energy, resources, and projects practice located in Miami. Margarit joins from Hunton Andrews Kurth, bringing extensive expertise in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Margarit’s practice prominently features work on digital infrastructure projects, including both subsea and…
After a three-year hiatus in private practice, an attorney from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is returning to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to assume leadership of the Wireline Competition Bureau. This bureau is crucial for overseeing the development of wired telecommunications and ensuring fair competition within the sector. The attorney’s previous experience…
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…