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23 December 2011
GCI Petition for Reconsideration of USF/ICC Order

Press Releases & Advisories

30 November 2011
Update: FTC Extends Deadline for COPPA Rule Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

29 November 2011
Advisory: Facebook Enters Settlement with FTC Over Deceptive Privacy Practices
On November 29, 2011, Facebook, Inc. ("Facebook") agreed to settle charges before the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") of deceptive privacy practices.

Briefs & Filings

28 November 2011
Riverkeeper and Scenic Hudson’s Amicus Brief Supporting the Petitioners and Advocating Reversal

Press Releases & Advisories

28 November 2011
Six W&G Lawyers Recognized in the 2011 Edition of "Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Guide to the Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers"

Speech or Presentation

14 November 2011
The International Import Certificate - A Burdensome Relic

Press Releases & Advisories

07 November 2011
W&G Partner Thomas G. Connolly Admitted to the American College of Trial Lawyers

Press Releases & Advisories

07 November 2011
W&G Partner Chad Breckinridge Published in IndustryWeek

Briefs & Filings

03 November 2011
Vonage Reply Comments re 911 and Redefining Interconnected VoIP

Press Releases & Advisories

01 November 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Issues Order Extending TRS Fund Obligations to Non-Interconnected VoIP Providers
On October 7, 2011, the FCC issued an order extending obligations to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund to non-interconnected VoIP providers.

Press Releases & Advisories

31 October 2011
Advisory: FTC Proposes Revisions to COPPA Rule, Imposes New Requirements on Website Operators/Services and Children’s Privacy
In September 2011, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") released for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking detailing its proposed amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act-implementing rule ("COPPA Rule").

Briefs & Filings

25 October 2011
Brief of Appellant Sprint Communications Company, L.P.

Press Releases & Advisories

24 October 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Issues Two Orders on the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
On October 7, 2011, the FCC issued two orders interpreting various provisions of the Twentieth-Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (“CVAA”).

Press Releases & Advisories

05 October 2011
W&G Successfully Represents Level 3 Communications, Inc., to Obtain U.S. National Security and FCC Regulatory Approvals for Its Acquisition of Global Crossing Limited

Briefs & Filings

03 October 2011
Vonage Comments re 911 and Redefining Interconnected VoIP

Briefs & Filings

30 September 2011
Level 3 ROW Notice of Inquiry Reply Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

30 September 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Proposes $20 Million in Penalties for Deceptive Marketing of Prepaid Calling Cards
Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission issued Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NALs") totaling $20 million against four companies for allegedly using deceptive marketing practices to sell prepaid calling cards, primarily to immigrant communities, in violation of section 201(b) the Communications Act.

Press Releases & Advisories

29 September 2011
Advisory: Program Carriage Order and NPRM Published in Federal Register
On September 29, 2011, the Federal Register published a Second Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the FCC’s “Program Carriage” rules.

Briefs & Filings

06 September 2011
Sorenson Paperwork Reduction Act Comments

Briefs & Filings

06 September 2011
GCI USF/ICC Further Inquiry Reply Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

01 September 2011
Five W&G Lawyers Recognized in 2012 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
Wiltshire & Grannis LLP is pleased to announce that the 2012 edition of the Best Lawyers in America included five of the firm’s most talented lawyers.

Press Releases & Advisories

30 August 2011
News Release: W&G Partner Kent Bressie to Chair Keynote Regulatory Panel at Submarine Networks World Conference in Singapore

Briefs & Filings

24 August 2011
GCI USF/ICC Further Inquiry Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

18 August 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2011 Due September 14, 2011
The Federal Communications Commission announced yesterday that its automated filing and payment system (“Fee Filer”) is available for filing and payment of fiscal year (“FY”) 2011 regulatory fees.

Briefs & Filings

16 August 2011
Sorenson Opposition to CSDVRS Petition

Briefs & Filings

08 August 2011
Vonage Outage Reporting Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

26 July 2011
W&G Trade Control Advisory: BIS Proposes First Comprehensive Definition of "Specially Designed"
The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") released a proposed rule on July 15, 2011, that would for the first time provide a comprehensive definition of the term "specially designed."

Speech or Presentation

21 July 2011
Managing U.S. International Telecom Policy Relations, Presentation at FSI Course

Press Releases & Advisories

20 July 2011
Regulatory Advisory: Update: FCC Seeks Comment on Draft Filing Manual for Proposed Section 43.62 Annual Reports, Sets Comment Deadlines for Pending Rulemaking
As described in a July 5, 2011 Wiltshire & Grannis Regulatory Advisory, the International Bureau has prepared and now seeks comment on a draft Manual for Filing Section 43.62 Annual Reports (“Draft Filing Manual”).

Press Releases & Advisories

14 July 2011
Madeleine Findley Quoted on Privacy and Data Retention Issues in Proposed Legislation Amending ECPA

Press Releases & Advisories

05 July 2011
Advisory: TWTC Files Petition Seeking Declaratory Ruling from the FCC Regarding Direct IP-to-IP Interconnection and Facilities-Based VoIP Classification
On June 30, 2011, tw telecom inc. ("TWTC") filed a petition seeking a declaratory ruling from the Federal Communications Commission clarifying that TWTC has the right to establish direct IP-to-IP interconnection with incumbent LECs for the transmission and routing of TWTC's facilities-based Voice over Internet Protocol services and its IP-in-the-middle voice services.

Press Releases & Advisories

05 July 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Streamlines International Reporting Requirements and Proposes to Extend Reporting Requirements to Interconnected VoIP Service Providers
On May 13, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission issued a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking eliminating certain reporting obligations related to international telecommunications traffic while also seeking comment on extending international reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service providers.

Press Releases & Advisories

24 June 2011
Advisory: FCC Releases Report and Order on Implementing the Truth in Caller ID Act
On June 22, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order adopting rules implementing the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009.

Press Releases & Advisories

22 June 2011
Wiltshire & Grannis Wins Ballot Access for Maryland Libertarians and Greens
The Maryland Libertarian and Green parties once again won the right to be recognized as ballot-eligible political parties, thanks to a ruling from the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. The court’s ruling clears the way for both parties to nominate candidates by July 1 for Baltimore’s upcoming municipal elections.

Press Releases & Advisories

10 June 2011
Wiltshire & Grannis Telecom Practice Receives Top-Tier Ranking in Chambers USA 2011
Chambers and Partners, publishers of the popular Chambers guides to the world's leading lawyers, have once again named Wiltshire & Grannis LLP #1 among Telecom, Broadcast, and Satellite Regulatory firms in the just-published 2011 edition.

Press Releases & Advisories

10 June 2011
Advisory: FCC Releases Report and Order on Electronic Filing of Tariffs
On June 9th, 2011 the FCC released a Report and Order (FCC 11-92) with significant updates to the tariff filing process. Once the new rules take effect, all carriers will be required to file their tariffs and corresponding documents electronically.

Briefs & Filings

09 June 2011
Sorenson Response to Hamilton Relay Petition

Briefs & Filings

01 June 2011
W&G Seeks FCC Approval for Level 3 Communications’ Acquisition of Global Crossing

Press Releases & Advisories

31 May 2011
W&G Represents Amper S.A. and eLandia International, Inc. to Obtain Timely Clearances from the CFIUS, Team Telecom, and the FCC for Amper’s Acquisition of eLandia
Wiltshire & Grannis LLP successfully represented both Spanish purchaser Amper S.A. and U.S. seller eLandia International, Inc. before the inter-agency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, the Team Telecom agencies, and the Federal Communications Commission, with respect to Amper’s acquisition of eLandia and its telecommunications businesses in the territory of American Samoa, including Blue Sky Communications and the American Samoa Hawaii cable system.

Briefs & Filings

23 May 2011
GCI Connect America Fund Reply Comments

Press Releases & Advisories

20 May 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Outage Reporting
On May 13, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding its outage reporting requirements. In the NPRM, the Commission proposes to extend its outage reporting rules to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service providers and to broadband Internet Service Providers. Such a rule, if implemented, would sweep a wide array of entities into the regulatory reporting system.

Briefs & Filings

19 May 2011
Citrix Online Reply Comments on Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund

Briefs & Filings

13 May 2011
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Amicus Brief for National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

Press Releases & Advisories

09 May 2011
Pole Attachment Order Summary

Press Releases & Advisories

02 May 2011
Four W&G Lawyers Recognized in 2011 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America”
Wiltshire & Grannis LLP is pleased to announce that the 2011 edition of the Best Lawyers in America included four of the firm’s most talented lawyers.

Speech or Presentation

30 April 2011
Patricia Paoletta Moderates the Congressional Panel at the 2011 Annual Seminar of the Federal Communications Bar Association, April 30, 2011

Briefs & Filings

18 April 2011
GCI Connect America Fund Comments

Speech or Presentation

13 April 2011
W&G Partner Kent Bressie Speaks about the Challenges of Hybrid Infrastructure at Plenary Meeting of International Cable Protection Committee in Singapore

Press Releases & Advisories

4 April 2011
W&G Partner Kent Bressie to Speak about the Challenges of Hybrid Infrastructure at Plenary Meeting of International Cable Protection Committee in Singapore

Briefs & Filings

04 April 2011
Vonage Response to California PUC Staff Petition re VoIP Regulation

Press Releases & Advisories

01 April 2011
Advisory: Significant Privacy Enforcement Seen in FTC Consent Order Regarding Privacy Violations in Google Buzz Launch
On March 30, 2011, Google Inc. agreed to settle charges before the Federal Trade Commission of privacy violations and deceptive tactics stemming from Google’s launch of its Google Buzz social network in 2010.

Briefs & Filings

20 March 2011
U.S. v. Carson, et al. – Reply to Government's Opposition to Motion for Leave to File a Special Appearance

Briefs & Filings

15 March 2011
W&G Seeks FCC Approval for Blue Sky's Acquisition of SamoaTel Limited in Independent Samoa

Press Releases & Advisories

08 March 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Issues Three NPRMs on The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
On March 3, 2011, the FCC issued three notices of proposed rulemaking addressing provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. The Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand communications and video access for individuals with disabilities.

Briefs & Filings

07 March 2011
U.S. v. Carson, et al. – Motion for Leave to File a Special Appearance

Briefs & Filings

07 March 2011
U.S. v. Carson, et al. – Motion to Dismiss

Press Releases & Advisories

04 March 2011
Regulatory Advisory: FCC Issues Retransmission Consent NPRM
On March 3, 2011, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) requesting public comment on proposals to streamline the “retransmission consent” rules governing satellite and cable carriage of broadcast television stations.

Press Releases & Advisories

2 March 2011
W&G Represents CFC to Obtain Historic Regulatory Approvals for Acquisitions of the Principal Cable Television Providers in the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten
Wiltshire & Grannis LLP successfully represented National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation to obtain final regulatory approvals from British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten regulators to acquire BVI Cable T.V. Ltd. and St. Maarten Cable TV, the principal cable television providers in their respective territories, from Stan Springel, as Chapter 11 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Innovative Communication Corporation.

Briefs & Filings

18 February 2011
Vonage Reply Comments on E911 Location Accuracy

Press Releases & Advisories

09 February 2011
Advisory: FCC Publishes Paperwork Reduction Act Notices Re: Open Internet Order
On February 9, 2011, the FCC published two notices in the Federal Register, requesting public comment on provisions of the December 23, 2010, Open Internet Order, which require the disclosure of network management practices and set forth formal complaint procedures.

Speech or Presentation

04 February 2011
Comments on DOJ’s Appellate Litigation Strategy in the Health Care Cases

Press Releases & Advisories

03 February 2011
Advisory: Dodd-Frank Act: Financial Incentives and Protection for Securities Whistleblowers
Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Act”) on July 21, 2010. Section 21F of the Act – entitled “Securities Whistleblower Incentives and Protection” – establishes substantial financial incentives and protection for securities fraud whistleblowers.

Speech or Presentation

02 February 2011
Kent Bressie Speaks at PTC '11 in Honolulu, Hawaii, re Continuing National Security, Licensing, and Environmental Regulation Challenges for Undersea Cables

Press Releases & Advisories

31 January 2011
Advisory: FCC Conditionally Designates Nine Entities As TV Bands Device Database Administrators
On January 26, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology (“OET”) issued an order conditionally designating nine entities – Comsearch, Frequency Finder Inc., Google Inc., KB Enterprises LLC and LS Telecom, Key Bridge Global LLC, Neustar Inc., Spectrum Bridge Inc., Telcordia Technologies, and WSdb LLC – as TV bands device database administrators.

Press Releases & Advisories

24 January 2011
Paul Margie Appointed to State Department Disaster Response Group
Ambassador Philip L. Verveer has appointed Wiltshire & Grannis partner Paul Margie to serve on a new group to provide advice on the role of communications technologies in international disaster response.

Briefs & Filings

19 January 2011
Vonage Comments on E911 Location Accuracy

Briefs & Filings

18 January 2011
GCI Mobility Fund Reply Comments

Speech or Presentation

08 January 2011
Patricia Paoletta Discusses Potential Action in Technology and Telecommunications Policy in the 112th Congress on C-SPAN’s The Communicators

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