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Introduction

DWT serves cable television operators and prominent cable networks with legal and business sophistication that matches the latest developments in the industry. We are a leading national media/telecommunications law firm, and have successfully represented both small cable television operators and multiple system operators. Our attorneys also counsel clients across the entire spectrum of the media and telecommunications fields, from cable networks and newspapers to wireline and wireless carriers to equipment manufacturers. In counseling these and other clients, we pride ourselves on being able to integrate the related business issues in order to devise the best overall solution. We make it our business to stay ahead of the technology and ahead of the trends in this exciting industry, in order to provide top-quality assistance to our clients and their businesses.

Department Members


Los Angeles
William F. Bly

New York
Edward J. Davis
Robert J. Driscoll

Portland
Duane A. Bosworth
Timothy Volpert

Seattle
Dirk J. Giseburt
Gregory J. Kopta

Washington, D.C.
Burt Braverman
Maria T. Browne
Adam S. Caldwell
Theresa Cavanaugh
Maurita K. Coley
Robert Corn-Revere
John C. Dodge
Liz Drogula
Chris Fedeli
Ann E. Flowers
Danielle Frappier
Frederick W. Giroux
Paul Glist
Madie Gustafson
K.C. Halm
Wesley R. Heppler
Steven J. Horvitz
Paul B. Hudson
Brian J. Hurh
James F. Ireland
Bryan T. McGinnis
Brian Nixon
Daniel P. Reing
Christopher W. Savage
Robert G. Scott
John D. Seiver
David M. Silverman
Michael C. Sloan
T. Scott Thompson
Jennifer M. Toland
James W. Tomlinson
Jill M. Valenstein



Publications


FCC Cable Television Rules - 2008
Click here to purchase copies of Davis Wright Tremaine's 2008 compilation of the FCC Cable Television Rules.


Advisory Bulletins


California PUC Issues Decision in Emergency Preparedness Rulemaking [Sept. 2008]
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FCC Grants Small Systems Relief from Dual Must Carry [Sept. 2008] read bulletin
   
FCC Questions Switched Digital Video
[Aug. 2008] read bulletin
   
FCC Imposes New Government Constraints on Internet Network Management [Aug. 2008] read bulletin
   
3rd Circuit Rejects FCC's “Fleeting Images” Policy, Reverses Super Bowl Fine [July 2008] read bulletin
   
CPUC Amends Video Franchising Rules: Extension applications, bonding requirements, broadband reporting affected [July 2008]
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OMB Rejects FCC Commercial Leased Access Rules [July 2008] read bulletin
   
FCC Initiates Embedded Advertising and Sponsorship Identification Rulemaking Proceeding [July 2008] read bulletin
   
Sixth Circuit Upholds FCC’s Cable Franchising Order [June 2008] read bulletin
   
Washington Supreme Court Holds that Cable Internet Service May Not Be Taxed as Telephone Service [June 2008] read bulletin
   
The Digital Television Two-Way Memorandum of Understanding: Cable industry, manufacturers agree on box-free interactive service delivery [June 2008] read bulletin
   
Court Stays FCC’s New Commercial Leased Access Rules [May 2008] read bulletin
   
FCC Imposes New Cable Television Customer Notice Requirement [Mar. 2008] read bulletin
   
FCC Releases Text of Leased Access Order
[Feb. 2008] read bulletin
   
New FCC Telephone Privacy Rules Effective Dec. 8, 2007 [Dec. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Now Accepting Applications for Non-Exclusive 3.6 GHz Wireless Licenses
[Dec. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Releases Text of New Digital Transition “Must-Carry” Order, NPRM [Dec. 2007]
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November FCC Meeting – Cable Agenda Update [Nov. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Proposes Vast Changes to the Federal Regulatory Scheme Governing Cable, Broadband and Telecommunications Pole Attachment Rates, Terms and Conditions [Nov. 2007] read bulletin
   
Warning: Immediate Action Required by All Providers of Telephone or VoIP Services to Comply with New FCC CPNI Rules [Nov. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Declares Exclusive Access Agreements Between Multichannel Distributors and Multiple-Dwelling Units Unenforceable
[Nov. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Applies Certain Competitive Franchising Rulings to Existing Cable Operators [Oct. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Voids Exclusive Cable Service In Apartments [Oct. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Releases Text of Ban Extension Order and New NPRM on “Tying” [Oct. 2007]
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FCC Adopts Post-Digital Transition “Must-Carry” Rules, Extends Ban on Exclusive Programming Contracts, and Opens Inquiry Into “Tying” Agreements [Sept. 2007] read bulletin
   
Increased Captioning Obligation for “Pre-Rule” Video Programming: Effective January 1, 2008 [Sept. 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Adopts Final Rules for 700 MHz Auction [August 2007] read bulletin
   
Federal District Court Declares AT&T U-Verse to be Cable Service and Cable System
[July 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Issues Rules Extending Hearing and Speech-Impaired Access Requirements (TRS) to VoIP Services [June 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Requests Comments on Changes to Its Commercial Leased Access and Program Carriage Rules [June 2007] read bulletin
   
Second Circuit Rejects FCC’s “Fleeting Expletives” Policy; Questions Indecency Regime [June 2007] read bulletin
   
U.S. Court of Appeals Rejects DBS Challenge to Kentucky Taxation of Multichannel Video Sales and Revenues [June 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Extends Hearing and Speech-Impaired Access Requirements (TRS) to VoIP Services [June 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Releases Details of Request for Comment on Must-Carry Rules Post 2009 Digital TV Transition [May 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Issues Report on Violent Television Programming and its Impact on Children
[April 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Seeks Comment on Scope of Cable’s Must-Carry Obligations After 2009 Digital Television Transition [April 2007] read bulletin
   
FCC Set to Examine Exclusive Video Service Contracts in MDUs [March 2007] read advisory
   
California Public Utilities Commission Releases Final Decision on Rulemaking to Implement California’s New Video Franchising Statute [March 2007] read advisory
   
Federal District Court Confirms Right Of Wireless Providers To Bring Facial Challenge To Municipal Ordinances Under Section 253 Of Communications Act [March 2007]
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FCC Issues Competitive Cable Franchising Order [March 2007] read advisory
   
FCC Order Clarifies Interconnection Rights of Carriers Serving VoIP Providers [March 2007] read advisory
   
FCC Issues New NPRM to Consider Further Extending Ban on Exclusive Cable Network Programming Contracts [Feb. 2007] read advisory
   
REMINDER: VoIP and Broadband Internet Access Providers Face Approaching Compliance Deadlines Under CALEA
[Feb. 2007] read advisory
   
Commissioner Chong Releases Proposed Decision in Rulemaking to Implement California’s New Video Franchising Legislation [Jan. 2007] read advisory
   
FCC Spectrum Auctions Update
[Jan. 2007]
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FCC Asked to Eliminate Telecom Rate for Pole Attachments [Jan. 2007] read advisory
   
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Masterpieces of Communications Law

News and Events


Davis Wright Tremaine and Cole, Raywid & Braverman Merge to Form Communications/Media/Technology PowerhouseDavis Wright Tremaine and Cole, Raywid & Braverman Merge to Form Communications/Media/Technology Powerhouse [Nov. 2006] read more

 

Cable Fact Sheets


To learn more about DWT's cable practice, view our cable fact sheets below.

 
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DWT Advantage

Some law firms with a cable industry practice have only a single office, typically in Washington, D.C. DWT, however, not only has experienced industry lawyers in our D.C. office; we also have them in our New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle offices. Our multi-city presence can be a real benefit for cable networks with legal issues in specific states.

DWT is a full-service firm. In addition to handling legal problems that directly involve the cable industry, we can provide legal services to cable networks across a full range of legal matters, including employment, real estate, environmental, zoning and corporate transactions. We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss how our expertise can contribute to your success.


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