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Attorneys
Communications
Sheppard Mullin's Communications team provides experienced counsel in every sector of the communications industry, including wireline and wireless carriers, radio and television broadcasters, multichannel video programming distributors, equipment manufacturers and satellite companies.
We represent clients before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state regulatory agencies, federal and state courts, Congress and governmental ministries. We provide advice on regulatory issues ranging from broad policy questions, to applications for approvals, to compliance with detailed technical rules. Our communications attorneys also represent clients in court and agency litigation over various local competition matters such as interconnection, unbundled network elements (UNEs), universal service, inter-carrier compensation, and pole attachment disputes. We have counseled clients and have helped shape policy governing ownership of media outlets, the regulatory classification of broadband Internet access providers, and the digital television transition. Lastly, we provide advice regarding communications business ventures, copyright laws, and the legal and business aspects of the production, licensing, and distribution of programs for television and related media.
Recognition
- Forty-Seven Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Recognized as 'Southern California Super Lawyers 2009'
- Sheppard Mullin Partners Named "New York Super Lawyers 2008"
- Legal 500 US Names Sheppard Mullin Top Entertainment Firm, 2007
Press Releases
Articles
- Understanding the potential uses of social networking sites should be considered when preparing for litigation
September 8, 2009, New York Law Journal - June 1, 2008, San Diego Metropolitan
- May 14, 2008, Daily Journal
- October 31, 2006
- September 30, 2006
- September 13, 2006
- August 31, 2006
- July 31, 2006
- June 30, 2006
- May 31, 2006
- April 28, 2006
- March 28, 2006
- February 28, 2006
- January 31, 2006