Federal Communications Oversight and Authority: Who's in Charge?
May 11, 2010
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Overview
A court of appeals ruling a month ago triggered a tremendous amount of discussion about the extent of the Federal Communications Commission's authority in a variety of broadband regulatory and enforcement arenas. The potential impact of the decision along with the expected oversight of Congressional committees make it imperative to host a discussion on the issues raised by this intriguing decision. The briefing, titled "Federal Communications Oversight and Authority: Who Is in Charge?," will be held in the U.S. Capitol Building on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
You are invited to attend this luncheon briefing featuring a balanced set of panelists representing diverse perspectives on the above questions. These questions go to the heart of the state of the FCC's authority over the broadband Internet and what it all means for Congress. This event is hosted by the non-partisan Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. Please send RSVPs to rsvp@netcaucus.org or via phone to 202-638-4370.
Panelists:
- Markham Erickson, Holch & Erickson LLP and Executive Director, Open Internet Coalition [bio]
- Jonathan E. Nuechterlein, Partner, WilmerHale [bio]
- Gigi Sohn, Public Knowledge [bio]
- Christopher Yoo, University of Pennsylvania Law School [bio]
The honorary hosts for this event are Senators Patrick Leahy and John Thune and Congressmen Rick Boucher and Bob Goodlatte, the co-chairs of the Congressional Internet Caucus.
What: Luncheon Panel Discussion (Lunch will be served; this is a widely attended event.)
Where: U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, Room SVC 209/208
When: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
RSVP: Please send RSVPs to rsvp@netcaucus.org or via phone to 202-638-4370.
See also the March 29, 2010 briefing on "Actualizing The National Broadband Plan: What Will Congress and the FCC Have To Do?" and a panel from the April 21, 2010 State of the Mobile Net Conference, "Consumer Protection In The Mobile Marketplace: Who's [sic] Job Is It?"