Recent Developments in Telecommunications Law: Leading Lawyers on Studying Internet and Wireless Technology Trends and Navigating Changing Regulations (Inside the Minds)

Recent Developments in Telecommunications Law provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on understanding how Internet trends and the increase in wireless technology impact current and future regulations. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts counsel clients on keeping up-to-date with regulatory requirements and identify effective strategies for complying with them. These top lawyers offer specific advice on understanding the role of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), evaluating the applicability of the 1996 Telecomm Act on today's carriers, and analyzing the growth of Internet Protocol (IP) services. From monitoring the demand for a more usable wireless spectrum to analyzing the impact of the National Security Agency's (NSA) information gathering activity, these experts underline the various roles of telecom regulators and stress the importance of protecting privacy rights. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this dynamic legal field.
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.
Chapters include:
1. Andrew D. Lipman, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP - "Regulations and Spectrum Availability: Top Concerns in the Telecommunications Industry"
2. Christian F. Binnig, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP - "The Legal and Policy Challenges of a Rapidly Changing Telecommunications Industry"
3. Frederick M. Joyce, Partner, Venable LLP - "New Technologies Test Telecommunications Law"
4. Brian D. Weimer, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP - "Complying with Laws that Affect Domestic and International Telecommunications Businesses"
5. Shira R. Yoshor, Partner, Baker Botts LLP - "Changing Technology and Regulations Impacting Telecommunications Companies and Customers"
6. Charles R. Naftalin, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP - "Video Distribution Competition in the Internet Age"
7. Markham C. Erickson, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP - "Semantics Add a Degree of Difficulty to Telecommunications Law Compliance"
8. Matthew S. DelNero, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP - "Technological Changes Put Pressure on the Communications Act"
9. Kemal Hawa, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP - "The Evolution of Telecom Law Since Passage of the Telecom Act of 1996: Current Trends and a Practical Guide to Compliance"
10. Maria Browne, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - "Adapting Compliance Strategies to Recent Telecommunications Law Changes"