The varied industries that comprise the vast communications industry play key roles in keeping our world connected. McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP has represented numerous companies in many areas:
MLA attorneys represent telecommunications providers, customers and governmental authorities on a variety of issues. We have advised and assisted clients in numerous matters related to the implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 at both the federal and state level, including proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission and state public utilities commissions. We have also assisted both providers and customers in the negotiation of communications services and equipment purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, fiber lease agreements, wireless site agreements and similar commercial agreements. Our clients in these transactions have included AT&T, BellSouth and Turner Broadcasting. MLA has also served companies in complex overseas project-financed transactions in the telecommunications field, advising on foreign government requirements, U.S. regulations, and Ex-Im Bank procedures.
We have assisted communications companies as general corporate counsel in connection with acquisitions, financings, mergers and regulatory matters. Our work with cable television companies has involved a broad spectrum of business matters, including franchising, financing, programming, acquisitions and divestitures, construction contracts and regulatory matters. Our attorneys have also handled a number of issues relating to broadcasting and have represented acquirers, owners and sellers of radio properties. In addition, our communications practice has assisted several local and national newspapers, as well as other companies involved in print and electronic media.
Our attorneys have also handled a number of issues relating to broadcasting and have represented acquirers, owners and sellers of radio properties. In addition, our communications practice has assisted several local and national newspapers, as well as other companies involved in print and electronic media.
MLA also advises clients about the security and privacy issues associated with Internet commerce.