Communications Law Bulletin January 2007

In this issue:

?? Looking at the Year Ahead

?? Chairman Martin Announces New Bureau Chief Appointments

?? FCC Approves AT&T/BellSouth Merger

?? Old Congress Adjourns Without Passing Major Telecom Legislation; New Congress Introduces Interoperability Bills

?? State Legislators Back in Session and Tackling Telecom Issues

?? California PUC Sets Schedule for Phase 2 of Its Uniform Regulatory Framework Proceeding

?? FCC Announces Deadlines and Procedures for Filings Under CALEA

?? Special Access Developments

?? Wireless Developments

?? Net Neutrality Remains in the Spotlight

?? FCC Holds Media Ownership Hearings, Issues Report on Radio Licensing Issues

?? Enforcement Bureau Issues Several Consent Decrees

?? Copyright Office “Unlocks” Mobile Phones

?? Universal Service Developments

?? Video Franchise Developments

?? VOIP Providers Lose Court Challenges Regarding the FCC’s VOIP/E911 Rules and the Missouri PSC’s Investigation into Fixed VOIP Service

?? Heightened National Security Conditions Continue to Be Imposed on Foreign Investment

?? Upcoming Deadlines For Your Calendar