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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Post-Election Future of the Universal Service Fund

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The constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) funding mechanism is currently being litigated, and its future has long been the subject of debate in Congress. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit found the...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

One U.S. Court of Appeals Declares Universal Service Fund Unconstitutional—But Impact of Decision Awaits Further Legal Review

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Pending decision could have significant impact on schools, libraries and consumers that rely on the programs funded by the USF - Although the impact will not likely be immediate, and it may be further changed on appeal, on...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Fifth Circuit Declares Universal Service Fund Unconstitutional; Issue Likely Headed for U.S. Supreme Court

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On July 24, 2024, on a petition for rehearing en banc, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in Consumers’ Research v. FCC (Consumers’ Research) that the current funding mechanism for the Universal...more

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