Working in tandem with the firm’s communications, copyright and privacy, and data security groups, Latham & Watkins LLP’s connectivity, privacy and information team advises an impressive range of telecoms, broadcast and satellite clients. The practice remains at the cutting edge of sector development, advising clients on matters such as net neutrality and broadband discrimination, as well as the deployment of wireless networks and next-generation connected car matters. Along with representing telecoms providers in litigation, the team advises broadband internet service and content providers, cable and satellite operators, radio and television stations and digital streaming services. Matthew A. Brill heads the Washington DC-based team and is a leading figure in the sector, working with investors and lenders and advising on emerging technologies in the industry. The experienced James H. Barker fields extensive knowledge of the regulation of wireless communications technologies, cable, direct broadcast satellite and other carriers. Matthew T. Murchison regularly handles proceedings before the FCC, including robocall mitigation and satellite matters. With a clientele that spans the cable, radio and internet media sectors, Sarang (Sy) Damle specializes in copyright matters, alongside New York-based copyright litigator Allison Levine Stillman. Elizabeth R. Park is experienced in proceedings before the FCC and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the US Telecommunications Services Sector.

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Key clients

  • NCTA
  • Charter Communications
  • Meta; Symmetry Energy Solutions; Investorplace Media, LLC; ZipRecruiter; Allstate; Meijer
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Digital Licensee Coordinator, Inc.
  • Viasat, Inc.
  • Communications Processing Systems, Inc.
  • CBS Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, New England Sports Network, Turner Sports, and the Boston Red Sox
  • Netflix
  • Einride AB
  • The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
  • Spotify
  • Roblox
  • Shopify
  • Cox Media Group
  • ZipRecruiter, Inc.
  • National Association of Broadcasters
  • Comcast Corporation
  • OpenAI

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