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FCC & Communications Industry Enforcement

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Communications companies rely on Davis Wright Tremaine to help them address and solve the unique challenges presented by investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the FCC Enforcement Bureau, state attorneys general, and other federal and state regulators. That's because our communications lawyers offer clients—whether telecoms, broadcasters, cable operators, wireless service providers, ISPs, or other regulated entities—the unique mix of skills these matters demand.

Areas of Focus

FCC Regulatory Enforcement & Compliance

  • Accessibility
  • Consumer protection
  • Emergency services and spectrum compliance
  • Equipment authorization, marketing, and importation
  • Formal complaints and market disputes
  • Privacy and cybersecurity
  • Robocall and telemarketing
  • Waste, fraud, and abuse of federal programs
  • 911 and network outage

FTC Investigations & Consumer Protection

  • Consumer protection issues handled by FTC (UDAAP, telemarketing fraud, net neutrality)
  • Privacy and security investigations (FTC Act, COPPA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM Act, Health Breach Notification Rule, etc.)

DOJ Communications Oversight & Investigations

  • Team Telecom compliance
  • Accessibility
  • Bulk data transfer rule
  • Antitrust investigations

State Attorneys General (State AGs)

  • Data privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach response
  • Consumer fraud and protection
  • State-specific regulatory compliance

Learn more about our State Attorneys General team.

OCR Compliance

  • HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regulations
  • HIPAA compliance (telehealth and VoIP services)
  • Electronic protected health information (ePHI)

Why Choose DWT?

We Resolve Communications Litigation and Enforcement Matters

We have worked closely with communications clients on every major regulatory issue the industry has faced. We combine deep expertise in the development and substance of the communications laws and regulations at issue with a thorough understanding of the industry's day-to-day operations. Our team includes experienced trial and appellate lawyers with the litigation skills required to develop compelling defenses, formulate the best available strategies, and advocate persuasively for our client's desired outcome. We have a strong track record of resolving matters with no finding of liability or securing favorable settlements with the FCC Enforcement Bureau and other regulators, supported by our readiness to litigate aggressively when necessary.

Relationships with Regulators
Our team—which includes former FCC and other regulatory officials—has a deep understanding of enforcement priorities across regulatory agencies and state attorneys general offices. Combined with our longstanding relationships with enforcement officials, we navigate these institutions effectively and facilitate favorable outcomes for our clients. These trusted relationships also position us to proactively collaborate with federal and state agencies on matters that align with our clients' best interests. We understand the industry our clients operate in—and the pressures they face—because we've worked alongside the regulators who shape their environment.
Efficient, Experienced Response

Our extensive industry experience, regulatory expertise, information/data management, and understanding of enforcement processes mean we work efficiently and don't need ramp up time. From the first notice of an actual or potential investigation, DWT is ready to assemble a team to help clients gather information and data, assess risks, develop compliance strategies when necessary, and defend zealously against any alleged liability. Our approach minimizes disruption to your business while controlling costs, allowing us to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

See our Communications Litigation practice page for more information about our litigation capabilities across commercial disputes, customer and competitor matters, and facility deployment issues.

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Industry Contacts

Caldwell, Adam S.
Adam S. Caldwell
Partner
Washington, D.C.
202.973.4252

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