FCC & Communications Industry Enforcement
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
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.
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.