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Newsletter of the Federal Communications Bar AssociationMARCH 2005

Commissioner Coppsto Speak at March28 LuncheonCommissioner Michael Copps will bethe FCBA’s guest speaker at a luncheonon Monday, March 28, 2005, 12:30p.m. at the J.W. Marriott Hotel inWashington, D.C. Registrationinformation is on page 14 of thisnewsletter.

Commissioner Copps was nominatedMay 1, 2001, confirmed May 25, 2001,and sworn in May 31, 2001. Previously,Copps served until January 2001 asAssistant Secretary of Commerce forTrade Development at the U.S.Department of Commerce,where he waspreviously Deputy Assistant Secretary ofCommerce for Basic Industries. Coppscame to Washington in 1970, joining thestaff of Senator Ernest Hollings (D-SC)and serving for over a dozen years asChief of Staff. He has also held positionsat Collins and Aikman Corporation andthe American Meat Institute. Beforecoming to Washington, Copps was aprofessor of U.S. History at LoyolaUniversity of the South.Copps received aB.A. from Wofford College and earned aPh.D. from the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill.

Congressman Barton to Speak at FCBA Luncheon on April 12Congressman Joe Barton, Chairmanof the House Committee on Energy &Commerce, will be the FCBA’s guestspeaker at a luncheon on Tuesday,April 12, 2005, 12:30 p.m., at theMayflower Hotel State Room, 1127Connecticut Avenue, NW inWashington, D.C. Registrationinformation is on page 14 of thisnewsletter.

Congressman Joe Barton was firstelected to serve the Sixth District ofTexas in 1984. In 2004, he was selectedby his colleagues to be the Chairman ofthe House Committee on Energy &Commerce – the oldest standinglegislative House committee. Bartonfollows in the footsteps of formerHouse Speaker Sam Rayburn as onlythe second Texan elected to thisposition. The Energy & CommerceCommittee has principal Houseresponsibility over matters relating tocommerce, public health andmarketplace interests.

Joe Barton was born on September 15,1949 in Waco, Texas. An avid baseballplayer growing up, he earned a four-year Gifford-Hill Opportunity Awardscholarship to Texas A&M University,where he was the outstandingindustrial engineering student for theClass of 1972. After earning a Master’sof Science degree in IndustrialAdministration from Purdue University,he joined Ennis Business Forms, wherehe rose to the position of Assistant tothe Vice President. In 1981, he wasselected for the prestigious WhiteHouse Fellows Program, and served asan aide to then-Energy SecretaryJames B. Edwards. He returned to Texasin 1982 as a natural gas decontrolconsultant for Atlantic Richfield Oil andGas Company before being elected toCongress.

Barton and his wife Terri have homes inEnnis and Arlington,Texas.He has threechildren, two stepchildren and twograndsons.

Commissioner Michael Copps

March 13 CTIA-FCBA Seminar On Sunday, March 13, CTIA andFCBA will co-host the first “Litigation,Transactional and Other Legal Issuesfor Wireless Practitioners” CLEconference in conjunction with CTIA’sWireless 2005 convention and tradeshow in New Orleans. The programwill be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. inRoom 232 of the New OrleansConvention Center, the CTIAconvention site. Participants can earn3.5 CLE credits.

As outlined in the agenda below, thefour-hour program will feature panels

on litigation issues facing the wirelessindustry, transactional issues involvingspectrum leases and MVNOs,government surveillance issues, and areview of CMRS regulatory complianceobligations.

During the first panel, focusing onwireless litigation issues, three expertswill discuss pending cases and reviewthe legal landscape. Albert Gidarifrom Perkins Coie, LLP will addressprivacy litigation, Robert Ernst ofVerizon Wireless will highlight

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DEAR MEMBERS :

The FCBA’s expanded commitment to continuing legaleducation has resulted in the presentation of more and better-attended CLE sessions this year. Providing such educationalprograms is a core function of the FCBA. Our CLE seminarsnot only are vital in terms of keeping our member lawyerscurrent on current legal developments, they also provideopportunities to showcase our practice committees, not tomention the individual presenters. And, by providing avaluable service to our members, CLE programs promote theFCBA generally, thereby encouraging our members to participate in other baractivities.

No other organization has the resources and contacts to provide communicationslawyers with a significant number of educational programs targeting our diversepractice areas. This is because we have an abundance of committees and volunteerswilling to put together CLEs. Also, we are able to present more programs than in thepast due to the generosity of Dow Lohnes & Albertson; Sidley Austin Brown & Wood;Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Wiley Rein & Fielding, each of which hasmade conference facilities available to the FCBA at no charge. Good organizationaltalent has helped as well. This year we have been fortunate to have as CLE Committeeco-chairs Bob Pettit, Lee Petro and Charla Rath. They, together with Stan Zenor andHeidi Kurtz at FCBA headquarters, have managed to skillfully coordinate the 11 CLEprograms the FCBA has presented since September.

In February alone we presented three CLEs that together attracted 278 attendees. Thefirst, on February 8, was our annual Comm Law 101 seminar. To attract busy younglawyers we changed the conference from a two-day gathering at Georgetown LawSchool to a four-hour CLE in a central downtown location. This experiment worked.Attendance by FCBA members was up,and feedback was generally positive.

On February 15, the Engineering and Technical Practice Committee presented"Engineering 101 for Communications Lawyers." This session, which was sold out,included three FCC engineers and covered topics such as frequently-used technicalterms, how multiplexing works, the table of frequency allocations, new technologies,Internet applications,and the lawyer’s role in technical proceedings.

Finally in February, the Wireless Practice Committee put on our first luncheon CLE.This session, which also was sold out, featured panels on new broadband deploymentand another on the FCC’s new rules and decisions governing EBS and BRS (formerlyITFS and MDS).

We will have presented 16 CLEs by the end of June. Two other programs are in theplanning stages,which may bring the total to 18. Attendance has been good,averaging82 and peaking at 124 for Engineering 101. Our chapters have organized yet otherCLE programs. The FCBA also offers partial CLE credit for the Annual Seminar inWilliamsburg on April 29-May 1 and for Seminar West, scheduled for August 5-7 at theClaremont Resort in Berkeley, California. I would welcome any comments you mayhave on this year’s CLE efforts, as well as suggestions on how we can better serve ourmembers’needs in this area.

Harry C. Martin


ANNUAL SEMINAR

What’s In TheCards???The 2005 FCBA Annual Seminar willbe held April 29th – May 1st, at theKingsmill Resort in Williamsburg,VA. With the pending departure ofChairman Powell, changes in leadershipat the FCC are certain and the potentialfor shifts in policy and program emphasislooms on the horizon. The seminartheme, What’s In The Cards?, willfocus on what changes may be comingto the FCC. Panels will feature FCCCommissioners, NTIA leaders,Bureau Chiefs, Legal Advisors, andfinancial analysts looking to the futureand how changes in FCC leadership willaffect the telecom industry. Confirmedspeakers -- so far -- include FCCCommissioners Abernathy, Coppsand Adelstein, Mike Gallagher,Assistant Secretary for Communicationsand Information, U.S. Department ofCommerce,Eugene Huang, Secretary ofTechnology for the State of Virginia,Robert Gensler, T. Rowe Price, Anna-Maria Kovacs, Regulatory Associates,and Victor Miller, Bear, Stearns & Co.The first seminar panel presentation willbegin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoonand will be followed by the seminarkeynote speaker. Seminar presentationswill resume at 8:30 a.m. Saturdaymorning and will conclude at 12:00noon on Saturday.

Everyone will enjoy the traditional familyBBQ dinner and activities on Fridayevening, including the always-popularbingo bonanza. Saturday afternoon willsee the golfers take to the course for atournament and the tennis players headto the courts for their tournament. Otherplanned activities on Saturday afternoonwill include a kayak excursion lead byFCBA President Harry Martin and anorganized trip to historicJamestown/Yorktown. ColonialWilliamsburg, Busch Gardens, and plentyof outlet mall shopping are also close tothe resort. On Saturday evening, theadults will enjoy a special banquet andthe younger seminar participants will

have a special Kids’ Night Out activity.Following the banquet, members willstep into the “Casino” for some FCBA-style Texas Hold-‘em Poker,Blackjack, andother games of chance for young andold, all for the benefit of the FCBAFoundation. A $25.00 tax deductibledonation to the Foundation buys yourgambling stake for the evening. At theend of the night, the top three moneywinners will walk away with a prize afterall players have cashed out. The casinowill offer instruction to those who needto learn or brush up their card skills aswell as tables for the more experiencedcard sharks at the seminar.

Kingsmill has undergone extensiverenovations in the past year and isextremely pleased to offer FCBAmembers 435 all-new guestrooms andvillas, where every inch has beenredesigned and remodeled in moderncomfort and elegance – right down tothe goose-down comforters. The one,two and three-bedroom suites offer fullkitchens, spacious dining and livingareas, and outdoor decks. Kingsmilloffers 400 villa-style accommodationsincluding one-, two- and three-bedroomsuites as well as the standard hotel-typeguest room.They are organized into villaclusters around the Resort Center, allwithin walking distance of dining, thespa,and recreational facilities.

With three eighteen-hole championshipgolf courses, a nine-hole par-3 course,Kingsmill is one of the East Coast’s finestgolf experiences. Kingsmill also features15 tennis courts, Marina, Sports Club, anda variety of other activities, many ofwhich are complimentary.

One of Kingsmill’s newest expansionprojects, The Spa at Kingsmill offers avariety of superb spa and salon services.Schedule yourself, your spouse or"significant other," your colleague, oreven your kids to a relaxing massage,unforgettable body treatment, Kingsmillfacial, unique hair mask or golfer’smanicure. The Spa at Kingsmill features14 treatment rooms offering an array ofservices including massages, facials,manicures,pedicures,natural herbal linenwraps, salt glows and thalassotherapy, aswell as a complete hair salon. The Spa isholding all appointment timesexclusively for seminar participants untilApril 15th, after that, appoints will beopen to other resort guests and Sapclients. Spa appointments should bemade early by calling 800-965-4SPA.

Kids Camp is always a popular placeduring the FCBA seminar. The KidsCamp at Kingsmill offers a wide varietyof activities and class for kids whoseparents may be in the seminar, in the spa,

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on the tennis courts, or on the golfcourse. Get complete information on allactivities or make reservations by calling757- 253-8200 today.

The Saturday evening Kids Banquet isincluded in the registration for kids 4-12.This activity for our younger participantsincludes dinner and activities from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Kids must be pottytrained to participate.

Arrangements for babysitters should bemade in advance of the seminar. Contactthe Kingsmill Concierge at 757-253-1703or [email protected] pricing andreservations.

Whether you plan to attend on your ownor with a spouse, friend, or family, it isn’ttoo early to make your roomingreservation for the seminar now; in fact,

some FCBA members already have madereservations! See the Kingsmillreservation form on page 17 of thenewsletter for complete information ontypes of rooms/suites available and rates.Room reservations must be madedirectly with Kingsmill using thereservation form. The SeminarRegistration form is on page 16.

Three airports are within convenientdriving distance of Kingsmill if you willf ly in for the seminar. The NorfolkInternational Airport (ORF) is located45 minutes east of Kingsmill alongInterstate 64 and is served by American,Continental, Delta, Northwest,Southwest,TWA, United, US Airways. TheRichmond International Airport (RIC) islocated 45 minutes west of Kingsmillalong Interstate 64 and is served by AirCanada, American, American Eagle,Continental, Continental Express, Delta,Northwest, US Airways, USAir Express,

United, United Express. The NewportNews/Williamsburg Airport (PHF) isthe closest airport to Kingsmill, only 20minutes east of Kingsmill along Interstate64,and is served by AirTran Airways,ASA/Delta Connection, and US AirwaysExpress. Kingsmill is approximately 150miles south of the metropolitanWashington area.

Detailed information about Kingsmill canbe found on their web site athttp://www.kingsmill.com/index2.html.Information about Colonial Williamsburgcan be found athttp://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit/. Information about Williamsburg,Jamestown, and Yorktown can be foundat http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/.

Start making your plans now to join yourcolleagues at the 2005 FCBA AnnualSeminar.

CLE Seminar:Satellite Licensing101 on March 21stThe FCBA’s InternationalTelecommunication Committee togetherwith the Satellite Industry Association(SIA) and the Satellite BroadcastingCommunication Association has puttogether an evening CLE Seminar entitled"Satellite Licensing 101." The seminarwill be held on Monday, March 21stfrom 6:00-8:15 p.m. at the law office ofShaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street,NW. Registration information is onpage 14.

The Seminar will provide an overview onall licensing matters concerning satelliteswith a more specific focus on the directbroadcast satellite service (DBS) andsatellite digital audio radio service(SDARS).

Presenters: David Cavossa, SIA, BruceJacobs, Shaw Pittman, Steven Spaeth,Satellite Division, International Bureau,FCC, Selina Khan, Satellite Division,International Bureau,FCC.

Key Issues toConsider in a Re-write of the TelecomAct on April 19The Wireless, Wireline andLegislative Practice groups will hold aCLE, "Key Issues to Consider in a Re-write of the Telecom Act" on Tuesday,April 19th. The CLE session will be heldfrom 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at theConference Center at Wiley, Rein &Fielding, 1776 K Street, NW,Washington,DC. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m.Participants will earn two CLE credits.The session will consist of an Overview

and Introduction by a Member ofCongress, and two panel discussions.Panel One will address VoIP and USF.Invited speakers include: AlexandraWilson, Vice President of Public Policy,Cox Enterprises; Christine Kurth,Deputy Staff Director, Senate CommerceCommittee. Panel Two will addressFederal Preemption of State Regulationof Wireless. Invited speakers are:Howard Symons, Partner, Mintz, Levin,Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, & Popeo; LenKennedy, Senior Vice President &General Counsel, Nextel; HowardWaltzman, Chief Counsel,Telecommunications, House Energy &Commerce Committee. For furtherinformation, feel free to contactKathleen Ham (Wireless PracticeCommittee) at 202-654-5922 and ScottHarris (Legislative Practice Committee)at 202-730-1330. Registrationinformation is located on page 14 ofthis newsletter.

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FCBA/ABA/NAB Co-Sponsor LasVegas Seminar Over the past several years, the annualLas Vegas seminar on Representing YourLocal Broadcaster has become one ofthe preeminent broadcast law programsin the country. The reason is a renewedfocus on the practical, daily issues facingstations and their lawyers. This year’sformat builds on that tradition with“Eight Misbehavin’” – NoteworthyBroadcasting Problems.

We’ve structured panels to reflect howstations are organized and once again,staffed them with a sensational group ofin-house and outside experts to walkthrough the Top 8 issues in each area in avery fast-paced, intense program,supplemented with valuable backgroundmaterial. And back again this year is theextremely popular, Washington MeetsWall Street - the luncheon panelassessing the practical business falloutoutside the Beltway from likely policychanges on the Hill and at the FCC. KeyWashington policy makers along withincisive investment analysts will bring usquite an unusual perspective.

The day promises to be spirited,practical, penetrating and relevant -- themakings of an excellent seminarprogram!

Discounted seminar registration isavailable to all FCBA and ABA members.Registration can be completed online :http://www.abanet.org/forums/communication/home.html

Housing fills quickly for this event,whichagain will be held at the Bellagio Hotel,Sunday, April 17. You shouldtelephone NAB’s housing agent,Expovision, at 888-622-8830 or 703-205-9114. Or visit the website at:http://www2.expobook.com/evt/evt_home.asp?eventid=59. Be sure to tell themyou are with the ABA Forum to takeadvantage of the special block of roomsreserved at the Bellagio.

Program Schedule

7:30-8:45 amREG IS TRAT ION ANDCONT INENTAL BREAKFAST

8:45-9:00 amINTRODUCTORY REMARKS

Jerry Birenz, Chair,ABA Forum onCommunications Law,Sabin,Bermat &Gould,New York,NY;MarshaMacBride, Executive Vice President,National Association of Broadcasters,Washington,DC;and Harry Martin,President,Federal Communications BarAssociation

9:00-10:00 amPROGRAMMINGEight TV Programming Secrets You’llOnly Admit in a PrivilegedConversation…

Moderator:Jerald Fritz, Allbritton CommunicationsCompany,Washington,DC Speakers:Dennis Corbett, Leventhal Senter &Lerman,PLLC,Washington,DCSusan Fox,The Walt Disney Company,Washington,DCCharles Sennet,Tribune Company,Chicago, ILAnita Wallgren, Sidley Austin Brown &Wood,LLP,Washington,DC

10:00-11:00 amDA I LY COMPL IANCEHEADACHESEight Daily Rules That Just MakeYou Scream…

Moderator:M. Anne Swanson, Dow Lohnes &Albertson,PLLC,Washington,DCSpeakers:Tom Davidson, Akin Gump StraussHauer & Feld,LLP,Washington,DCMolly Pauker, FOX Television Stations,Washington,DCMarnie Sarver,Wiley Rein & FieldingLLP,Washington,DCStuart Young, Cox Enterprises,Atlanta,GA

11:00-11:15 amBREAK

11:15 am -12:15 pmSALESEight Naïve Comments from SalesDepartment Account Executives…

Moderator:Mark Prak, Brooks Pierce McLendonHumphrey & Leonard,LLP,Raleigh,NC Speakers:Ann Bobeck, National Association ofBroadcasters,Washington,DCRussell Schwartz, BahakelCommunications,Charlotte,NCMargaret Tobey, Morrison & Foerster,LLP,Washington,DCDick Zaragoza, Shaw Pittman,LLP,Washington,DC

12:15-1:45 pmLUNCHEONWASH INGTON MEETS WAL LS TRE E TEight Questions for ImmediateResolution – Nickels, dimes andmillions…

Moderators:Gregory Schmidt, LIN Television Corp.,Washington,DCRichard E. Wiley,Wiley Rein & FieldingLLP,Washington,DCSpeakers:Paul Gallant, Stanford Financial Group,Washington,DCVictor Miller, Bear,Sterns,New York,NYKey FCC and Capitol Hill Staff

1:45-2:00 pmBREAK

2:00-3:00 pmNEWSGATHER ING The Crazy Eight – Problems YouDon’t Want to Hear About FromYour News Director

Moderator:Guylyn Cummins, Sheppard MullinRichter & Hampton,LLP,San Diego,CASpeakers:Paulette Dodson,Tribune Company,Chicago, IL,

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Elizabeth McNamara, Davis WrightTremaine,LLP,New York,NYJames Lichtman, NBC UniversalTelevision Group,Burbank,CAKurt Wimmer, Covington & Burling,Washington,DC

3:00-4:00 pmWEBCAST ING/COPYR IGHTAn Eight Legged Spider Web of LegalProblems

Moderator:Jane Mago, National Association ofBroadcasters,Washington,DCSpeakers:Jonathan Avila, The Walt DisneyCompany,Burbank,CABruce Joseph, Wiley, Rein & FieldingLLP,Washington,DCMary Snapp, Microsoft,Seattle,WAS. Jenell Trigg, Leventhal Senter &Lerman,PLLC,Washington,DC

4:00-5:30 pmRECEPT ION

Sponsored byDow, Lohnes & Albertson, PLLCBrooks, Pierce, McLendon,

Humphrey & Leonard, LLPSheppard, Mullin Richter &

Hampton, LLPWiley, Rein & Fielding LLP

TelecommunicationsAct of 1996: A Caseof RegulatoryObsolescenceSymposium onMarch 17, 2005The Catholic University of America’sCommLaw Conspectus: Journal ofCommunications Law and Policy, TheCatholic University of America’s Institutefor Communications Law Studies, FederalCommunications Commission, and incooperation with the Federal

Communications Bar Association present"The Telecommunications Act of 1996: ACase of Regulatory Obsolescence?" TheCUA 2005 Spring Symposium is beingheld at the Columbus School of Law onThursday, March 17, from 9:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m., followed by a reception from5:15-6:16 p.m.More info can be found onthe FCBA website: www.fcba.org on thehomepage. Please rsvp [email protected].

SBCA and FCBAMedia Law FORUMMarch 22, 2005The FCBA and SBCA will be co-sponsoring a one-day program onTuesday, March 22, 2005 at NationalPress Club Ballroom, 13th Floor, 52914th St. NW in Washington, D.C. Aregistration form is on page 15 of thisnewsletter. For the latest information,see: http://www.sbca.com/site_files/child.asp?page=Media LawForum&sec=events.

7:30-8:40 amCONT INENTAL BREAKFAST

8:40-8:55 amWELCOMING REMARKS

9:00-9:25 amKEYNOTEThe Honorable Jonathan S. Adelstein,Commissioner,FCC

9:30-10:40PANEL : FROM THE CAP I TOLTO THE PORTALS : THEWASH INGTON, D . C .P ERSPECT IVEDigital must carry, the Telecom Act re-write, prospects of regulating new oftechnologies and services such assatellite radio and the digital transitionare just some of the things that will keeplawmakers and regulators busy in 2005.Senior regulatory and legislative advisorsaddress these issues as they strive tocreate an agenda that will promote

marketplace innovation, new and robustproduct offerings and appealing programcontent that will translate into increasedcompetition in the marketplace andmore choices for the consumer.

Moderator:Drew Clark, Senior Writer,NationalJournal’s Technology Daily Invited Panelists:Neil Fried, Majority Counsel,HouseEnergy and Commerce Committee Jordan Goldstein, Senior Legal Advisorto Commissioner Copps,FCC Barry Ohlson, Senior Legal Advisor forSpectrum and International Issues toCommissioner Adelstein,FCC Others TBA

10:40-11:00 amNETWORK ING ANDTECHNOLOGY BREAK

11:00 am-12:00 pmPANEL : THE EXPAND INGROLE OF SATE L L I T ES ERV IC ES IN RURALAMER ICASatellite is the only technology availabletoday that ubiquitously serves thecontinental United States. Hear fromindustry executives and governmentofficials as they discuss what is beingdone to close the technological gap ruralconsumers and enterprises face todayand what steps need to be taken insidethe Beltway to ensure they won’t be leftbehind in the future.

Moderator:TBAPotential Panelists:Adam Schwartz,VP,Communicationsand External Affairs,NRTC Jocelyn Read, Asst.VP,Regulatory andInternational Affairs,Hughes NetworkSystems Martha Scott Poindexter, StaffDirector,Senate Committee onAgriculture,Nutrition,and Forestry others TBA

11:50-1:00 LUNCH

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12:40-1:10 DEBATE : MED IA AND THE 1S T AMENDMENT: CONSUMERD I SCRE T ION VS .GOVERNMENT PROTECT ION In the digital era, the 1 st amendmentcontinues to be a subject of great debate.Don’t miss this Media LawFORUMexclusive as experts make their case onthe government’s heavily contested rolein regulating consumer entertainment.

Moderator:TBAPanelists:Bob Corn-Revere, Partner,Davis WrightTremaine,LLP vs.TBA

1:15-2:25 pmPANEL : R EGULAT ING THEK ING : POL I T I CALIMPL I CAT IONS VS .MARKETP LACE DEMAND Leading programmers converge todiscuss the latest regulatory issues facingthem today.The biggest names in contentdelivery highlight their DC strategies onpolitical pressures like indecency andcopyright protection to rumblings of a-lacarte pricing structures all the whilemaintaining their competitive edge intoday’s cut-throat media marketplace.

Moderator: TBAPanelists:Tom Southwick, SVP,CorporateCommunications,Starz Encore Group Others TBA

2:25-2:45 pmNETWORK ING ANDTECHNOLOGY BREAK

2:50-3:50 pmPANEL : WASH INGTONINS IDER ROUNDTABLE Satellite’s Washington DC focusedexecutives discuss everything from therenewals of SHVERA and Telecom Acts toovercoming legal and regulatory hurdlesof launching and maintaining newconsumer offerings in the ever-changing

marketplace. A Media LawFORUMexclusive you can’t afford to miss.

Moderator: TBA Panelists:Bill Bailey, SVP,Regulatory andGovernment Affairs,XM Satellite Radio Patrick Donnelly, EVP,General Counseland Secretary,Sirius Satellite Radio Susan Eid,VP,Government Relations,DIRECTV Karen Watson,Vice President,Government Relations,EchoStarCommunications Corp

3:50-4:00 pmCLOS ING REMARKS

For more information on MediaLawForum please call Brian Lynch, SBCAat 202-349-3636 or by email [email protected]

Broadband PolicySummit 2005: ANew LeadershipBlueprint – June 1 & 2, 2005Pike & Fischer’s CommunicationsMedia Analysis Group presents:Broadband Policy Summit 2005: A NewLeadership Blueprint – June 1&2, 2005,The Willard InterContinental HotelWashington,D.C.

Tough questions are facing lawmakers,regulators and executives as a newCongress sorts through outdated lawsand definitions that govern thedevelopment of all communicationsservices. At Broadband Policy Summit2005 we will parse the issues to provideyou with a clear sense of what’shappening and, more importantly, whatwill likely happen, in thetelecommunications and broadbandpolicy arenas.

Learn firsthand from top industryexperts and regulators what’s hot on thelegislative and regulatory agendas, how

this affects broadband business practices,and what you need to do to prepare!

Don’t miss these critical discussions on:• Regulatory outlook for an all-digital,all

IP world • Phone company broadband offerings

and cable parity • The corporate position – strategies to

cope and grow with an uncertainregulatory future

• Successful strategies for building cross-platform services

• The FCC’s changing role:adaptationand regulation in a time ofconvergence

• The role of state and localgovernments in regulating IP services

• Intellectual property – protecting yourrights in an age of unprecedentedavailability

For more information, visitwww.broadbandpolicysummit.com orcall 1-800-562-1530 ext 248 or [email protected]

FCBA Florida ChapterHosts Seminar onMarch 11 in OrlandoThe Florida Chapter of the FCBAproudly announces its first event onFriday, March 11, 2005.“Convergence of Telecommuni-cations and Real Estate Seminar:How Developers, Owners, andProviders Can Benefit” will be held atthe Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport from10:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

WHO SHOULD AT T END?Communications, Real Estate, andBusiness Attorneys; Real EstateDevelopers and Builders;Telecommunications and CableProviders and Consultants; LocalGovernment Attorneys and Officials. Seepage 19 to register. 3.0 FL CLE creditswill be available.

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Program Agenda:A . OVERV I EW - Will Cox, Abel,Band,Russell,Collier,Pitchford & Gordon,Chartered,Sarasota,FL

B . EX I S T ING RES IDENT IA LDEVE LOPMENTS , MDUS ,AND COMMERC IA LBU I LD INGS - Presenters and Moderators:Ila Feld and Eleni Pantaridis,Leibowitz & Associates,PA,Miami,FLPanel Speakers:John Norton, Deputy Chief,PolicyDivision,Media Bureau,FCC;Tony Bello, MDU Communications;and

Weldon Feightner,Knology,Richard Holtz, InfiniSys

C . NEW RES IDENT IA LDEVE LOPMENTS , MDUS ,AND COMMERC IA LBU I LD INGSPresenters and Moderators:K. Patrick Meehan, Holland andKnight,LLP,Tampa,FLMarianne LePera, Henderson,Franklin,Starnes & Holt,PA,Bonita Springs,FL,Mike Serrano, Alloptic, Inc.,RichardMisener,SprintPanel Speakers:Tom Reiman, Broadband Group; JohnGleeson,Bonita Bay Group;Weldon Feightner, Knology

D . WRAP UP, QUEST IONS ,LUNCH AND NETWORK ING

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COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER EVENTSCable Practice Committee

Event: Brown Bag Lunch Date/Time: Friday,March 11,12:15 p.m.Location: Dow Lohnes & Albertson,PLLC,1200 New Hampshire Avenue,Suite 800Topic: 2005 Legislative PrioritiesSpeakers: Neil Fried,Majority Counsel,House Commerce Committee and JohannaShelton,Minority Counsel,House CommerceCommitteeFor more information:[email protected]

Mass Media Practice

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Wednesday,March 16,12:15p.m.Location: National Association ofBroadcasters,1771 N Street NWTopic: Meet the Hill - Key CommerceCommittee staffers will give us their insight onmedia issues in the new CongressNo RSVP required, for more informationcontact [email protected]

Young Lawyers Committee

Event: Happy Hour Date/Time: Tuesday,March 22,6:00-8:30p.m.

Location: Finemondo Restaurant,1319 FStreet,NW,www.finemondo.com Phone Number: 202-737-3100 For more info: Megan Anne Stull at 202-303-1189 or [email protected];JasonFriedrich at 202-354-1340 [email protected] the YLC for happy hour at one of MetroCenter’s premiere spots for delicious food andspirits that can’t be missed.Save the date forthis monthly opportunity to visit withcolleagues and classmates,meet new friends,and most importantly to relax! Look for us inthe bar/lounge area or just ask for the FCBAYoung Lawyer’s Group.

Event: Brown Bag Lunch Date/Time: Wednesday,March 23,12:15p.m.Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP,1500K Street,NW,11th Floor Topic: The FCC’s Fiber Unbundling Rules - Isthe TRO Working? Speakers: TBD Other Info: For further information,pleasecontact Jason Friedrich([email protected] or 202-354-1340) orJonathan Lechter ([email protected] or202-303-1191).

9th Annual FCBAFoundation GolfTournamentMonday, June 20Its time to mark your calendars forthe 9th Annual FCBA FoundationHonorable Robert E. Lee MemorialGolf Tournament on Monday, June20, 2005. The group will return toBull Run Country Club inHaymarket, Virginia.The tournamentshotgun start begins at 9:00 a.m., butthe driving range opens at 7:00 a.m.and a continental breakfast is servedat 7:45 a.m. Golfers will also receivelunch afterwards during the awardsceremony.

The tournament is an enjoyable dayfor a good cause - raising substantialmoney for the FCBA Foundation’sScholarship Fund, which providescollege funds for deserving Districtof Columbia high school graduatesas well as stipends for unpaid LawSchool summer interns atgovernment agencies.

The tournament is named inmemory of former FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)Chairman Robert E. Lee, who passedaway in April 1993 after serving onthe FCC for almost thirty years.Chairman Lee served as aCommissioner of the FCC for 28years and was instrumental in theearly development of colortelevision, among othercontributions to federalcommunications policy.

Prices and registration informationwill appear in the April issue of theFCBA News. If you are interested inhelping out with the tournamentplanning, or on the day of the event,contact Alan Campbell – (202) 728-0400 or Heidi Kurtz in the FCBAoffice – (202) 293-4000.


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consumer litigation, and Ruth Bahe-Jachna from Greenberg Traurig, LLP willcover heath and safety litigation.Following the first panel,Nancy Victoryof Wiley Rein & Fielding will provide anoverview of today’s key wirelessregulatory compliance obligations aswell as significant issues looming on thehorizon.

Owen Carragher of Lankler &Carragher will then provide an overviewof surveillance orders and the lawsgoverning government access to records,including carriers’ obligations to bothassist law enforcement agencies andrestrict their access, the rules that governgovernment access to records and thecontent of communications, and the risksand potential liabilities that exist for theunwary. The final panel, moderated byMichele Farquhar of Hogan & Hartson,will focus on transactional practicedevelopments, including a review ofissues raised by spectrum leasing led byJonathan Cohen of Wilkinson BarkerKnauer, LLP and an overview of MVNO(Mobile Virtual Network Operators)agreements led by JonathanChambers, the General Counsel ofMovida Communications, a new MVNOselling wireless service to Hispanicconsumers.

Registration information is locatedon page 18 of this newsletter, andpricing is $100 for CTIA or FCBAmembers; $75 for government,academic or law student members;and $150 for non-members. Forfurther information, contact HeatherSumruld of CTIA [email protected] or 202-736-3249.

New Orleans, LASunday, March 13,2005 - 1:00 PM to5:00 PM

I . L I T IGAT ION I SSUESFAC ING THE W IRE L ESSINDUSTRYThree experts discuss pending cases andreview the legal landscape.

a. Privacy (1:15-1:45)Wireless carriers have obtainedinjunctions against spammers, andhave been sued for allowing spam ontheir networks; new state privacy lawsprovide for a private right of actionagainst carriers who do not protectcustomers’privacy.

Albert GidariPerkins Coie LLPSeattle,WA

b. Consumer Issues (1:45-2:15)Consumer issues have tested the limitsof Federal preemption of state andlocal authority over CMRS carriers.Suits have been brought challengingcarriers’ billing practices; advertising;Early Termination Fees, and thearbitration provisions in customerservice agreements.

Robert ErnstVerizon WirelessBedminster,NJ

c. Health and Safety (2:15-2:45)Suits alleging adverse health effectsassociated with the use of wirelessphones are finding a new home instate courts around the country. Asummary of the litigation to date, andwhat lies ahead.

Ruth Bahe-JachnaGreenberg TraurigChicago,IL

I I . CMRS CARR I ERREGULATORY COMPL IANCECHECKL I S T ( 3 : 00 -3 :30 ) Nancy Victory has agreed to moderate areview of the regulatory complianceobligations of CMRS carriers.

Nancy VictoryWiley Rein & FieldingWashington,DC

I I I . SURVE I L LANCE ORDERS :THE BALANCE B E TWEENOBL IGAT IONS ANDPROH IB I T IONS ( 3 : 30 -4 :00 )

The laws governing government access torecords and content of communicationspose significant challenges to carriersfaced with requests from law enforcementagencies. A former prosecutor willprovide an overview of carriers’obligations to both assist law enforcementagencies and restrict their access,the rulesthat govern government access to recordsand the content of communications, andthe risks and potential liabilities that existfor the unwary.

Owen CarragherLankler & CarragherNew York,NYI V. TRANSACT IONAL I S SUESMichele Farquhar has agreed to moderatea discussion of transactional practicedevelopments.

Michele FarquharHogan & HartsonWashington,DC

a. Spectrum Leases (4:00 – 4:30) The FCC has provided CMRS carrierswith new f lexibility that permitslicensees to lease spectrum. A reviewthe issues raised by these newcommercial agreements, and how theparties allocate responsibilities.

Jonathan CohenWilkinson Barker Knauer LLPWashington,DC

b. MVNO Agreements (4:30 –5:00)Traditional resale has been replaced byMVNO (Mobile Virtual NetworkOperators) agreements that offerservice arrangements and features thatare customized for each operator.What carriers need to know for asuccessful MVNO agreement.

Jonathan ChambersMovida CommunicationsWashington,DC



COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER NEWS

New EnglandChapter MarchUpdateThe New England Chapter is makingprogress on holding two separateinteresting panel events likely to occurbetween April and May. The first panelevent, likely titled "VOIP: FromEmergence to Abundance," will be heldin the Boston area in April, with anoutstanding panel or panels of speakersfrom major VoIP and telecom industryplayers, and state and federal regulators(similar to those in attendance in theNew England Chapter’s "Emergence of

VOIP" panel held in June 2003). Issues tobe addressed will be different marketimplementation plans, state, federal, andinternational regulatory issues, and otherrelevant topics for this paradigm shiftingtechnology. In keeping with the NewEngland Chapter’s attention to cuttingedge technologies, a panel onWiFi/WiMax/Ultra-Wideband will beheld, likely in May. This panel, also likelyto be held in the Boston area, will give alow level technical introduction to WiFi,WiMax, and Ultra-Wideband, and willthen look at market implementation,interface with existing technologies, andstate and federal regulatory issues, amongother topics. Panel members for this

panel will also include majorrepresentatives from WiFi/WiMax/UWBcompanies, state and federal regulatorymembers, and others. A brown baglunch with the New Hampshire PUCCommissioners in New Hampshire (nearor in Concord, NH) is also being plannedfor the March or April time frame. Moreinformation will be made available as it isconfirmed.

If you are interested in attending one orboth of the panels or brown bag lunch,please contact New England Co-chairDoug Denny-Brown via email, [email protected].

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TO RESPOND TO JOB BANKL I S T INGS

If the employer is listed,send the informationrequested directly to the employer. If you areresponding to a BLIND BOX listing,sendONE COPY of the information requested toHeidi Kurtz,Federal Communications BarAssociation,1020 19th Street,NW,Suite 325,Washington,DC 20036-6101,or EMAIL it [email protected]. Please clearly indicate theBlind Box number to which you are respond-ing. If you are applying to a Blind Box,youmay enclose a separate note to the FCBA spec-ifying any organization to which you do notwish your application to be forwarded.Responses to Blind Box listings can be accept-ed only from FCBA members.

TO L I S T A JOB

Complete a Job Bank Form and send or faxthe Form and the appropriate payment toHeidi Kurtz,Federal Communications BarAssociation,1020 19th Street,NW,Suite 325,Washington,DC 20036-6101.In addition,please email the text of the ad [email protected]. Listings and paymentreceived by the 10th day of each month willappear in the next month’s newsletter. If possi-ble,ads should not exceed 75 words. Pleasecall the FCBA,(202) 293-4000,for a Job BankForm. (No headhunters please).

CORPORATE/ LAW F I RM

3.05.1A competitive national broadband and VoIPprovider seeks a mid-level attorney inWashington,D.C., to support the company’sfederal regulatory advocacy. Counsel isexpected to have significant responsibility andautonomy representing the company beforefederal decision-makers and staff;counselingstate government affairs counterparts;andcounseling internal corporate units. Thisunique opportunity requires you to workindependently and think "on your feet."Requirements: JD;3-5 yearstelecommunications law experience;excellentlegal writing and oral presentation skills. In-house or FCC experience a plus. Please notethis is a blind box ad.

3.05.2Mid-sized Washington,D.C.communicationslaw firm is seeking a litigation associate with3-5 years experience. Excellent academicbackground and law firm experience required(some equivalent in-house corporateexperience acceptable);writing and advocacyskills key. Ideal candidate has the ability toindependently handle substantially all phasesof complex matters including discovery,experts,motion practice,as well as hearingsand trials. Immediate opportunity for a hardworking attorney to assume substantialresponsibility with long-term opportunity forgrowth. Salary and benefits competitive andcommensurate with experience. Please notethis is a Blind Box Ad.

3.05.3Mid-size D.C. law firm seeks a part-time lawclerk with telecommunications engineeringbackground to:consult with attorneys andclients re: interpretation of technical aspectsof FCC rules;review FCC applications andtechnical documents for engineeringaccuracy;work with attorneys in preparingpleadings for filing in FCC proceedings;reviewtelecommunications contracts for technicaldetails related to generally acceptedengineering practices and standards;performance of interference and servicecontour analyses and propagation studies forclient mobile radio systems,and analyze priorcoordination notices for potential interferenceinto client microwave systems. Candidateshould possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineeringwith telecommunications emphasis includingcourses in radio modulation and propagation,and wireless fiber-optic network design. Sendcover letter,resume,transcript and salaryrequirements to Sharon Drummond,Recruitment and Human Resources Manager,Keller and Heckman LLP,1001 G Street,NW,Suite 500 West,Washington,DC 20001.

3.05.4The Washington,D.C.office of Akin GumpStrauss Hauer & Feld is seeking a highlymotivated attorney with 2-3 years ofcommunications experience. Work isanticipated in the satellite,wireless (cellularPCS) and media (regulatory media andtelevision) areas. Mostly regulatory work,but

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some transactional. Strong academic recordand superb writing skills required. Please mailor fax resume,transcript and writing samplein confidence to:Orlanda Harris,AttorneyRecruiting and Development Coordinator,Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld,1333 NewHampshire Avenue,NW,Washington,D.C.,20036,Fax:(202) 887-4288,[email protected].

2.05.3Fletcher,Heald & Hildreth,PLC is seeking anassociate with 2 or more years’experience forits growing mass media regulatory andtransactional practice. Excellent academicsand writing skills required. Competitive salaryand benefits. Send resume [email protected].

NON-PROF I T /GOVERNMENT/ACADEM IC

3.05.5Vice President of Legal & Industry - Nat’ltelecom association seeks strong leader intelecom industry to represent the associationand members before FCC and regulatoryagencies and serve as spokesperson onregulatory, industry and legal matters.Theposition manages a staff of 4-6 andparticipates in Sr. level strategic planning.Requires advanced knowledge of regulatoryand admin law and policies; telecom industrystructure, issues and technology;cooperativelaw structure and contract law.Must haveexcel. leadership,mgmt,and public speaking

skills and ability to work and planindependently.Successful candidate shouldhave 7-11 yrs related exp,w/ 2-4 yrs mgmtexp.,a JD law degree and Bar membership.Competitive salary and excellent benefits in apleasant environment near the Ballston metro.Send cover letter,resume and salary history to:NTCA - Attn:Human Resources – VLI,4121Wilson Blvd.,10th Floor,Arlington,VA 22203 E-mail:[email protected],Fax:703-351-2001.

IN T ERNSH IPS

The Federal Communications Commission isseeking several entry-level attorneys for itsnew Attorney Honors Programæa two-yearrecruitment and training program designed tointroduce highly motivated,academicallysuperior new and recent law school graduatesto the field of communications and the workof the Commission. Program participants willbe located in Washington,DC. Their portfolioswill depend on the particular Bureau or Officewhere they are placed,and they will have theopportunity to rotate to a new assignmentwithin the agency at the end of their first year.Participants will also be afforded specialprofessional and educational opportunities.Compensation will be determined based onexperience. Interested candidates who arerecent law school graduates and are notmembers of a bar should submit a cover letterand resume to Kim Mattos,Office of GeneralCounsel,Federal CommunicationsCommission,Washington,DC 20554.Candidates with current bar membershipsmust respond to FCC Vacancy AnnouncementNumber 05-055SS,available on the FCC’swebsite at http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/.

Applications must be received by March 31,2005. Selected applicants may be invited forin-person interviews. Candidates may directquestions regarding the Attorney HonorsProgram to Kim Mattos at (202) 418-1700 orto John Stanley,Assistant General Counsel,at(202) 418-1496 or [email protected].

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau,Telecommunications Access Policy Division(TAP) is seeking unpaid Legal Interns forSummer 2005. TAPD is responsible foradministration of the universal service fund toensure that consumers in all regions of thenation have access to qualitytelecommunications and information servicesat affordable rates.We are also responsible fordeveloping rules and policies relating tonumbering resources and the administrationof the North American Numbering Plan.Inaddition,TAPD reviews the deployment ofadvanced telecommunications capability toensure that such deployment is reasonableand timely (Section 706 Report). Interns willhave the opportunity to engage in legalresearch and writing in conjunction withseveral major rulemakings and adjudicatoryproceedings. Interested candidates shouldsubmit a cover letter and resume to PamSlipakoff at [email protected] will be made on a rolling basis. Forquestions about the position or TAPD,pleasecall Pam Slipakoff at 202-418-7705.Studentscan also apply directly through the FCC’sinternship webpage atwww.fcc.gov/internships.Although this is anunpaid position,academic credit may beavailable (please contact your school for moreinformation).


The Computer LawAssociation WorldComputer andInternetLawCongress™ andAnnual MeetingMay 5-6, 2005"The Forefront of IT Law:A Master Classon the Need-To-Know Issues"Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington D.C.

Further information and conferenceagenda can be found on the ComputerLaw Association website atwww.cla.org.

FCBA’s SeminarWest Set for August 5-7, 2005Save the dates to join the FCBA forSeminar West 2005 at the lovelyClaremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley,California.The dates for the seminar are

Friday afternoon, August 5, 2005, toSunday morning,August 7,2005.

Any members who would like toparticipate on the organizingcommittee are welcome. For moredetails, please contact Michael VanEckhardt [email protected] or AnneHoge at [email protected].


FCBA FOUNDATION NEWS

Chairman Robert E.Lee Scholarship andInternship Fund forLaw StudentsIn 1993 the Foundation established aScholarship and Internship Fund inmemory of former FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)Chairman Robert E. Lee, who passedaway in April 1993 after serving on theFCC for almost thirty years. ChairmanLee served as a Commissioner of the FCCfor 28 years and was instrumental in theearly development of color television,among other contributions to federalcommunications policy.

For the twelfth consecutive year, theFederal Communications Bar AssociationFoundation will award stipends to lawstudents from its Chairman Robert E. LeeScholarship and Internship Fund. In2005, the Foundation will award at leastfour $3,000 stipends to law studentsemployed as unpaid summer interns inpositions with the FCC and othergovernment Agencies or entities withjurisdiction over the communicationsindustry (i.e., broadcasting, cabletelevision, telephony, satellites andinformation technology).

Applicants will be selected on the basisof: (1) having secured or having pending,an unpaid summer position (internship)in communications with governmentoffices, (2) a demonstrated interest in thecommunications field, (3) dependenceon financial assistance in order to acceptan unpaid internship in a governmentagency involved in communications, and(4) involvement in community activities.An Application for the Lee Fundscholarship is posted on the frontpage of the FCBA Website -www.fcba.org.

Volunteer forMartha’s Table andMcKenna’s Wagon Many of us are stretched for time thesedays, but why not consider spending afew hours on a Sunday to help the FCBAFoundation’s partner charities? Forseveral years now, the FCBA has beenproviding volunteers to Martha’s Tableand McKenna’s Wagon. Theseorganizations rely on the good work ofour members each month, so grab afriend, colleague or family member andjoin your fellow FCBA volunteers!

FCBA volunteers will meet to assistMcKenna’s Wagon on Easter Sunday,

March 27. Volunteers will meet onSunday afternoon at Martha’s Tablebefore they depart with the van of foodto selected locations. Other upcomingvolunteer days are April 24 and May 22.To volunteer, or for more informationabout McKenna’s Wagon, please contact:Cara Voth - [email protected] or Tom VanWazer - [email protected].

On Easter Sunday, March 27,members of the FCBA will help preparemeals for the homeless at Martha’sTable in the District of Columbia.Martha’s Table feeds hundreds of hungry,homeless adults and children on thestreets of Washington daily, through itsmobile soup kitchen. Children andfriends are also welcome. We will beginat 10:00 am and work until 1:00 pm.Martha’s Table is located in a yellowbuilding at 2114 Fourteenth Street, NW,in the District, near the intersection of14th and U Streets. On-street parking isavailable. Volunteers are asked to bringsandwich fixings (bread and sandwichmeat) with them, as the center oftenruns out of donated food. Future datesinclude April 24 and May 29, so markyour calendars now. For moreinformation, contact Howard Weiss at703-812-0471 -- [email protected] orHeidi Kurtz at 202-293-4000 –[email protected].

Members of the Charity Auction Committee present checks to the Charitable Coalition for Children with Cancer at the January 29 volunteer thank you party.The Coalition was the 2004 auction recipient and received $74,000 from the FCBA Foundation. Photo by Mark Van Bergh


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Please briefly describe the position, as you want the listing to appear in the newsletter, including the practice areas (e.g.mass media, common carrier/telephone, cable, mobile services, private radio, transactional, international), qualificationsrequired, and documents to be submitted (e.g. resume, transcript, writing sample, salary history, references). You mayuse a separate piece of paper if necessary. Please e-mail in a MS Word format, if possible, to [email protected].

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The cost for a Job Bank listing,with resumes sent directly to the employer, is $75.00 per month.

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Payment must be received in advance. Listings and payment received by the 15th day of each month will appear in the nextmonth’s newsletter. Please note that you will not be billed each month. If you want your listing to appear in a specific number ofissues,you may pay in advance with one check to cover the total fee.

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COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER EVENT FORMName__________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________ Suite/Room/Apt._________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________Fax____________________________E-mail _________________________________________

CHECK THE EVENT(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING:

■■ Monday, March 21 - CLE Seminar "Satellite Licensing101", Shaw Pittman,2300 N Street,NW,6:00-8:15 p.m.Cost:$75.00 for Private Sector;$50.00 for Government/Academic/Law Student;$125.00 for Non-FCBA/SBCA/SIA membersRegistrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m.,Thursday, March 17, 2005

■■ Monday, March 28 - Copps Luncheon, J.W.MarriottHotel,1331 Pennsylvania Avenue,Bottom Floor,12:30 p.m.Cost:$45.00 for Private Sector Members;$35.00 forGovernment and Academic Members,and $65.00 for Non-Members.Tables of 10 available for $450.00Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m.,Thursday, March 24, 2005

■■ Tuesday, April 12 – Congressman Barton Luncheon,Mayflower Hotel,1127 Connecticut Avenue,NW,StateRoom,12:30 p.m.Cost:$45.00 for Private Sector Members;$35.00 forGovernment and Academic Members,and $65.00 for Non-Members. Tables of 10 available for $450.00.Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m.,Thursday, April 7, 2005

■■ Tuesday, April 19 CLE Seminar on Telecom Act Re-write,Wiley Rein & Fielding Conference Center,1776 KStreet,NW, 6:00-8:15 p.m.Cost:$75.00 for Private Sector Members;$50.00 forGovernment and Academic Members,and $125.00 for Non-MembersRegistrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Friday,April 15, 2005


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PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BEACCEPTED.

PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Ann Henson,Federal Communications Bar Association,Fax:(202) 293-4317

CLE CREDIT: FCBA will be requesting accreditation from the State Bars of Virginia andCalifornia for continuing legal education credit. If approved, forms for Virginia andCalifornia will be available at the Seminar Registration Desk. Please note that FCBAdoes not obtain CLE credit for other states. The FCBA will,however,assist withapplications to other states,but attorneys must apply individually for credit coursesand submit any forms and payments necessary directly to the state bar. The number ofcredits corresponds with the number of hours of course time, i.e.,a two-hour seminarequals 2.0 hours of credit.

Federal Communications Bar Association 1020 19th Street,N.W.,Suite 325Washington,D.C.20036

Phone: (202) 293-4000 Fax: (202) 293-4317 E-mail: [email protected]


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REG IS TRAT ION F E ES :FCBA Private Sector Member $375.00FCBA Government/Academic/Law Student Member $195.00Non-Member $600.00Spouse/Guest $225.00Children (ages 13 to 18) $195.00Children (ages 4 to 12) $100.00Golf Tournament $150.00Tennis Tournament $35.00

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CANCE L LAT ION POL I CYAll registration fees must be received by April 15, 2005.Cancellations will be accepted and FCBA registration feesrefunded (less a $50.00 cancellation fee per person) if notice isreceived no later than April 15,2005.No refunds will be grantedafter this date. If for any reason FCBA cancels this seminar, it isnot responsible for any travel, hotel accommodations, or othercosts incurred by the registrant. Registration for the event maybe transferred to another person upon written request to theFCBA office.

The Annual Seminar Registration Fee includes attendance at allof the CLE Seminars; Friday evening’s family dinner; Saturdayevening’s reception and banquet; Saturday evening’s KidsBanquet and activities; and breakfast buffets on Saturday andSunday. Meals and activities not included in the Annual SeminarRegistration Fee and not sponsored by FCBA (e.g., golf andtennis tournaments, Kids Camp and lunch on Saturday) are theresponsibility of attendees.

MAI L OR FAX REG I S TRAT IONNo registrations will be processed without payment. Ifpaying by check, please mail your registration to: FCBA2005 Annual Seminar, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325,Washington, DC 20036. If paying by credit card, you mayalso fax your registration to FCBA at 202-293-4317. Nophone registrations will be accepted.

2005 FCBA ANNUAL SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

April 29 - May 1, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA


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ORGANIZATION: Federal Communications Bar Association DATES:Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1, 2005

GUEST NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME:_______________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE: _______________________________________

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NUMBER OF CONFERENCE ATTENDEES STAYING IN ROOM: __________________________________________________________

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SHARE WITH (If sharing room with another Conferee): ________________________________________________________________

A first night’s deposit or a credit card number must accompany reservation requests. In order to cancel withoutforfeiting your deposit or having your credit card charged, you must cancel outside of 72-hours prior to your arrival.

AMER EXP / VISA / MC / DINERS CLUB (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) CHECK ENCLOSED _____________________________

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King ____ or Two Doubles ___ Resort Guest Rooms @ $239.00 per room,per night*Please note that bed type is a request only and cannot be guaranteed.

**Note** Other room types may be available based on availability as follows: One Bedroom Suites:$319.00 (King Bed available only)

If you would like to arrive early or stay over an extra night to enjoy our resort facilities the same rates will be honored up to threedays pre or post of contracted group dates. RESERVATIONS ARE DUE IN OUR RESERVATION OFFICE BY April 7, 2005 TO ENSUREAVAILABILITY. GROUP CODE:6062Q8

Welcome to Kingsmill and Williamsburg.We invite you to enjoy our 2,900 acres ofresort facilities including golf, tennis,swimming and the finest in Williamsburgdining. The Kingsmill staff is so pleasedto have you join us. We are committed todoing everything possible to make yourvisit a memorable one. Please call on usif we can help in any way.

Sincerely,Joseph Durante Executive Vice-President

Please fill out the form below andreturn to:

Kingsmill Resort and Conference CenterGroup Reservations1010 Kingsmill RoadWilliamsburg, VA 23185

Reservations Fax:(757) 253-8237Reservation’s 1-800-832-5665

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CTIA-FCBA CLE PROGRAM - LITIGATION,TRANSACTIONAL AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES FOR WIRELESS PRACTITIONERS

Sunday, March 13, 2005 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.mNew Orleans Convention Center Room 232

_____ FCBA and CTIA Members - $100.00

_____ FCBA and CTIA Government/Academic/Law Student Member,$75.00

_____ Non-Members,$150.00

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PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND A CHECK MADE PAYABLETO THE "CTIA" TO:

Heather SumruldCTIA – The Wireless Association1400 16th Street,NWSuite 600Washington,DC 20036

Phone:202-736-3249Fax:202-785-8203E-mail:[email protected]

ALL REGISTRATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS DUE BY 5:00P.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2005.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11.PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO HEATHER SUMRULD, CTIA,FAX # 202-785-8203.


CONVERGENCE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND REAL ESTATE SEMINAR: HOW DEVELOPERS,OWNERS, AND PROVIDERS CAN BENEFIT

March 11, 200510 a.m. - 1 p.m.Hyatt Regency - Orlando AirportREG IS TRAT ION F E E ( INC LUDES LUNCH )(check one):■■ $100.00 FCBA Members■■ $125.00 Non-Members

To join the FCBA and the Florida chapter, go to www.fcba.org.

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CalendarMarch 10-12 Texas Chapter and University of Texas Law School Seminar

March 11 FCBA Florida Chapter CLE Seminar in Orlando,FL

March 11 Cable Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch

March 13 FCBA and CTIA CLE Seminar,New Orleans,LA

March 16 Mass Media Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch

March 17 CUA Spring 2005 Symposium on the Telecom Act of 1996

March 21 “Satellite Licensing 101”CLE Seminar

March 22 Young Lawyers Committee Happy Hour at Finemondo Restaurant

March 22 SBCA and FCBA Satellite Media LawFORUM

March 23 Young Lawyers Committee Brown Bag Lunch

March 27 Volunteer for Martha’s Table and McKenna’s Wagon

March 28 FCBA Luncheon with Commissioner Copps, J.W.Marriott Hotel

April 12 Luncheon with Congressman Barton,Mayflower Hotel

April 17 FCBA/NAB/ABA Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Seminar,Las Vegas,NV

April 19 Rewrite of the Telecom Act CLE Seminar

April 29-May 1 FCBA Annual Seminar,Kingsmill Resort,Williamsburg,VA

May 5-6 Computer Law Association Conference,Park Hyatt Hotel,Washington,D.C.

May 12 Save the Date! Breakfast with CEA’s Gary Shapiro, J.W.Marriott Hotel

May TBD Enforcement CLE Seminar

June 1-2 Pike & Fischer Broadband Policy Summit,Willard Hotel,Washington,D.C.

June 20 9th Annual FCBA Foundation Golf Tournament,Bull Run Country Club

August 5-7 FCBA Seminar West,The Claremont Resort,Berkeley,CA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION1020 19th Street,N.W.Suite 325Washington, D.C. 20036

congressman barton to speak at fcba luncheon on april 12 · to speak at march 28 luncheon...

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