Mintz Levin Attorneys Contribute to Telecom Antitrust Handbook
1/10/2006
Mintz Levin attorneys Fernando Laguarda and Kathryn Walsh were chosen to contribute to the American Bar Association Telecommunications and Antitrust Handbook.
Richard J. Wallis, Chair, Section of Antitrust Law of the American Bar Association writes, "This Handbook represents years of effort and dedication from those who have guided and observed the evolution of the industry and antitrust law."
Fernando is a member in the firm's Federal Section with a diverse practice cutting across many business sectors. He provides antitrust counseling with respect to mergers, joint ventures, network formation, licensing and strategic planning. He represents multi-provider healthcare systems, media and telecommunications providers and Internet companies in state and federal antitrust investigations. Before the Federal Communications Commission, his principal focus is on cable and broadcast regulation, mergers, ownership rules, competition policy and content protection. He has litigated before administrative tribunals and federal trial and appellate courts. He has extensive experience advising clients on the Digital Performance Rights Act of 1995 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
Kathryn is an associate in the Federal Section, practicing in the Washington, D.C. office. Her expertise includes both regulatory and litigation representation in relation to antitrust matters. She has experience analyzing mergers and acquisitions for potential exposure under antitrust laws, including Hart-Scott-Rodino; preparing Hart-Scott-Rodino filings; and responding to Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiries. She has also handled foreign filings, including determining filing obligations and coordinating the required submissions. Kate has negotiated with the DOJ to end consent decrees, prepared yearly FTC compliance reports, and drafted document retention and document preparation guidelines.
