Osborn Maledon lawyers are experts in handling the unique legal issues confronting clients who are at the forefront of advances in the communications industries. We are well versed in the state and federal laws regulating cable television, wireless providers, broadcast companies, and competitive local and interexchange carriers. Osborn Maledon lawyers excel in advising cable and telecommunications companies on topics which include municipal licensing, regulatory compliance with state and federal rules, unique cable and franchise issues, and access to rights of way. Many of our clients are establishing themselves in local markets and must quickly resolve interconnection, construction, permitting and service issues. We represent these clients in state and federal administrative proceedings and in state and federal litigation arising out of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Osborn Maledon also has an active media and First Amendment practice. We have represented national television networks in cases involving claims of defamation, trespass, and invasion of privacy (including by hidden camera). Our attorneys advise and represent clients confronted with questions relating to on-line speech, election laws, government ethics, media access to courtrooms, open meeting laws and other related matters.

The ways we communicate are changing rapidly. So are the laws regulating communication. Osborn Maledon lawyers are prepared to assist with business, litigation and regulatory challenges facing cable, television, telecommunications, radio, internet companies, and other media companies.