Barbara Esbin headlines retransmission consent panel at ACA DC Summit.  DC Managing Partner Barbara Esbin participated on a well-received panel on retransmission consent at the 19^th Annual ACA Summit last week in Washington, DC.  The panel included participants representing large and small cable operators and broadcast networks and affiliate groups, and debated the need for reform of the retransmission consent rules. 

James Moskowitz to present webinar on Connect America Fund.  Senior Associate James Moskowitz will present a webinar on the Connect America Fund (“CAF”) to the Iowa Telecommunications Association on March 27 at 10am CDT.  The webinar will focus on the FCC’s plans to distribute CAF funds through the reverse auction process.  It will also help competitive providers understand the implications of the FCC’s upcoming decisions regarding CAF implementation, and whether to participate in the reverse auction. 

CM associates to attend Minnesota Telecom Alliance Annual Convention.  Associates Scott Friedman, Adriana Kissel, and Andrea Person will attend the Minnesota Telecom Alliance’s annual convention and trade show in Minneapolis, MN next week from March 25-27. 

Congratulations Jake!  Congratulations to associate Jake Baldwin on his February 18 wedding to Kasey Hollinrake.