The FCC must submit written arguments supporting its video franch...
The FCC must submit written arguments supporting its video franchise order by July 23 under a briefing schedule set by the 6th U.S. Appeals Court, Cincinnati, said 2 lawyers involved in the case. Petitioner briefs must be filed with…
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the court by June 18 in Alliance for Community Media v. FCC, said attorneys including Alan Fishel, who represents the public access channel group. The FCC was sued by the Alliance and cities and counties over a March order setting time limits for municipalities to negotiate franchises with new video entrants. Bells and the FCC say the change was needed because some cities lagged on contract talks; municipalities said their right to oversee video businesses was trampled (CD April 24 p2). The 6th Circuit set an Aug. 9 deadline for reply briefs. Judges likely will decide to hear oral arguments after all the paperwork is in, the attorneys said.