Preemption and Power: The Federal-State Tug of War in Communications Policy
This event is not open to the Press.
As the FCC explores ways to promote broadband deployment, pave the way for American Artificial Intelligence innovation, and reduce regulatory burdens on providers, questions arise regarding the FCC's role versus state authority. This panel will examine the FCC’s preemption options in these areas, analyzing their benefits and drawbacks, including Federalism implications.
Featuring:
- Adam Candeub, General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Tony Clark, Executive Director of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, former Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Morgan Ratner, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell, Co-head of the firm’s Supreme Court and Appellate Practice
- (Moderator) Paul Beaudry, Vice President, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Breezeline
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
