Communications Taxation '25
Pre-Conference Webinar
The Future of the Universal Service Program After the
5th Circuit’s Decision
About the webinar
In July, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found the FCC’s Universal Service Fund to violate the Constitution in several ways. This decision potentially upends a $9 Billion Universal Service Fund (USF) program that has existed for nearly 30 years. In this webinar, Nelson Mullins partners Steve Augustino and John Heitmann will address the near-term and long-term implications of this decision on the FCC and the industry. Among other topics, the webinar will discuss what’s next for the challenges, the likelihood of the Supreme Court reviewing the decision, and the implications of the decision on ongoing efforts to reform the contributions mechanism. Join us for insight into the practical implications of the decision and what’s next for the administration of the USF program.
Speakers:
Steve Augustino - Partner, Nelson Mullins
John Heitmann - Partner, Nelson Mullins