Continental Cablevision appoints regional telecommunications counsel.BOSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1996-- Continental Cablevision has hired senior attorneys specializing in telecommunications regulatory issues for its Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Western regions, the company announced today. Responsibilities of the new counsel include developing regional business plans and regulatory strategies for entering new telecommunications markets, representing Continental before state legislatures and public utility commissions, advising senior corporate management on telecommunications issues and working as an integral part of a regional regulatory affairs team. "As we enter new businesses, and as more or our regulatory activities shift to the state level, we need in-house expertise to guide us through complex telecommunications regulations," said Robert J. Sachs, senior vice president for corporate and legal affairs. "By recruiting experienced individuals with strong legal, legislative and regulatory backgrounds, we are hitting the ground running." The need for additional regulatory resources has become evident as Continental begins its push beyond video into additional broadband services such as alternate access, telephony and high-speed access to the Internet. The company has won regulatory approval to enter the telephone business in California and Florida and recently applied for status as a Competitive Access Provider in New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). ; it already provides alternate access services in Florida and Virginia and is part owner of Teleport Communications Group Teleport Communications Group (TCG) was the first Competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in the U.S. First formed in 1985, it competed with the existing telephone companies to provide dial tone and related services in the largest U.S. markets. , an alternate access carrier providing service in several markets around the country. In addition, Continental is providing high-speed access to the Internet and data services through its unique broadband telecommunications networks at Boston College; in Stockton, Calif.; and in several trials. Bartlett L. Thomas has been appointed counsel, director of regulatory affairs for Continental's Northeast region, with more than 1.1 million subscribers in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. , Connecticut and New York. Thomas was formerly with NYNEX-New England, where she held a variety of positions including state regulatory counsel for Vermont and Rhode Island. She holds a law degree from Boston University School of Law Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is the law school affiliated with Boston University. and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont. Timothy P. Collins has been appointed vice president, regulatory affairs for Continental's Midwest region, representing more than 675,000 subscribers in Michigan and Ohio. Collins was formerly with Hill Lewis P.C. in Detroit, where he focused on telecommunications, software agreements, corporate computer policies, complex litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and securities law. He received his law degree from Wayne State University Law School The Law School offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in day, night, and combined programs. It also offers a number of dual degrees, including the J.D./M.B.A. combined program, and J.D./M.A. programs in economics, history, dispute resolution, and political science, among others. in Detroit and his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. . Donald L. Crosby has been appointed regulatory counsel for Continental's Southeast region, serving more than 740,000 subscribers in Virginia, Florida and Georgia. Crosby was formerly staff attorney, Committee on Utilities & Telecommunications, Florida House of Representatives The Florida House of Representatives, one of the two Chambers of the Florida Legislature, is composed of 120 members, each representing a district. Representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. , where his responsibilities included drafting legislation dealing with telecommunications and utility regulation, as well as cable television and technology issues. He received his law degree and his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia Organization The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. . Mark E. Brown has been appointed corporate counsel/director of state regulatory affairs for Continental's Western region, representing about 900,000 subscribers in California, Nevada, Idaho and Washington state. Brown was formerly with MCI Communications Corp., San Francisco, where he was senior attorney, regulatory and public policy group. His responsibilities included representing MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. before the Public Utilities Commission. He holds a law degree from Harvard Law School Harvard Law School (colloquially, Harvard Law or HLS) is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Law is considered one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States. and received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. A fifth individual, to be named shortly, will serve as regulatory counsel for Continental's Central region, representing about 650,000 subscribers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. Continental Cablevision Inc., the nation's third largest broadband telecommunications compant, serves more than 4.2 million subscribers in 20 states. CONTACT: Continental Cablevision Rob Stoddard, 617/854-3138 |
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