Laura Phillips, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Event

NEW YORK - March 30, 2015 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Phillips, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for the FCC's Interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act LIVE Webcast.”  This event is scheduled for April 21, 2015 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:

http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/the-rocky-road-for-the-fccs-interpretation-of-the-telephone-consumer-protection-act-live-webcast/

About Laura Phillips

Laura Phillips is a partner in and chair of Drinker Biddle & Reath’s Government & Regulatory Affairs Practice Group and a member of the Telecommunications & Mass Media Team.  Laura counsels wireless and wired technology entrepreneurs and represents these clients on issues related to the development of new technologies, including the development of spectrum auction policies and strategies, network interconnection, access, universal service, Voice over Internet Protocol and regulatory matters stemming from communications service convergence, the growth of wireless services and the Internet.  Many clients have questions about FCC rules, policies and enforcement issues, and Laura is active in assisting clients with litigation and regulatory strategies in the interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, among other laws and policies.  Laura also counsels clients on a range of government compliance issues, including licensing, regulatory billing and other business issues.  Laura is a Past President of the Federal Communications Bar Association (2012-2013).

About Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, with more than 620 lawyers in 11 offices nationwide, provides clients with unparalleled service in matters ranging from billion-dollar deals to complex class actions, across a broad spectrum of industries.  Our priorities are knowing our clients' business and providing the value they need so that we can be an integral part of their success.  Clients choose us for our sophisticated yet efficient approach to handling their most important business transactions, litigation and government affairs efforts.  For more information on how we have been innovating for clients for more than 160 years, please visit www.drinkerbiddle.com.

Event Synopsis:

Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the fundamentals of the TCPA as well as updates regarding the latest and significant issues surrounding this topic. This LIVE webcast aims to help you to avoid common pitfalls and risk issues relating to the TCPA and the FCC’s corresponding regulations.

Key topics include:

•          The Telephone Consumer Protection Act – An Overview

•          Autodialing Equipment – The Tension Between the Statutory and Regulatory Definitions of ATDS

•          The Consent Defense – What is “prior express written consent”?

•          Do Not Call Regulations – Privacy Rights and Protections for Subscribers

•          Faxes – The FCC’s Ruling on Opt Out Requirements for Solicited Faxes

•          Insurance coverage for defense costs and damages in TCPA Cases

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group, LLC was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/