Don't Defer to FCC on LFA Order, Petitioners Urge 6th Circuit

Relevant Cable Act statutory language on local franchise authorities isn't ambiguous, so there's no reason to defer to the new FCC interpretation that goes against decades of LFA and cable operator understanding, petitioners and supporting interveners replied (docket 19-4162, in Pacer) Thursday: That approach to franchise fees and mixed-use and preemption decisions aren't lawful. The FCC faces a consolidated challenge (see 1909120028) and didn't comment Friday.