Legal Alerts Sep 20, 2022
Homeland Security Unveils State, Local and Cybersecurity Grant Program
First Application Deadline is Nov. 15; 80% Required Pass-Through to Local Governments
Gerry advocates against preemption of public and private property owners’ rights before state and federal legislative bodies and before corresponding regulatory agencies.
Lederer is a registered federal lobbyist and has both public and private sector advocacy experience protecting property rights and police powers when dealing with cable, small cell, broadband and telecommunications franchising and renewals.
Gerry is one of the nation’s leading authorities on marketplace solutions for deployment of small cells and other wireless technologies, as well as deployment of municipal broadband and WiFi services.
Gerard Lavery Lederer’s unique background as a nationally recognized telecommunications, cable and small cell lawyer combined with his experiences as a registered federal lobbyist provides clients unparalleled service in seeking both legislative and transactional solutions. Prior to joining Best Best & Krieger LLP as a partner in the Municipal Law practice group in Washington, D.C., Gerry was an attorney with Miller & Van Eaton, a highly regarded local government rights of way law firm.
Understanding the Marketplace
Gerry is one of the nation’s leading authorities on marketplace solutions for the seamless integration of cable and wireless technology into communities. He authored “Critical Connections” and “Wired for Profit,” two leading guides on the integration of telecommunications technology in the built environment. He developed the first model license agreements for access to buildings and rooftops to promote cooperative relations between telecommunications service providers and property owners, while protecting both parties’ interests. He has facilitated the negotiations on some of the leading cable franchise and small cell agreements in the nation.
A Voice for Local Government
Gerry advocates for public and private property owners regarding issues of law and policy arising from federal and state communications legislation and regulation. Gerry serves as legislative counsel and lead Washington advocate for TeleCommUnity, a collection of local governments dedicated to ensuring respect for local rights in federal legislative and regulatory activity. He has also led numerous FCC coalitions of local governments on cable and wireless regulations.
Since arriving in Washington, D.C. in 1985 as the City of Philadelphia’s Washington advocate, Gerry has served as Washington legislative counsel to a number of local governments and agencies, including as lead advocate for local governments on infrastructure issues and as general counsel of the United States Conference of Mayors. He has also served as executive director of advocacy and research advancement for the Building Owners and Managers Association, International and executive director of government affairs for the United States Telephone Association. Prior to his career in Washington, he served as the chief deputy city commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. This position oversees the city’s voter registration and election day. He is a member of the Federal Communications Bar Association and the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors from whom he has received numerous Ovation Awards and was the 2011 NATOA Member of the Year. Gerry was selected to the 2022 The Best Lawyers in America® list for Communications Law and was named the Outstanding Associate Member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association in 2020.
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First Application Deadline is Nov. 15; 80% Required Pass-Through to Local Governments
BB&K’s Gerard Lavery Lederer and Cheryl Leanza Address In-Kind and Mixed-Use Rules in Municipal Maryland Article
Local Governments Eligible to Compete for These Funds
State Deadlines Are in Mid-July; Localities Should Start Consulting With Their States Now
In March/April Cover Story of ABA's Probate & Property Magazine, Authors Note Landlords Should Be Prepared to Deal with Tower Lease and License Issues
Local Government Voices Have Been Heard
Final Rule, Considered Victory for Local Governments, Takes Effect in April 2022
Highlights of the Bill President Biden Signed Into Law on Nov. 15
Localities Should Take Advantage of Grant Programs Before Application Deadlines Close
Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO
Franchise Requirements Should Not be Treated as Franchise Fees and Cable Operators Can be Charged Fees on Non-Cable Services, Cities Argue
Guidance Includes Four Key Principles to Know
U.S. Treasury Provides Direction on Distribution to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government
Six Ways the Funds Can be Used
Oversight of Satellite Dishes and Certain Antennas Curtailed
Public Agencies Using Robocalls Have New Limitations/Obligations
Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Public Agencies
Don’t Surrender Your Property Rights
Ninth Circuit Takes on FCC Small Cell Orders
How Communities Can Respond
Deadline for Appeal Coming Soon
Kari’s Law Sets New Requirements for Multi-Line Telephone Systems
In the Practical Law Journal, BB&K Partner Gerard Lederer Explains How Such Laws Could Impact Cities’ Revenue
BB&K Summarizes Order’s Four Major Elements and Offers Response Options
Partner Gerry Lederer Discusses New Developments in PublicCEO
Join Coalition to Fight Proposed Expansion of OTARD Rule
Federal Shutdown Does Not Delay Implementation
Communities Coalition Forming Now
Immediate Action Needed — Community Coalition Forming
FCC Bans Moratoria on Communications Facilities Deployment
Know Your Rights Amid Mobile Carrier Mega Mergers
Kari’s Law Sets New Requirements for Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Details Local Agencies Need are Included
The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Local Governments Should Speak Up Now for Local Control
By Joseph Van Eaton, Gerard Lavery Lederer and Gail A. Karish
Recent White House and Federal Court Action Impacting Future UAS Regulations
By Joseph Van Eaton and Gerard Lavery Lederer
Comments Due Soon — BB&K Coalition Formed to Respond
How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond
Rules Ensure Broadband-Ready Developments
Post-Election Opportunities for Local Government Agencies
Court Allows City’s Ordinance
Additional Reporting and Compliance Requirements
FCC Looking to Increase Eligibility for Reimbursement
Failure to Comply Could Impact HUD Funding
Opportunities for Public Housing Residents and Local Government Agencies
By Joseph Van Eaton and Gerard Lavery Lederer
Public and Private Agencies' Rates Could Be Impacted
FCC Will Seek Comments
By Joseph Van Eaton and Gerard Lavery Lederer
By Gerard Lavery Lederer
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