Virtual Public Meetings

Thu 31 Mar, 2016 / by / General

Imagine the scenario where an administrative assistant for a municipal utility, PUD, or other similar governmental entity sends a group email to the entity’s governing body that contains the agenda for an upcoming public meeting. The agenda clearly describes certain decisions to be made by the governing body at the meeting. Now imagine further that one of the board members has a thought or question about a board action-item on the agenda. The board member …

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Regulating Negawatts: How Does the Federal Power Act Handle Non-Sales of Electricity

Wed 17 Feb, 2016 / by / General

The constant evolution and increasing sophistication of modern energy markets are straining the ability of the Federal Power Act to create meaningful distinctions between state and federal regulatory jurisdiction. The Federal Power Act provides that the federal government has exclusive jurisdiction over wholesale power sales, whereas states have exclusive jurisdiction over retail power sales. While this division of authority has endured admirably for almost a century, there is no denying that the legal framework first …

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Jonathan Cavanagh and Nicole Swift Named Partners of the Firm

Wed 6 Jan, 2016 / by / General

Cable Huston is pleased to announce that Jonathan Cavanagh and Nicole Swift have been named partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Cavanagh advises clients on taxation, estate planning, and business matters. He also represents clients in tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. Ms. Swift assists the firm’s litigation, energy, and public utility groups, including matters involving commercial disputes, land use disputes, and the federal Clean Water …

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Katherine VanZanten Interviewed on the Retirement Ready Real Estate and Finance Show

Wed 23 Dec, 2015 / by / General

Katherine VanZanten joined host Kim Doge on AM 1410/ KBNP on the Retirement Ready Real Estate & Finance Show. Katherine discussed getting your important legal and financial documents in order.

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