Wed 17 Feb, 2016 / by Cable Huston / 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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Wed 6 Jan, 2016 / by Cable Huston / 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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Wed 23 Dec, 2015 / by Cable Huston / 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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Thu 3 Dec, 2015 / by Cable Huston / General
In 2007, CATV subcontractor Sifa Tuiaki was working in an elevated bucket installing fiber optic lines, when the truck made a sharp turn — causing Tuiaki to contact a 7,200-volt power line. He was burned over 45 percent of his body, paralyzed, and had both arms partially amputated. Tuiaki ultimately negotiated a $29 million settlement agreement with multiple defendants. In another case, a major electric utility was required to pay $740 million in 2009 to …
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