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BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government

  1. August 17, 2017

    Ky. City's Utility Pole Ordinance Not Overreach, Judge Says

    A Louisville, Kentucky, city ordinance permitting new-to-the-area telecom companies to rearrange existing wires and equipment on utility poles is not an overreach of authority, a Kentucky federal judge ruled on Wednesday, short-circuiting AT&T’s challenge to the ordinance.

  2. October 31, 2016

    Louisville Utility Pole Law Meets Federal Regs, FCC Says

    The FCC on Monday denied AT&T's claim that Louisville, Kentucky, legislation conflicts with federal regulations by allowing third-party contractors to conduct make-ready work on utility poles, saying in a letter the state of Kentucky has opted out of the federal scheme.

  3. July 27, 2016

    Louisville Must Face AT&T Challenge To Utility Pole Law

    The city of Louisville, Kentucky, lost a bid Tuesday to toss AT&T's suit over an ordinance giving third parties easier utility pole access, with a federal judge saying the company has shown the court is an appropriate venue for claims that Louisville didn't have the authority to make the law.

  4. February 26, 2016

    AT&T Sues Louisville Over Utility Pole Access Ordinance

    AT&T slammed the city of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday with a suit in federal court over a new ordinance allowing third parties easier access to utility poles, saying Louisville did not have the authority to pass the law, which could risk service disruptions.