United States Eighth Circuit
Qwest Corp. v. Minn. Pub. Util. Commission, 04-3368, 04-3408, 04-3510
In a case regarding alleged violations of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission lacked the express authority to grant restitution for violation of the Telecommunications Act; however, the $29.5 million penalty order imposed by the Commission was permissible.
Appellate Information
- Decided 11/01/2005
- Published 11/01/2005
Judges
- LAY, Circuit Judge., Before RILEY, LAY, and FAGG, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Eighth Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Counsel who presented argument on behalf of appellant CLEC was Dan Lipschultz of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also appearing on the brief were Mark J. Ayotte and Thomas Erik Bailey.
- For Appellees:
- Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellee/cross-appellant was Peter S. Spivack of Washington, D.C. Also appearing on the brief was Robert E. Cattanach.