Broward County, Fla., said it would press ahead with its appeal o...
Broward County, Fla., said it would press ahead with its appeal of U.S. Dist. Court, Miami, ruling overturning its open access ordinance if no settlement were reached with AT&T and Comcast by April 18. “Absent a settlement agreement, the…
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County’s opening brief challenging the lower court’s First Amendment ruling would be due April 18” in 11th U.S. Appeals Court, Atlanta, said Andrew McBride, outside counsel for County. He said 11th Circuit mediator had extended briefing schedule twice to allow parties to continue attempts at settlement. Saying only that proposals and counterproposals had been made, McBride declined to provide specifics of negotiations because they “might well prejudice any remaining chances of reaching an agreement.” No fresh proposals have emerged from discussions with companies, said Asst. County Attorney Anitra Lanczi, and county will go ahead with appeal if no settlement is reached.