Technology's towers invade the forest

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NPI Wireless, a regional wireless phone company in northwest Michigan, was turned down by the county of Benzie when it proposed to build a 250-foot tower. The purpose of the tower is to provide wireless communication services, with an array of antennas and receivers, to the numerous telecommuters that have migrated to that region. The county has instituted a moratorium against such towers in an effort to keep the area rural. NPI has filed a law suit against the county and analysts expect the wireless company to win. The expected success is due to the Telecommunications Act which the FCC and the White House created with the aid of the wireless communications industry. The developement of the wireless telecommunications industry was a leading issue in the creation of the Act.

Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications regulations, Wireless communications, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Michigan, Wireless communication systems, Government communications regulation, NPI Wireless

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Mannesmann sues Goldman in phone war; it seeks to prevent bank from aiding Vodafone

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Mannesmann A.G. has filed suit against investment the bank Goldman Sachs for conflict of interest. Mannesmann asserts that Goldman Sachs has represented them in the past, and they have been privy to confidential information about their company. Goldman Sachs is currently assisting Vodafone Airtouch PLC in a hostile takeover bid of Mannesmann A.G. The case is being heard in Britain's high court.

United Kingdom, United States, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Germany, Investment Banking, Security brokers and dealers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Co., Mannesmann AG, Vodafone Group PLC, Conflict of interests (Agency), Conflicts of interest

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