Consumers’ Research v. FCC, Part II: U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit Court’s Dismantling of the Universal Service Fund (USF)

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Consumers’ Research v. FCC, preserving the nearly 30-year-old Universal Service Fund (USF). While the Court upheld the USF against non-delegation challenges, it remanded the case for further proceedings, leaving several constitutional questions unresolved.

This timely webinar brings together leading legal experts to unpack the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Fifth Circuit’s ongoing review, and what the remand could mean for the future of the USF. Faculty will examine the continuing disputes over “advanced” and “additional” service provisions, the role of the FCC and USAC, and potential future litigation and legislative reform.

Participants will gain:

• A clear understanding of the Supreme Court’s reasoning and its limits.
• Insights into arguments raised on remand and their possible outcomes.
• Practical guidance on how attorneys, clients, and industry professionals should navigate USF contributions and compliance amid ongoing legal uncertainty.

With perspectives from former FCC leadership and seasoned telecom attorneys, this program provides both the legal context and practical implications of one of the most consequential telecommunications cases in decades.