VYVX of Virginia, Inc. v. Cassell

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In this appeal of an order entered by the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”), we consider the validity of a fine that the Commission imposed upon VYVX of Virginia, Inc. (“VYVX”), and whether the Commission erred in denying VYVX’s application for authority to construct and acquire fiber optic telecommunications facilities for intrastate purposes.

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Williams Communication, Inc. (“Williams”) is a Delaware corporation which is licensed to conduct business in Virginia. Williams, through its subsidiaries, conducts a telecommunications business throughout the United States and…