20250429Order_No_36573.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 29,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION ) CASE NO. GNR-T-25-05
INTO ZIPLY FIBER OF IDAHO,LLC AND )
ZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC )
ORDER NO. 36573
On April 14,2025,Ziply Fiber of Idaho,LLC, and Ziply Fiber Northwest,LLC,both d/b/a
Ziply Fiber("Ziply Fiber")moved the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission"), under
Commission Rule of Procedure 43.031 and Idaho Bar Commission Rule ("IBCR") 227, for an
Order approving the limited admission, pro hac vice, of George Baker Thomson, Jr., in this case.
The Motion was signed and attested to by local counsel C. Tom Arkoosh(Idaho State Bar License
No. 2253).
In the Motion, Mr. Thomson certifies that he is an active member in good standing with
the bar of the state of Florida and an inactive member in good standing with the bar of the state of
Colorado and that he maintains the regular practice of law in Washington. He further declares that
he is not an Idaho resident or licensed to practice law in Idaho.
Mr. Thomson and Mr. Arkoosh certify that a copy of the Motion has been served on all
other parties to this case, and that a copy of the Motion, accompanied by a$325 fee and certificate
of good standing,have been submitted to the Idaho State Bar. Mr. Arkoosh acknowledges that his
attendance shall be required at all Commission proceedings in which Mr. Thomson appears,unless
specifically excused by the Commission.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion and applicable rules, including
IBCR 227 and Commission Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.03, IDAPA 31.01.01.019 and 043.03.
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Thomson and Mr. Arkoosh, we
find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of limited admission
of Mr. Thomson as legal counsel for Ziply Fiber. We further find good reason to excuse the
appearance of Mr. Arkoosh in further proceedings in this docket unless needed by Mr. Thomson.
' Commission Rule of Procedure 19 also pertains to motions for pro hac vice admission.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in this case and over this Motion pursuant to Idaho Code,
Title 61, and the Commission's Rules of Procedure, 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is granted; George Baker Thomson, Jr., is
hereby granted limited admission as legal counsel for Ziply Fiber in Case No. GNR-T-25-05.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of C. Tom Arkoosh is excused from all
further proceedings in Case No. GNR-T-25-05 unless needed by George Baker Thomson, Jr.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 29t'day of
April 2025.
EDWARD LODGE, PR DENT
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HN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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DAYN HARDIE, COMMISSIONER
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