On May 13, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order modernizing the notice requirements associated with filing certain broadcast applications. These requirements apply to both TV and radio...more
By July 10, 2020 (extended from April 10, 2020), all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must prepare a list of (1) important issues facing their communities of license, and (2) the...more
We have reminded you before of the importance of obtaining authorization from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the transfer of control, or assignment, of FCC licenses prior to closing in M&A transactions, and...more
The Executive Order is one of many actions that reflect heightened scrutiny of China's participation in U.S. telecommunications and technology sectors - Last month, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Establishing...more
By July 10, 2020 (extended from April 10), all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the programs aired...more
The FCC recently reminded television broadcasters and multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) of the importance of providing accessible televised emergency information amid concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic....more
In its recent Report and Order (Order), the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted a rule prohibiting the use of Universal Service Fund (USF) funds by USF recipients that are eligible telecommunications carriers...more
Parties to acquisitions often find themselves in the position of the McCallisters in "Home Alone," dashing out of the house and arriving in Paris only to discover that they’ve left little Macaulay Culkin (aka Kevin) behind....more
Much of the nation’s infrastructure, from energy to transportation, depends upon telecommunications for safe and efficient operation. The facilities that provide such communications services generally are proprietary...more
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On March 3, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an omnibus Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) that proposes substantial fines totaling more than $1.9 million against Viacom, ESPN and NBCUniversal (the...more
Two recent court decisions illustrate the difficult burdens of pleading and proof that face cable networks and distributors alike in asserting carriage dispute claims, whether based on an MVPD’s alleged discrimination in...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice on Nov. 16, 2012 (DA-12-1855A1) notifying cable operators of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for public disclosure of pricing, tiering and system...more