The Federal Communications Commission wants to require radio and television stations, as well as cable, direct broadcast satellite operators such as Dish and DirecTV, and satellite radio operators such as Sirius/XM...more
The FCC has fined Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. $1.8 million after finding Nexstar exercised de facto control over Mission’s Station WPIX (TV) in New York without FCC consent.
The FCC also found...more
4/8/2024
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Asset Valuations ,
Consent ,
Divestiture ,
Employees ,
FCC ,
Forfeiture ,
Marketing ,
Penalties ,
Sales ,
Secured Debt ,
Television Programming ,
Transfer of Control ,
Unauthorized Transactions
The FTC is proposing significant changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule to place new restrictions on the use and disclosure of children’s personal information.
The COPPA Rule requires websites...more
1/24/2024
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Biometric Information ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Retention ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fingerprints ,
Marketing ,
Mobile Devices ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Public Schools ,
Safe Harbors ,
State Education Departments ,
Text Messages ,
Third-Party ,
Transparency ,
Websites
The FCC has completed its long-pending 2018 review of the broadcast multiple ownership rules. In making its determination of whether the ownership rules remain necessary in the public interest as a result of competition, the...more
The Federal Trade Commission has issued its updated Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Endorsement Guides). Last updated in 2009, the significantly revised Endorsement Guides focus on...more
7/25/2023
/ Advertising ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
After a court struck down the requirement that broadcasters research federal sources to verify that buyers of airtime are not foreign government entities or agents, the FCC is proposing once again to “fortify” its foreign...more
The FCC has updated its Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules to make emergency alerts easier for the public to understand and more accessible to those with certain disabilities.
EAS messages are currently transmitted using...more
Payment of FCC regulatory fees for FY 2022 (which cover the period October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022) is due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Payments received after the deadline will be subject...more
In a recent decision, the FCC’s Media Bureau entered into a consent decree with the licensee of a low-power TV station that violated the sponsorship identification rules. The station paid a civil penalty of $60,000 and agreed...more
The Federal Communications Commission has released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the transition to the Next Generation Television (“Next Gen TV” or “ATSC 3.0”) standard. The FCC is seeking...more
Recent decisions by the FCC demonstrate continued enforcement against broadcast licensees who violate the FCC's rules. Below are two examples of recent enforcement actions.
License Rescinded for Failure to Satisfy...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing to update its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising to address new marketing methods introduced since the Guides were last updated in 2009....more
6/9/2022
/ Advertising ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Comment Period ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Platforms ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Social Media ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices