For many years, attorneys who represent public broadcasters and other non-commercial educational licensees (NCEs) have debated whether an application for Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) consent must be...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) recently released an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that reaches several tentative conclusions designed to give digital FM stations more flexibility to...more
The Draft Media Bill (the “Bill”) published on 29 March 2023 will implement the UK Government’s plans to modernise broadcasting legislation and introduce wide-ranging reforms to the regulatory environment for public service...more
In June, Ofcom announced a review of broadcasting rules relating to the frequency and length of advertising on public service broadcasting channels in response to evolving viewing habits and the rise in popularity of...more
INTRODUCTION - While federal and state appellate courts have historically been cautious about allowing cameras in the courtroom, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed courts toward live audiovisual broadcasting to preserve public...more
Another milestone was reached in the context of reforming the media and broadcasting industry legal framework upon publication of Law no. 2021-1382 of 25 October 2021 relating to regulation and protection of access to...more
Television stations licensed in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota must file license renewal applications by Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s or...more
As of October 1, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has opened a window during which licensees of commercial and non-commercial full power television, Class A television, low power television, AM...more
Following the previous client alert published on April 7th, 2020, below are the new measures issued by the Ministry of Communications and Transport for the mitigation and control of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic (COVID-19)....more
The Situation: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ("ACCC") has released new guidelines on mergers in the media industry. Looking Ahead: The new guidelines provide some—but not sufficient—clarification on...more
While some debate endlessly which content best serves the public interest, there is universal agreement that the content broadcasters air during emergencies is vital to their communities. Whether it comes in the form of...more
Fulfilling Chairman Wheeler’s promise at the NAB Show to launch a proceeding before the end of the month commencing the process of authorizing use of ATSC 3.0 by TV broadcasters, the FCC today released a Public Notice on the...more
Federal law prohibits non-commercial broadcasters from airing paid advertisements (a) for for-profit entities, (b) issues of public importance or interest, and (c) political candidates. In Minority Television Project, Inc....more