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The Congressional Hearing on AM Radio – A Look at the Future of Audio Entertainment in the Car?

By David Oxenford|2023-06-09T11:35:32-05:00June 9th, 2023|Legal News|

AM radio (and broadcast radio in general) received strong support from Congressional representatives during this week’s hearing before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Communications and Technology subcommittee. Significant time was spent on recognizing AM radio’s important role in the emergency communications network, both in delivering emergency alerts from the EAS system and in... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 29 to June 2, 2023

By David Oxenford and Robert Primosch|2023-06-04T09:31:56-05:00June 4th, 2023|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. Continue Reading…

June Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO, Rulemaking Comments, AM Congressional Hearings, and More

By David Oxenford and Robert Primosch|2023-05-31T08:51:32-05:00May 31st, 2023|Legal News|

Though school is out for many, the FCC does not take a summer recess. Instead, regulation continues. While the pace of new FCC regulatory issues for broadcasters has slowed, perhaps pending the confirmation of a new Commissioner and the return of the FCC to full strength, there are still regulatory matters in June worth watching. ... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 22 to May 26, 2023

By David Oxenford and Robert Primosch|2023-05-28T09:06:35-05:00May 28th, 2023|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. Continue Reading…

FCC Extends Deadline for Television Stations to Implement Aural Description of Emergency Information

By Anne Goodwin Crump|2023-05-26T17:19:17-05:00May 26th, 2023|Legal News|

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has largely granted the NAB’s request and will again extend for 18 months to November 26, 2024, the effective date of the FCC’s rule governing accessibility of emergency communications. This rule requires broadcasters to provide, during non-newscast programming, an aural representation of any visual, non-textual emergency information, such as radar...… Continue Reading

FCC Enforcement Monitor May 2023

By Scott R. Flick, Elizabeth Craig and Adam J. Sandler|2023-05-25T17:19:21-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal News|

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: LPFM Station Fined $15,000 for Airing Commercial Advertisements FCC Issues Notices to the Landowners of Sixteen Pirate Radio Sites Telecommunications Carrier Pays $227,200 To […]

Fletcher Heald Attorney Matt McCormick Recognized for Outstanding Service to Broadcast Industry

By FHH Law|2023-05-25T11:49:55-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal News|

The Oregon Association of Broadcasters honored retired Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth attorney Matt McCormick with the Tom McCall Leadership Award, which honors an individual for their outstanding service to the state and/or nation on behalf of the broadcast industry. The entire FHH family joins the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in offering their warmest congratulations to...… Continue Reading

Fletcher Heald Attorney Matt McCormick Recognized for Outstanding Service to Broadcast Industry

By FHH Law|2023-05-25T11:49:55-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal News|

The Oregon Association of Broadcasters honored retired Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth attorney Matt McCormick with the Tom McCall Leadership Award, which honors an individual for their outstanding service to the state and/or nation on behalf of the broadcast industry. The entire FHH family joins the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in offering their warmest congratulations to...… Continue Reading

House Panel Advances Bipartisan Bill To Restore FCC Auction Authority

By Daniel Brown|2023-05-25T10:13:27-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal News|

The House Subcommittee on Communications & Technology on Wednesday, May 24th unanimously advanced a bill to renew the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) authority to auction commercial airwaves and use the proceeds to pay for both next generation 911 and the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The bipartisan 50-0 vote comes after the FCC’s...… Continue Reading