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October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Children’s Television Reports, EEO Public File Obligations, Nationwide EAS Test, Registration of C Band Earth Stations, and Comments in Numerous FCC Proceedings

By David Oxenford|2018-09-30T11:23:32-05:00September 30th, 2018|Legal News|

October is one of the busiest months on the broadcast regulatory calendar, as it includes a confluence of routine EEO filing requirements, quarterly filing requirements for Children’s Television Reports, public file uploading for all stations for their Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, a Nationwide EAS test, and comment dates in many FCC proceedings. Make sure that...… Continue Reading

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ September 2018

By Scott R. Flick, Jessica T. Nyman and Warren Kessler|2018-09-28T17:37:35-05:00September 28th, 2018|Legal News|

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published 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: Headlines: FCC Cracks Down on Call Spoofing Operations with Multimillion-Dollar Fine New Jersey Utility Company Investigated for Improper Use of Private Land Mobile Radio FCC […]

FCC Makes Fundamental Changes to Toll Free Number Marketplace

By Glenn S. Richards and Joseph A. Cohen|2018-09-28T08:18:06-05:00September 28th, 2018|Legal News|

Toll free calling began in 1967, with the introduction of the 800 toll free code. It remains a frequently used communications tool, even in the Internet age, as new toll-free applications are developed, including the capability to send text messages to certain toll-free numbers. Yesterday, the FCC released a Report and Order that made several […]

FCC Proposes Rules to Improve 911 Emergency Calling

By Glenn S. Richards and Joseph A. Cohen|2018-09-26T16:06:23-05:00September 26th, 2018|Legal News|

The first 911 call was made 50 years ago, long before wireless phones, texting, and Internet calling were used for everyday communications. Congress and the FCC regularly propose and adopt laws and regulations to keep pace with ever-changing technology. Those efforts continue today with the release by the FCC of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking […]

Political Dollars, the Radio Show, and Broadcast Finance

By Scott R. Flick|2018-09-21T13:10:11-05:00September 21st, 2018|Legal News|

What do these three have in common? Well, if you are planning to be at the Radio Show in Orlando next week, you probably already know about the Pillsbury Broadcast Finance sessions at the Radio Show, with this year’s session marking the event’s 28th year. The 2018 edition is titled Pillsbury’s Broadcast Finance 2018: Radio’s […]

FCC Decision Illustrates Details of the Application of FCC Foreign Ownership Approval Requirements

By David Oxenford|2018-09-19T10:09:09-05:00September 19th, 2018|Legal News|

In a decision released yesterday, the FCC issued a “remedial declaratory ruling” finding the change in control of stock in a company that owned broadcast stations did not offend the public interest, and that the approval of foreign ownership in the company that controlled broadcast stations above 25% (but capped at 49%) that was issued...… Continue Reading

FCC Decision Illustrates Details of the Application of FCC Foreign Ownership Approval Requirements

By David Oxenford|2018-09-19T10:09:09-05:00September 19th, 2018|Legal News|

In a decision released yesterday, the FCC issued a “remedial declaratory ruling” finding the change in control of stock in a company that owned broadcast stations did not offend the public interest, and that the approval of foreign ownership in the company that controlled broadcast stations above 25% (but capped at 49%) that was issued...… Continue Reading

Nationwide EAS Test Postponed to October 3; New Filing Dates for ETRS Reports

By David Oxenford|2018-09-19T10:06:46-05:00September 19th, 2018|Legal News|

A Nationwide test of both the wireless and broadcast-based EAS was scheduled for tomorrow, September 20 (see our article here). It has now been postponed until October 3 presumably due to the continuing issues following Hurricane Florence (see notices from the FCC here and from FEMA here). In addition to the postponement of the test,...… Continue Reading

Nationwide EAS Test Postponed to October 3; New Filing Dates for ETRS Reports

By David Oxenford|2018-09-19T10:06:46-05:00September 19th, 2018|Legal News|

A Nationwide test of both the wireless and broadcast-based EAS was scheduled for tomorrow, September 20 (see our article here). It has now been postponed until October 3 presumably due to the continuing issues following Hurricane Florence (see notices from the FCC here and from FEMA here). In addition to the postponement of the test,...… Continue Reading