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FCC Sets Requirement to Promptly Update FCC Registration Numbers – No Need to Panic, But Licensees Should Ensure All FCC Information Is Accurate and Up To Date

By David Oxenford|2026-02-11T20:25:01-06:00February 11th, 2026|Legal News|

In the last few days, there have been a series of articles and alerts that have alarmed broadcasters and caused worry that fines would be coming their way for not updating and correcting any FCC Registration Number (FRN) associated with their operations. While there is a new rule that went into effect recently that requires... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 2, 2026 to February 6, 2026

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2026-02-08T09:40:53-06:00February 8th, 2026|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…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 26, 2026 to January 30, 2026

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2026-02-01T07:57:51-06:00February 1st, 2026|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. On our Broadcast Law Blog, we took a look at February’s regulatory dates and deadlines affecting broadcasters, which include routine... Continue Reading…

Noncommercial Broadcasters Looking for FM Translators – A Window to File for New Translators is Coming Soon

By David Oxenford|2026-01-30T08:52:35-06:00January 30th, 2026|Legal News|

Since the last opportunity for any applicant to file for FM translators in 2003, which resulted in thousands of applications and processing delays that still have not been totally eliminated (see, for instance, our articles here and here), the FCC has seemed hesitant to open another translator filing window. The only opportunity to file for... Continue Reading…

February 2026 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Reports; ATSC 3.0 and Earth Station Rulemaking Comment Deadlines; Class A, LPTV, and TV Translator Rules Effective Dates; Political Windows; and More (If the Government Does Not Shut Down)

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2026-01-27T09:09:23-06:00January 27th, 2026|Legal News|

While most of the country is currently frozen, February promises to heat up with several regulatory dates and deadlines broadcasters need to be aware of. But the possibility of another federal government shutdown looms. To end the longest shutdown in history last November, Congress gave themselves until January 31 to pass a budget bill covering the... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 19, 2026 to January 23, 2026

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2026-01-25T07:08:43-06:00January 25th, 2026|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. On our Broadcast Law Blog, we published our annual article explaining the legal issues that can arise from advertising and... Continue Reading…

FCC Media Bureau Tells Broadcasters that Candidate Appearances on Talk Programs Could Subject Them to Equal Time Demands – More Review of Such Programs Expected From the FCC

By David Oxenford|2026-01-23T10:16:30-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Legal News|

The FCC’s Media Bureau, in a Public Notice released this week, provided guidance that changed the common interpretation of one of the fundamental principles of political broadcasting law for the last thirty years – that a candidate appearance on a regularly scheduled talk program subject to broadcaster control was not subject to equal opportunities claims... Continue Reading…

Tiptoeing on the Sidelines: 2026 Update on Super Bowl Advertising and Promotions

By Mitchell Stabbe|2026-01-21T11:36:39-06:00January 21st, 2026|Legal News|

Mitchell Stabbe, our resident trademark law specialist, today takes the controls of the blog for his annual look at the legal issues in Super Bowl advertising and promotions (see some of his past articles here, here, here, and here). Take it away, Mitch: The 2026 NFL Playoffs have had more down-to-the-wire games this year than ever before. Consequently,... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 12, 2026 to January 16, 2026

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2026-01-18T08:32:21-06:00January 18th, 2026|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…