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December Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – License Renewals, EEO Reports, Rulemaking Comments on Foreign Government Programming and EAS, and More

By David Oxenford|2022-11-29T09:08:43-06:00November 29th, 2022|Legal News|

Even with the holidays upon us, regulation never stops. There are numerous regulatory dates in December to which broadcasters need to pay heed to avoid having the FCC play Grinch for missing some important deadline. December 1 is the deadline for license renewal applications for television stations (full power, Class A, LPTV and TV translators)... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 12, 2022 to March 18, 2022

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2022-03-20T10:45:44-05:00March 20th, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, and a look ahead at an important deadline next week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. New FCC sponsorship identification rules that impose obligations on almost... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 12, 2021 to June 18, 2021

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2021-06-20T09:15:34-05:00June 20th, 2021|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC this week adopted revisions to certain EAS rules. Among other actions, the new rules (1) will change the... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 17, 2021 to April 23, 2021

By David Oxenford|2021-04-25T07:57:05-05:00April 25th, 2021|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. At the FCC’s regular monthly Open Meeting, the Commissioners voted to adopt new rules mandating sponsorship identification of foreign government-provided... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 10, 2021 to April 16, 2021

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2021-04-18T07:22:15-05:00April 18th, 2021|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. According to press reports, broadcasters should pencil in August 11, 2021 on their calendars for the next national test of... Continue Reading…

January Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – A New FCC Administration, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, KidVid, Comment Deadlines and a Supreme Court Oral Argument on Ownership Issues

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2020-12-29T08:58:24-06:00December 29th, 2020|Legal News|

The holiday season is nearly behind us and many are looking forward to putting 2020 in the rearview mirror with a hopeful eye on 2021. The new year will bring big changes to the Washington broadcast regulation scene, with the inauguration of a new President and installation of a new FCC chair who will make... Continue Reading…

January Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – A New FCC Administration, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, KidVid, Comment Deadlines and a Supreme Court Oral Argument on Ownership Issues

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2020-12-29T08:58:24-06:00December 29th, 2020|Legal News|

The holiday season is nearly behind us and many are looking forward to putting 2020 in the rearview mirror with a hopeful eye on 2021. The new year will bring big changes to the Washington broadcast regulation scene, with the inauguration of a new President and installation of a new FCC chair who will make... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: November 21, 2020 to November 27, 2020

By David Oxenford|2020-11-29T08:21:02-06:00November 29th, 2020|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of the last week of significance to broadcasters, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC is seeking comment on proposed sponsorship identification requirements for broadcast programming that is paid for, or provided by,... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: October 24, 2020 to October 30, 2020

By David Oxenford|2020-11-01T09:23:32-06:00November 1st, 2020|Legal News|

It has been a busy week for regulatory actions affecting broadcasters. Here are some of the significant developments of the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC held a virtual Open Meeting on Tuesday, voting to approve an... Continue Reading…