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Corporate Transparency Act Triggers New Federal Filing Requirement for Most Small and Medium Companies.

By Paul J. Feldman|2024-02-05T14:44:31-06:00February 5th, 2024|Legal News|

The federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021, established new ownership disclosure and reporting requirements for most small and medium sized U.S. companies (“Reporting Companies”), including both existing and newly created companies. The deadline for filing the required report is January 1, 2025, but companies should not wait to review...… Continue Reading

Commercial Radio Station Revenue Must Be Reported to ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC by April 1

By David Oxenford|2024-01-31T10:08:02-06:00January 31st, 2024|Legal News|

We often write about issues concerning the royalties paid by radio stations for their various uses of music. It is not just paying the royalties that are important, but stations must also observe all of all the other obligations under each of their license agreements. The Radio Music License Committee asked us to remind commercial... Continue Reading…

The 2024 Broadcasters’ Calendar – Regulatory Dates for the Coming Year, with Special Attention to Lowest Unit Charge Political Windows

By David Oxenford|2023-12-21T07:57:22-06:00December 21st, 2023|Legal News|

2024 is almost upon us. At this time of year, everyone seems to be making a list of the best (or worst) events of 2023, or predictions for what the new year will bring. After the first of the year, we will dust off our crystal ball and look at some of the legal and... Continue Reading…

Reminder: Deadlines Next Week for Biennial Ownership Reports and Filings to Preserve and Protect Broadcast Auxiliary Operations in the 12.7-13.25 GHz (13 GHz) Band

By David Oxenford|2023-11-21T06:37:48-06:00November 21st, 2023|Legal News|

Even after yesterday’s deadline for filing ETRS Form Three in connection with the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System back in October, there are two more deadlines coming next week that broadcasters should bear in mind. As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, don’t forget these FCC deadlines. Most broadcasters have received plenty... Continue Reading…

5 Questions for Broadcasters on the Upcoming Nationwide EAS Test

By David Oxenford|2023-09-29T10:48:15-05:00September 29th, 2023|Legal News|

The Nationwide EAS Test is scheduled for October 4. Some had wondered if the test would be delayed if the government shut down over budget issues. While an alert could be transmitted whether or not nonessential government employees were working, there was a fear that the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) would not be operational. ... Continue Reading…

FCC Enforcement Monitor September 2023

By Scott R. Flick, Elizabeth Craig and Adam J. Sandler|2023-09-28T13:26:01-05:00September 28th, 2023|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: FCC Proposes $116,156,250 Robocalling Fine for Over 20,000 Calls to Toll Free Numbers Illinois Class A TV Station Pays Nearly Six-Figure Penalty for FCC Violations […]

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 […]

FCC Repeals COVID-Era Accommodation that Allowed Broadcasters to Offer Businesses Free Advertising Time Without LUC Implications

By David Oxenford|2023-05-16T21:47:57-05:00May 16th, 2023|Legal News|

Yesterday, the FCC’s Media Bureau released a Public Notice announcing that it was repealing the COVID related guidance released in March 2020 that allowed broadcasters, local cable operators, and other media companies subject to the requirements that political candidates be offered Lowest Unit Rates during pre-election periods, to offer free advertising time to advertisers and... Continue Reading…

FCC Enforcement Monitor January 2023

By Scott R. Flick, Elizabeth Craig and Adam J. Sandler|2023-01-30T14:28:53-06:00January 30th, 2023|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: TV Network Draws Proposed Fine of $504,000 for Transmitting False EAS Tones FCC Cites Equipment Supplier for Marketing Unauthorized Devices FCC Proposes $62 Million Penalty […]