Broadcasts, Advertising, and Promotions Related to the 2022 NCAA Basketball Championships

Broadcast stations often air programming and conduct promotions tied to NCAA basketball tournaments. But this can lead to expensive litigation and damage awards if stations do not respect the NCAA’s intellectual property rights. Read More

FCC Adopts New Prohibitions and Requirements for Providers That Serve Multiple Tenant Environments

The FCC has adopted new rules in its Multiple Tenant Environments (“MTEs”) proceeding that impose new requirements on common carriers that provide communications services (including broadband service) in commercial and residential MTEs, and on traditional cable operators/MVPD… Read More

Supply Chain Annual Reports Due May 5, 2022 for Advanced Communications Services Providers

Each provider of advanced communications services, even those that do not have any covered communications equipment or services, must file an initial Supply Chain Annual Report by May 5, 2022. Read More

Lerman Senter Celebrates International Data Privacy Day 2022

We continue our 40th anniversary celebration by recognizing the accomplishments of our Privacy, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity practice group over the past 20 years – helping us achieve our ranking by 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers as a Tier 1 law firm in Washington, D.C. Read More

Lerman Senter Issues Updated Political Broadcasting Guide for 2022

To help broadcasters prepare for the 2022 election season, Lerman Senter has updated its guide to the FCC’s political broadcasting rules. A copy of our 2022 guide is available for download. Read More

FCC and CISA Issue Cybersecurity Guidance for All Industries

The FCC is encouraging communications companies to review the joint advisory “Understanding and Mitigating Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure” issued by the FBI, NSA, and CISA. Read More

RMLC and GMR Reach a Settlement on Music Royalties

The Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) and Global Music Rights (GMR) have reached a conditional confidential settlement of their lawsuits over licensing fees. Any radio station that chooses to agree to the new GMR license being offered under the settlement must sign and return… Read More

FCC Proposes Changes to ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV Rules

At the urging of the National Association of Broadcasters, the FCC is proposing changes to the Next Gen TV rules. Read More

Broadcast Stations Must Obtain Copyright and Trademark Rights for NFL and Super Bowl Broadcasts and Promotions

The NFL carefully protects its copyrights and trademarks. If your radio or television station plans to conduct promotions or contests related to the Super Bowl or to any of the conference championship games, you should obtain all necessary licenses to avoid infringing on the NFL… Read More

Annual KidVid Reports Due January 31, 2022; Commercial Limits Certifications Due January 30, 2022

For commercial television broadcasters, the second annual KidVid report to cover an entire calendar year’s worth of programming is due by January 31, 2022. In addition, annual commercial limits certifications are due January 30. Read More