FCC Considers Rebates for Retransmission Consent Blackouts

The FCC cites a dramatic increase in blackouts resulting in loss of local a… Read More

FCC Fines Broadcaster $150,000 for Failure to Negotiate Retransmission Consent in Good Faith

The case shows pitfalls TV broadcasters and MVPDs can face when negotiating… Read More

FTC Proposes Updates to COPPA Rule

The FTC wants to place new restrictions on the use and disclosure of childr… Read More

Super Bowl Broadcasts and Promotions

Broadcast stations should take note: the NFL carefully protects its copyrig… Read More

KidVid Reports and Commercial Limits Certifications Due January 30, 2024

Stations can face fines if they don't file on time. Read More

FCC Seeks Comment on Obligation for MVPDs to Report TV Station Blackouts

Cable and DBS providers would need to give public notice of breakdowns in r… Read More

Quarterly Television Reports Due January 10, 2024

Q4 2023 Issues Programs lists and Class A certifications are due Jan. 10, 2… Read More

Quarterly Radio Issues Programs Lists Due January 10, 2024

The requirement applies to all AM and FM commercial and noncommercial stati… Read More