Bulletin Categories: COVID-19

In a Public Notice (“Notice”) released late this afternoon (March 27), the FCC announced that, as a result of the “fluid and challenging situation caused by” COVID-19, it is extending:...

The Media Bureau released a second Public Notice late Wednesday in which it announced a temporary waiver process for television stations subject to Local Marketing Agreements (“LMAs”), Shared Services Agreements...

As you know, Ohio’s March 17, 2020, primary election was unusual: polls were ordered to stay closed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the primary was not rescheduled...

In a Public Notice (the “Notice”) released late Wednesday, March 25, the FCC announced a temporary policy relating to lowest unit charge (“LUC” or “LUR”) obligations of stations that are...

Following days of often tense negotiations, the United States Senate has passed the third phase of federal coronavirus relief legislation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES...

The FCC’s Audio Division released information in a Public Notice (“Notice”) late Friday afternoon that (1) provides general guidance for all radio services in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19...

On March 22, 2020, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) issued a Stay at Home Order (the Stay Home Order) which becomes effective on March 23, 2020,...

The FCC released a Public Notice (the “Notice”) late Thursday in which it clarified that broadcast television stations that have agreed to temporarily share news and newsgathering resources with one...

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. There are a number of provisions in the law that...

Employers face myriad issues as COVID-19 continues to spread and impact communities and workplaces, including questions about disability and accommodation, workplace safety and health, and leaves of absence.  The U.S....