In a recent Letter Order (the “Order”), the FCC upheld its cancellation of a Kentucky AM station’s (the “Station”) license. The Order serves as an important reminder of a broadcaster’s...
Read moreIn a recent Notice of Apparent Liability, the FCC has proposed to impose a fine of $504,000 against the Fox Network (the “Network”) after the Commission determined that it violated...
Read moreAnother relatively common enforcement “trap” for stations is when technical or other issues require a station to go silent and the station fails to provide the FCC with requisite notice...
Read moreOne of the most common traps into which a station can fall is operating its facilities—either knowingly or unexpectedly—at variance from the parameters specified on the station’s broadcast station license. ...
Read moreOver the dissent of Commissioner Nathan Simington, the FCC issued a significant Forfeiture Order (the “Order”) levying a $518,283 penalty—the maximum allowed by law—against a large media company (the “Company”)...
Read moreThe FCC made clear that children’s programming issues are still top-of-mind for enforcement purposes, particularly in a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (“NAL”) proposing fines against more than 100...
Read moreAccording to a recent FTC press release, a large media ownership group (the “Radio Group”) and large technology company (the “Advertiser,” and together with the Radio Group, the “Parties”) are...
Read moreIn recent weeks, performing rights organization (“PRO”) Global Music Rights (“GMR”) filed lawsuits against three radio groups, claiming the groups have infringed on copyrights administered by GMR by playing music...
Read moreA recent Memorandum Opinion and Order and Consent Decree (the “Opinion and Order”) serves as a cautionary reminder of the requirement to apply for and receive FCC consent prior to...
Read moreA recent Order and Consent Decree (the “Consent Decree”)—and a $4,000 penalty for the licensee subject thereto—serve as a salient reminder to broadcasters of the importance of seeking (and receiving!) FCC approval...
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