April 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and post...more
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....more
2/28/2025
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Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fines ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Robocalling ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Television Broadcast Stations
Executive orders, funding freezes, and what’s next for federal disbursements - In his first week in office, President Trump issued a record number of executive orders (EOs) and key executive memorandums, setting new federal...more
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....more
1/31/2025
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FCC ,
Licenses ,
Media ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public...more
1/28/2025
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Broadcasting ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
EEO ,
Employment Discrimination ,
FCC ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Television Broadcast Stations
President-elect Trump is expected to sign a slew of executive orders on Day One, addressing areas like immigration, trade and energy. These actions aim to reverse many Biden-era policies and set new priorities, including...more
1/13/2025
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Climate Change ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Immigration Reform ,
Paris Agreement ,
Presidential Appointments ,
Presidential Pardons ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration
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....more
Beginning January 1, 2025, the FCC’s audio description requirements will expand to commercial television stations affiliated with ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC in 10 additional Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs): Johnson...more
Many television broadcasters were left scratching their heads last month when a longtime waiver associated with the FCC’s emergency information accessibility rules expired on November 26. That confusion was resolved Friday,...more
Items of Note in 2025 -
I. Commercial and Noncommercial Biennial Ownership Reports: December 1, 2025 is the deadline by which all commercial and noncommercial radio and television stations must file their biennial...more
12/18/2024
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Copyright ,
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Foreign Governments ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Royalties ,
Television Broadcast Stations ,
Third-Party
At its final Open Meeting of 2024, the FCC on December 11 adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on the elimination or updating of several rules applicable to broadcast stations, as well as other...more
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....more
12/3/2024
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Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fines ,
License Applications ,
Licensees ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
December 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and...more
December 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and...more
FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against National Cable Sports Network for Transmitting False EAS Tones -
The Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) to a cable sports...more
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....more
The FCC’s rules require that all Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants update their identifying information in the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) annually. Accordingly, all EAS Participants must update and submit their...more
October 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Alaska, American Samoa, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, the Mariana Islands, Missouri, Oregon, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Washington to place...more
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....more
8/30/2024
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Contests & Promotions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fees ,
Fines ,
License Renewals ,
Licenses ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Telecommunications
The proposed rule would require radio and TV broadcasters to inquire of political advertisers as to whether their ad includes AI-generated content.
A broadcast station that receives a candidate or issue ad containing...more
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....more
8/2/2024
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Compliance ,
Consent Decrees ,
Demand Letter ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fees ,
Fines ,
Licenses ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Telecommunications
The FCC last week released a highly anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on proposed disclosure requirements for political ads containing AI-generated content. The item was adopted earlier this...more
Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced at the FCC’s July 16 open meeting that the Commission is considering adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on proposals to regulate AI-generated robocalls. The...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week warned 13 property owners in the New York City area that illegal FM radio broadcasts were emanating from their properties, and that they could face multi-million dollar...more
August 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in California, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and...more