With the verdict in the first criminal case against former President (and now candidate) Trump having been released, we can envision a whole raft of attack ads likely to be airing before the November elections. The verdict is likely to
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June Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Public File Reports, Rulemaking Comments, Political Deadlines, and More
Though school is out for many, the FCC does not take a summer recess. Instead, regulation continues. In addition to the regular EEO Annual Public Inspection File Report deadline for broadcasters in a number of states, there are several comment…
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 20, 2024 to May 24, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from this past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced that
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The FCC and Congress Advance Proposals to Regulate Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 13, 2024 to May 17, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The Justice Department has submitted
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This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 6, 2024 to May 10, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The FCC announced that comments
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Don’t Start Counting Marijuana Advertising Dollars Yet – Cautions Despite Possible Changes in Its Federal Classification
In recent weeks, we saw press reports on a recommendation from the Attorney General to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana – reclassifying it by moving it off Schedule I (an illegal controlled substance with no medical uses and a high…
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 29, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The FTC announced that it
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May Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Audit Responses, Comment Deadlines on Emergency Broadcasting Matters, Effective Date for Zonecasting with FM Boosters, LUC Windows, and More
While May is one of those months that does not have any routine, scheduled FCC filing deadlines, there are still a number of regulatory dates and deadlines for broadcasters that are worthy of note. As detailed below, this includes comment…
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 22, 2024 to April 26, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- Perhaps the biggest regulatory news
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