New rules build on text message delivery restrictions put in place earlier this year and are informed by the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work against illegal robocalls.
The Federal Communications Commission...more
12/22/2023
/ Blocking Statutes ,
Consent ,
Do Not Call List ,
FCC ,
Lead Generators ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
Tax Loopholes ,
Text Messages ,
Waivers ,
Wireless Industry
I. Phased-In Expansion of Audio Description Requirements: The FCC adopted rules in 2011 requiring certain broadcast television stations in Designated Market Areas (DMAs) 1-60 to provide audio description (i.e., audio-narrated...more
12/15/2023
/ Broadcasting ,
Certifications ,
Children's TV Programming ,
Copyright ,
EEO ,
EEO-1 ,
FCC ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Inspections ,
License Renewals ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Royalties ,
Television Broadcast Stations
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
This Pillsbury Broadcast Station Advisory is directed to radio and television stations in the areas noted above, and highlights upcoming deadlines for compliance with the FCC’s EEO Rule....more
The filing window for broadcast station Biennial Ownership Reports (FCC Form 323 for commercial stations and 323-E for noncommercial stations) opened on October 2, 2023. All licensees of commercial and noncommercial AM, FM,...more
Under the FCC’s EEO Rule, all radio and television station employment units (“SEUs”), regardless of staff size, must afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons and practice nondiscrimination in employment....more
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
If adopted, the FCC will have expanded authority to regulate Broadband Internet Access.
The FCC is not proposing to regulate rates, but it would have authority to review changes in ownership, as well as jurisdiction to rule...more
10/24/2023
/ Broadband ,
Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) ,
Enforcement ,
FCC ,
Investigations ,
Net Neutrality ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Open Internet Rules ,
Popular ,
Telecommunications ,
Transparency
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
9/29/2023
/ Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Broadcasting ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Penalties ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
The Federal Communications Commission released its annual Public Notice setting the deadline for paying annual regulatory fees. Payments can be made via the FCC’s Commission Registration System (CORES) beginning today...more
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls.
Recent actions by the FCC...more
8/4/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages ,
TRACED Act
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....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
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
International Section 214 authorizations are issued to telecommunications providers that seek to offer international services originating or terminating in the United States.
The FCC released an order requiring all...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. This month’s issue includes: ...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
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
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
Proposed rules would provide licensed spectrum access to unmanned aircraft systems.
Licensed spectrum use would allow for riskier unmanned flights....more
The FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau has announced that technical updates to the EAS Test Reporting System (“ETRS”) have been completed and the ETRS is open and available to accept filings of Form One by EAS...more
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more
The next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by January 10, 2023, reflecting information for the months of October, November and December 2022....more