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
8/29/2025
/ Communications Act of 1934 ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Illegal Conduct ,
License Renewals ,
Penalties ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Search & Seizure ,
Search Warrant ,
Telecommunications
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, the FCC has released a Public Notice announcing...more
While at this stage it is only a temporary win, in the spirit of Chairman Carr’s Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding, the FCC today released a Public Notice announcing that the Commission is suspending the requirement that...more
This advisory is directed to television stations with locally-produced programming whose signals were carried by at least one cable system located outside the station’s local service area or by a satellite provider that...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
Broadcasters’ next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by July 10, 2025, reflecting information for the months of April, May, and June 2025....more
With publication of OMB approval in the Federal Register, yesterday was the effective date for amendments to Section 73.1212(j) of the FCC’s Rules, which governs sponsorship identification for broadcast programming that “has...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
5/30/2025
/ California ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Filing Deadlines ,
License Renewals ,
Licensing Rules ,
Montana ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Telecommunications
June 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arizona, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming to place their Annual...more
5/23/2025
/ Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
EEO ,
Employment Discrimination ,
FCC ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Radio Stations ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
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
4/1/2025
/ Appeals ,
Broadcasting ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Consent Decrees ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Licenses ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
Broadcasters’ next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by April 10, 2025, reflecting information for the months of January, February, and March 2025....more
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
/ Broadcasting ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fines ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Robocalling ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Television Broadcast Stations
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
/ Broadcasting ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
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
/ Audits ,
Broadcasting ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
EEO ,
Employment Discrimination ,
FCC ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Television Broadcast Stations
The deadline to file the 2024 Annual Children’s Television Programming Report with the FCC is January 30, 2025, reflecting programming aired during the 2024 calendar year. In addition, commercial stations’ documentation of...more
The deadline to file the 2024 Annual Children’s Television Programming Report with the FCC is January 30, 2025, reflecting programming aired during the 2024 calendar year. In addition, commercial stations’ documentation of...more
1/14/2025
/ Advertising ,
Children's TV Programming ,
Compliance ,
Educational Institutions ,
FCC ,
Licensing Rules ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations ,
Television Commercials
Broadcasters’ next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by January 10, 2025, reflecting information for the months of October, November, and December 2024....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
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
One thing about being part of a heavily regulated industry—you know well in advance most of the regulatory obligations and deadlines you’ll be facing in the year ahead. While that brings no solace to broadcasters, it does...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
/ Certifications ,
Copyright ,
EEO ,
FCC ,
Fees ,
Filing Deadlines ,
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
/ Broadcasting ,
Consent Decrees ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Fines ,
License Applications ,
Licensees ,
Radio Broadcasting ,
Radio Stations ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations