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FCC to Provide Expanded Major Change and New Station Opportunities for Class A, LPTV, and TV Translator Stations

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On September 3, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Bureau released a Public Notice beginning a phased process to lift the current freeze on major changes for Class A television, low power television...more

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Wireless Roundup (September 2025)

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‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ Deadline to Oppose Coming Soon: Following Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Carr’s Delete, Delete, Delete Public Notice, this Direct Final Rule (DFR) eliminates several of...more

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Contributing to Reform: Congress Seeks Public Input on Reforming Universal Service

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Following the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to administer the Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund), a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress...more

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Eighth Circuit Applies Loper Bright in Zimmer Radio v. FCC: What It Means for Environmental Law

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The implications of the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision overruling Chevron deference are becoming clearer. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group examines how the Eighth Circuit’s Zimmer decision paves the...more

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AI Reporter - August 2025

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The United States Senate’s 99-1 vote to lift a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation marked a major shift in tech policy, challenging efforts by companies like OpenAI and Google to maintain uniform federal oversight. The...more

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FCC Waives Requirement for Broadcasters to File Biennial Ownership Reports for 18 Months

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Licensees of commercial and non-commercial full-power television, Class A television, low power television, AM radio, and FM radio stations are usually required to file biennial ownership reports with the Commission in...more

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Streamline, Simplify, Deregulate: The FCC Adopts “Direct Final Rule” Approach to Expedite Rule Deletions

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Earlier this year, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr initiated a sweeping initiative to review “every rule, regulation, or guidance document” that could be eliminated “for the purposes of...more

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FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules to Streamline Broadband Deployment

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On July 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a new pole attachment order that further reformed the Commission’s rules and policies governing communications attachments to utility poles....more

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New Federal AI Action Plan Prioritizes Deregulation, Infrastructure, and Global Leadership

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The White House released on July 23, 2025, Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan (“AI Action Plan”) pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial...more

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FCC Adopts Rules to Promote Fast and Efficient Broadband Deployment

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At its July 24, 2025, Open Meeting, with enthusiastic support from all three Commissioners, the FCC adopted a Fifth Report and Order, Fourth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Orders on Reconsideration in WC Docket No. 17-84....more

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TV "Top Four" Prohibition Struck Down; Other Media Ownership Rules Remain Intact

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A federal court has struck down the FCC’s prohibition on common ownership of two “top four” television stations in a single market, marking a significant change in the FCC’s media ownership rules. The Court left other...more

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Ground Control to the FCC: GSaaS Order Ushers in a New Age for Space Communications

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As the race for global space-based connectivity accelerates, the FCC is poised to ease existing regulatory barriers standing between U.S. innovation and the next generation of satellite services. On July 17, 2025, the Federal...more

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FCC dials in on slamming and billing rule reform

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At its July 24, 2025 meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on whether to repeal its so-called “slamming” and Truth-in-Billing...more

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FCC Deletes Deletes Deletes One-To-One Consent TCPA Rule

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In line with the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) initiative to eliminate unnecessary rules, the FCC recently rendered its one-to-one Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) consent rule (“TCPA Rule”) dead by...more

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The FCC’s National Security Mandate: The Rise of the Council on National Security

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman...more

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Cozen Currents: Who Can Follow Trump?

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"President Donald Trump’s legacy may ultimately depend on which faction of potential candidates his successor comes from and his willingness to weigh in on that choice.”... While only six months into President Trump’s second...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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"One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Passes, Restoring FCC Auction Authority and Establishing Spectrum Pipeline

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) general authority to conduct spectrum auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023, leaving a core pillar of agency responsibility subject to ad-hoc, band-specific authorizations as...more

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FCC Chairman Outlines Proposals in Support of Build America Agenda

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Chairman Carr delivered a speech in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on July 2 titled “A Build Agenda for America” in which he laid out the FCC’s priorities for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. In citing to what he...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - July 2025

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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Wireless Roundup (July 2025)

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FCC Seeks Comment on Wireless 911 Location Accuracy Rules: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites comment on proposed rules designed to...more

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Supreme Court Preserves Federal Universal Service Program

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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the federal Universal Service Fund (USF)'s funding regime on the final day for releasing opinions of its 2024 term. In FCC v. Consumers' Research, the Court reversed the U.S....more

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WAVE OF LITIGATION ENDED?: Are the TCPA’s Quiet Hour Rules Dead After Friday’s Supreme Court Ruling?

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As TCPAWorld.com readers know, 2025 has seen a massive rush of TCPA class litigation. Indeed such filings are up over 100 percent from last year– which was already the highest volume year in history. The biggest volume of...more

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Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

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Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more

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FCC Proposes Expanding Use of Spectrum for Satellite Services

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is assessing current spectrum allocations and service rules to ensure abundant spectrum is available to support the growing satellite industry, improve broadband access, and...more

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