Earlier this week, the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued multiple letters that will provide the bearer access to: restricted areas and times (such as during curfews) if necessary to access communications equipment to ensure continued service; and priority access to fuel for generators and debris … Continue Reading
On February 14, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC,” or the “Commission”) released a Report and Order in which it eliminated the requirement that certain broadcast television and radio stations file a Broadcast Mid-Term Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report (Form 397). As we reported back in January, the FCC found that the Form 397 reporting … Continue Reading
Looks like we weren't just crying wolf about the possibility that Congress might be gearing up to dilute the deductibility of advertising expenses.… Continue Reading
Congress is considering elimination of the longstanding deduction for advertising expenses. This isn't just bad for broadcasters, it's bad for everyone… Continue Reading
Back in September we wrote about a petition filed by Club Texting, Inc., which appeared to be anticipatorily seeking a Get Out Of FCC Jail Free card for itself and others engaging in "text broadcasting". The FCC has just invited the public to comment on that petition.… Continue Reading
The Commission has issued a public notice which - you should probably be sitting down for this one - denies the accuracy of a rumor circulating on the Internet! But as it turns out, the "rumor" may not be too far from the truth.… Continue Reading
Last month we referred to the "pureplay" settlement as the "final piece" of the webcasting puzzle. Our bad. Turns out there were more settlements - four separate ones, to be exact - still to be completed.… Continue Reading
