The FCC’s 2024 decision to reinstate Form 395-B, after its use had been paused for over 20 years, was invalidated this week by a decision of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In yet another instance
Communications, Media & Entertainment
“NIL Go”: Deloitte Establishes Basic Framework to Review Third-Party NIL Deals
A three-page memo distributed to schools provides further clarity regarding Deloitte’s role as the approved clearinghouse for name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, as outlined in the House settlement and guidance documents. Deloitte’s NIL clearinghouse and review platform will be…
President Trump Signs Take It Down Act into Law
On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Take It Down Act. The new law imposes strict takedown obligations and creates new civil and criminal liabilities for individuals and platforms that distribute nonconsensual intimate images (NCII).
The Act…
The Canadian Competition Bureau Is Targeting “Drip Pricing” and Other Deceptive Marketing Practices by Hotels
The Canadian Competition Bureau (Canada’s FTC) has initiated an enforcement campaign targeting hotels advertising in Canada. Here’s what you need to know:
WTB Seeks Comment on Alaska Plan Measurement Request
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on a petition filed by GCI Communications Corp. (GCI) to change how Alaska Plan final milestone commitments, due December 31, 2026, are evaluated. GCI has petitioned the Commission for modification or…
FCC Adopts NECA’s Revisions to Average Schedule Formula
The FCC has adopted an Order that approves the formulas for average-schedule interstate settlement disbursements in connection with the provision of interstate access services proposed by the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA). On December 19, 2024, NECA submitted proposed…
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 12, 2025 to May 16, 2025
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’s Media Bureau extended
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FCC Approves $20 Billion Verizon-Frontier Merger
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order approving Verizon Communications Inc.’s (Verizon) $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (Frontier). The Bureau has granted a series of applications to transfer control of domestic…
WTB Seeks Comment on C-Band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse’s Request to Wind Down and Cease Operations
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on the C-band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse’s (RPC) request to wind down and cease operations on or about June 30, 2025. In the 3.7 GHz Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules…
The FTC Defers Compliance Deadline for Updated Negative Option Rule to July 14—A Fast VAST Update
On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission voted to defer the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days. The Commission issued a statement on the new deadline.
The delay reflects the FTC’s response to various commenters…