The FCC advised December 15 that parties subject to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules (radio and television stations, wired and wireless cable television systems, digital broadcast systems, digital television broadcast stations, Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, digital cable and
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Federal Election Commission Adopts New Online Political Ad Disclaimer Proposal
By Sara Hinkle
On December 1, 2022, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) adopted a proposal to extend its disclaimer rules to certain types of digital advertising appearing on digital platforms in addition to websites.
Before these new FEC rules become effective, they must…
Next Phase-in of Audio Description Rules Begins January 1, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission released a reminder that as of January 1, 2023, the audio description rules adopted in the Commission’s 2020 Audio Description Order will go into effect in the following designated market areas (“DMAs”):
- Madison
- Waco-Temple-Bryan
- Harlingen-Welasco-Brownsville-McAllen
- Paducah-Cape
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FHH Files Mandamus in Depp v. Heard Case
On August 8, 2022, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth filed a petition with the Court of Appeals of Virginia for a writ of mandamus directed to the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia to compel Judge Penney S. Azcarate to release…
If You Offer Internet Service, Your Speech is Now Highly Regulated by the FCC
By Jamie Troup
In an order released on November 17, 2022, the FCC dictates in detail the specific words that an Internet service provider must use when communicating with its customers. The FCC has adopted new rules requiring specific information (referred to as…
FCC Seeks to Fill Challenging Gap in STIR/SHAKEN Robocall Defenses
By Brianna Perrone & Tony Lee
On October 27, 2022, the FCC released a Notice of Inquiry which launches a formal review to consider ways to…
More Emergency Alert System Proposed Changes and Reporting Requirements
To accompany its recently adopted modifications to the requirements for the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”), the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to address the FCC’s ongoing concerns about operational readiness and the security…
Emergency Alert System Required Changes
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently adopted modifications to the requirements for the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”), and the new rules will go into effect on December 12, 2022. Fortunately, however, EAS participants, which include most radio and television stations,…
FCC Publishes Draft of National Broadband Map: Challenge Process Officially Begins
By Sara Hinkle
On November 18th, the FCC published a draft of the long-awaited updated National Broadband Map. This version of the map shows the availability of fixed and mobile broadband as reported by internet service providers (“ISPs”) as of June 30, 2022. …
FCC Fines Gray Television for Violation of Ownership Rules
This week, the FCC issued a Forfeiture Order imposing a penalty of over $500,000 against Gray Television, Inc. for violating the FCC’s rule prohibiting ownership of two top-four television stations in the same Nielsen Designated Market Area (DMA). Gray acquired…