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: National Cable Sports Network Draws Proposed Fine of $146,976 for Transmitting False EAS Tones For-Profit Arrangement Lands Michigan Noncommercial…
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FCC Enforcement Monitor September 2024
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: Massachusetts Man Ordered to Cease Using Interfering Home TV Antenna Unauthorized Transfers of Arkansas Radio Stations Lead to $8,000…
FCC Enforcement Monitor August 2024
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: Florida Radio Station Faces $14,000 Proposed Fine for Contest Rule Violations $6,500 Fines Targeted at Mississippi and Tennessee FM…
FCC Enforcement Monitor July 2024
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: Failure to Pay Annual Regulatory Fees Trips Up Texas AM Radio Licensee Communications Provider for Deaf and Hard of…
A New Headache for Landowners: FCC Liability for Radio Pirates Operating on Your Property
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week warned 13 property owners in the New York City area that illegal FM radio broadcasts were emanating from their properties, and that they could face multimillion-dollar fines if the transmissions do not promptly cease. To operate a broadcast station, the Communications Act of…
FCC Enforcement Monitor June 2024
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: Louisiana TV Station Admonished for Lack of Non-Discrimination Clause in Advertising Contracts $25,000 Fine for a Variety of Rule…
FCC Enforcement Monitor May 2024
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: FCC Issues Six Notices of Apparent Liability to Pirate Radio Operators Across Massachusetts Affordable Connectivity Program Provider Faces $8…
FCC Enforcement Monitor April 2024
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: FCC Proposes $8,000 Fine for Contest Rule Violations Business Communications Company Settles Business Radio Investigation by Agreeing to Compliance…
FCC Enforcement Monitor March 2024
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: Maine LPTV Licensee Agrees to Pay $2,500 for Closed-Captioning Violation Georgia Broadcaster Loses FM Translator License, Faces Five-Figure Fine…
FCC Enforcement Monitor February 2024
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published 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: New Hampshire Presidential Primary Deepfake Robocalls Lead to Enforcement Action Against Call Originator TV Broadcaster Faces $720,000 Fine for Failure…