Broadcast stations face a September 15 deadline to ensure that all programming aired on their stations complies with the FCC’s foreign sponsorship disclosure requirements. The Foreign Sponsorship Disclosure Rule was adopted by the FCC in April 2021, targeting airtime lease agreements between broadcasters and foreign governments or their representatives. The…
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: Sponsorship ID Violations Lead to Consent Decree With $60,000 Payment Unauthorized Station Transfers and Silent Stations Result in $25,000 Civil…
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: Turning Away FCC Inspectors Leads to a Notice of Violation for Florida Low Power FM Station Texas FM Stations Receive…
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: FCC Proposes $34,000 Fine for Interrupting Emergency Communications During Wildfire Late Programs/Issues Lists and Failure to Disclose Violation Causes $15,000…
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: FCC Shifts Battle Against Pirates to Landowners of Pirate Radio Sites Nevada Company Faces $100,000 Fine for Engaging in Prohibited…
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: Felony Fraud Conviction Results in AM Station License Revocation Hearing Dash Camera Retailer Enters $75,000 Consent Decree for Marketing Unauthorized…
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: LPTV Owner Pays $250,000 for Abusing FCC’s Licensing Processes FCC Proposes $32,000 Fine for Radio EEO Violations Florida Radio Station…
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: FCC Orders Dismantling of Unlit Arkansas Tower New York Man Ordered to Cease Operating Interference-Causing Device Louisiana Corporation Fined for…
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: Telecommunications Carrier Pays $3.8 Million To Resolve 911 Outage Investigation FCC Reduces Fine for Late-Filed License Renewal Application Arkansas Radio…
The deadline to file the 2021 Annual Children’s Television Programming Report with the FCC is January 30, 2022, reflecting programming aired during the 2021 calendar year. Note that because this deadline falls on a weekend, this filing may be made on January 31, 2022. In addition, commercial stations’ documentation of…