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FCC establishes new enforcement policy for student-run noncommercial radio stations

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 23 2013

In a recent Policy Statement and Order, the FCC established a new policy for certain first-time violations of FCC documentation requirements committed

Political broadcasting advisory

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 12 2012

Ten years after adoption of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (“BCRA”) of 2002, popularly known as “McCain-Feingold,” Congress’ and the FCC’s interest in political broadcasting and political advertising practices remains undiminished

FCC upholds $10,000 fine against student-run noncommercial station

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • July 28 2011

In 2007, a New Hampshire student-run FM station was assessed a $10,000 forfeiture in connection with a public inspection file disclosure made in its 2005 license renewal application

FCC requires many broadcasters to be open for political access this weekend

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 29 2010

As a record three billion dollar political advertising season comes to a close, broadcasters must remember that the FCC requires many broadcast stations to stay open for business this weekend

Senate amends disclose act to delete lowest unit charge provisions

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • July 22 2010

In my recent commentary on the Senate version of the DISCLOSE Act (Senate Disclose Act Bill Raises Serious Concerns For Broadcasters), I highlighted provisions related to the Lowest Unit Charge which had the potential to cause a very significant adverse impact on broadcast station revenues from federal election advertising

Senate DISCLOSE Act bill raises serious concerns for broadcasters

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • July 20 2010

Last month, the House of Representatives passed the DISCLOSE Act ("Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act"

DISCLOSE Act released in response to Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling; Senate version would greatly impact broadcasters, cable, and satellite operators

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 29 2010

Several members of Congress led by Senator Schumer and Congressman Van Hollen introduced today the "Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections" Actthe DISCLOSE Act

Political broadcasting advisory

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 1 2010

This advisory provides a review of the FCC's political broadcasting regulations