Broadcast Law Blog
Covers news, issues and legal developments in the broadcast industry.
Author: Contributors are broadcast attorneys at Davis Wright Tremaine.
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Recent Posts from Broadcast Law Blog
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Filing Opportunity for LPTV and Translator Stations in Rural Areas Commences August 25th; Nationwide Window Opens Jan. 25, 2010
This week, the FCC announced that it will begin accepting applications for new digital-only LPTV and translator stations in rural areas as of August 25, 2009. Beginning on that date, the FCC will also…
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FCC Adopts Rules Permitting AM Rebroadcasts on FM Translators
The FCC today adopted an Order revising its rules to permit the rebroadcast of AM radio stations on FM translator stations. A copy of the Order is available here. By this Order, the FCC formally adopted…
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LPFM - When a Secondary Service Becomes Primary
When the Low Power FM service was first authorized, it was as a "secondary service," though a recent court decision shows how that secondary status is becoming less and less a reality. A secondary service…
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MusicFirst's Complaint to the FCC: The First Amendment and the Performance Royalty
The MusicFirst coalition last week asked that the FCC investigate broadcast stations that allegedly cut back on playing the music of artists who back a broadcast performance royalty, and also those stations who have run spots on the air opposing the…
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Webcaster Settlement Act Approved By Senate - 30 Days For Internet Radio Royalty Settlements After the President's Signature
The US Senate yesterday passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, following House passage 10 days ago. Once the Act receives the signature of President Obama, the law will go into effect, and give webcasting groups…
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SoundExchange Fees Don't Cover SESAC Obligations
In recent months, SESAC has been writing letters to broadcasters who are streaming their signals on the Internet, asking for royalties for the performance of SESAC music on their websites. More than one broadcaster has…
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FCC Seeks More Comments on Possible HD Radio Power Increase - Should LPFM Be Protected?
Last month, the FCC released a Public Notice requesting further comments on the proposal to increase the power of HD radio operations. We have written about that proceeding a number of times, including posts here and…
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Analog Television - Not Dead Yet - Not All LPTV Stations are Digital
Reading the papers and watching the news this weekend, one would think that analog television is a relic of the past - something that we can all soon look back at fondly as a quaint childhood…
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FCC Sets June 30th as "Cut-off Date" for Certain Class A, LPTV, and Translator Applications
This week ,the FCC issued a Public Notice addressing the issue of LPTV stations eager to displace to a new channel or switch to digital operations following the transition of full powers to DTV. (Please…
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Protect Your Company Name or Call Sign on Facebook
As you may have heard, Facebook is going to allow users to register names in their Facebook URL, replacing the former random ID numbers. This policy, announced in a Facebook blog post earlier this week will…