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In court, FCC accused of running out clock on Nexstar-TEGNA challenge
A group of public interest groups say the FCC has dragged its feet on Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA that could complicate legal review of the matter.
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Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
A bipartisan legal group accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his authority and questioned whether he is still fit to hold a license to practice law.
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Former ABC News journalists defend network amid FCC attacks
Dozens of former ABC News journalists have signed an open letter defending the network from baseless attacks lobbied by the FCC in recent months.
California AG unwilling to approve concessions to avoid trial on Nexstar-TEGNA deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state wants Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA blocked, citing concerns about higher consumer prices and less competition in the TV space.
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California AG: “Red flags everywhere” in Paramount-Warner Bros deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state is still weighing whether to bring a legal challenge against Paramount over its proposed acquisition of WBD.
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FCC Commissioner: Agency gave preferential treatment to Sinclair, TEGNA ABC affiliates
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said the agency gave amnesty to nearly two dozen ABC affiliates who filed late political disclosures, then challenged an ABC-owned station for not doing the same.
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Disney’s ABC challenges FCC on “The View” news exemption
Disney claims the FCC is applying inconsistent standards by targeting TV programs but not radio talk shows.
Sky Italia seeks damages from DAZN-TIM soccer deal
Comcast's Sky Italia has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Telecom Italia and DAZN of violating local laws there.
FCC commissioners could retroactively deny Nexstar-TEGNA deal
In a letter to lawmakers, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the Media Bureau's approval of Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA is not a final decision.
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Appeals court sides against LG in NextGen TV patents lawsuit
The patent issue involving LG comes as federal regulators consider a nationwide transition to NextGen TV by the end of the decade.
Nexstar takes DIRECTV’s fight over TV fees to Supreme Court
Nexstar has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit brought three years ago by DIRECTV over distribution fees.
Dish Network reaches deal to carry Gray Media TV stations, ending dispute
Dish Network has restored dozens of local TV stations owned by Gray Media, ending a two-month distribution spat.