Legal News
Charter says fiber lines were deliberate cut in California
The vandalism left more than 50,000 Spectrum residential, business and government subscribers without service in mid-June.
Sinclair agrees to settle FCC probe over children’s programming
The broadcaster will pay $500,000 but will not have to admit any wrongdoing; the probe began last September under a different administration.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
Court hits DVD pirates with $7.5 million judgment
A court in Washington has imposed a $7.5 million judgment against nearly two dozen defendants who sold counterfeit movies on Amazon.
Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to commissioner role at FCC
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's Republican nominee to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.
Alhurra calls out USAGM over funding cuts
The Arabic-language satellite TV channel said the federal agency is "illegally withholding" Congressionally-approved funds for its broadcast operations.
Senate likely to confirm Olivia Trusty to FCC next week
The U.S. Senate is likely to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy at the FCC next week.
Disney, Comcast sue AI firm Midjourney on copyright grounds
Disney and Comcast's NBC Universal have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AI-focused company Midjourney.
Dish parent Echostar prepares bankruptcy filing
Echostar, the parent of Dish Network and Sling TV, is preparing a bankruptcy filing to shield its wireless spectrum from regulators.
Appeals court: Trump can continue to block AP reporters from events
The White House and its offices are not public forums, and the administration is free to restrict access, the Trump-appointed judges ruled.
Woman suing Wikipedia for wrongful termination filed similar discrimination case in 2022
The woman, Kayla Mae, denied being transgender in a discrimination case filed three years ago, but said the opposite in her lawsuit against the Wikimedia Foundation.