Legal News
Policy-related stories involving the broadcasting, streaming, advertising, measurement and journalism industries. Includes public service journalism on press freedom issues, government agencies and international affairs.
New York mayor urged to ban Newsmax from taxi TVs
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Signal urged city officials to pressure Curb to stop distributing Newsmax clips in NYC taxis.
ESPN closes NFL Media deal following DOJ approval
It is unclear what, if any, concessions ESPN and the NFL made to the Trump administration to seal the deal.
Don Lemon’s arrest is a litmus test: Journalist or provocateur?
Federal agents arrested Don Lemon over a Minnesota church protest, pursuing civil rights and religious freedom charges despite prior judicial skepticism.
FCC approves foreign ownership rules for radio, TV stations
The changes clarify Section 310(b) standards and aim to streamline reviews and shorten application processing times.
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina arrested on embezzlement charges
The arrest follows audits, a civil lawsuit and a $1.2 million insurance recovery tied to the alleged misconduct.
FIRST TO REPORT
Second Circuit upholds reinstatement of DIRECTV lawsuit against Nexstar
The court let stand its finding that DIRECTV plausibly alleged lost subscribers and profits tied to Nexstar’s fee practices.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Sinclair urges FCC to approve Nexstar acquisition of TEGNA
The company dismissed merger opponents as self-interested, despite competing with Nexstar and TEGNA in many markets.
Feds can’t search devices seized from Washington Post journalist, judge says
The case has renewed debate over federal protections for journalists and limits on law enforcement searches.
FCC says talk show interviews not exempt from equal time rule
Chairman Brendan Carr said shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live may be partisan and not automatically exempt.
California appeals court upholds TV anchor’s gender discrimination award
The court found her employer unlawfully paid her less than a male co-anchor for equal work and retaliated against her.
Viewpoint: What the FCC’s C-Band auction means for broadcasters
Media companies are increasingly shifting from satellite to managed, SLA-backed IP distribution for live video delivery.
By:
Malik Khan, LTN
GUEST COLUMN
California approves Verizon-Frontier merger, requires DEI commitments
Verizon must deploy fiber to 75,000 locations, build new wireless sites and offer $20 broadband to low-income households.