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.
Paramount required to operate free streaming service under settlement over WBD merger
The condition was outlined Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office led the multi-state antitrust challenge.
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Networks back CNN in opposing White House pool changes; lawsuit filed against Trump
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC suspended their shared television pool coverage of presidential events after CNN was ousted from the White House press pool on Monday.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied White House access
President Donald Trump said the ban was a direct response to negative coverage, but he did not single out a specific article or feature.
FAA warned of engine issue days before KNBC helicopter crash
The FAA said an incorrectly-installed engine flange on some Airbus AS350 helicopters could cause a helicopter pilot to lose control of the aircraft.
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FCC, FEMA schedule national Emergency Alert test for November
The test will take place on November 17 around 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger
Paramount sought the approval in connection with new financing tied to the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
Woman arrested for crash before KNBC-TV helicopter fell
The woman, 36-year-old Bailee Lynn Rios, is being held on $4 million bail after allegedly crashing her SUV into the side of a city bus on Tuesday.
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Feds seek new indictment against ex-Deadspin editor Timothy Burke
This week, prosecutors requested a two-month moratorium in the criminal case in order to secure a new superseding indictment.
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FCC opens comment period in dispute over lowest unit political ad rates
The public comment period comes as the agency continue to stare down a legal challenge filed by political candidates over its lowest-rate rule imposed in March.
Senate delays FCC-nominee Danielle Severs’ Thursday hearing
The FCC Commissioner-nominee gave birth this week and is on maternity leave, necessitating the delay of her confirmation hearing.
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Flock worker calls police on WANF reporter during camera installation
Reporter Brendan Keefe was stopped by police after filming a Flock camera installer on a public street near Atlanta; the company says it is normal operating procedure.
Tech companies form new lobbying group to press for streaming-friendly policies
Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video and Google's YouTube are founding members of the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance, which will lobby lawmakers for favorable policy.