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.
FCC could undo long-term, Gig-speed broadband goal
The FCC next month could unwind a long-term goal to support Gig-speed broadband service for every American over the next few years.
Televisa-Univision to pay $300,000 to resolve complaint over children’s advertising
Televisa-Univision has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle claims that it violated federal children's advertising laws on some of its U.S. broadcast stations several years ago.
La Liga streaming piracy cartel busted in Argentina
An action coordinated by La Liga and an anti-piracy group resulted in several raids and arrests linked to online streaming piracy in Argentina.
FCC approves Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance
The FCC has approved Paramount's request to transfer CBS-held broadcast licenses to Skydance, clearing the last remaining hurdle before their merger closes.
NPR, PBS members see record donations after Congress cuts funding
The $20 million in annual added value flowing from donations to stations is a fraction of the $550 million in lapsed federal grants.
Newsmax CEO urges FCC to preserve national TV ownership cap
Christopher Ruddy urged the FCC to keep the national TV ownership cap, warning that lifting it would harm local journalism and let major networks dominate more TV markets.
Appeals court issues mixed ruling on FCC’s broadcast ownership rules
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the FCC's ability to impose most of its limitations on direct broadcast radio and TV ownership, but said the agency failed to justify a limitation on "top four" stations in most markets.
Microsoft warns of security issue affecting SharePoint servers
The SharePoint software is used by thousands of government agencies, universities and private businesses around the world; at least one telecom has been targeted by hackers.
Former Voice of America worker indicted for threatening lawmaker
Seth Jason is accused of making numerous threats to assault and kill Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to police.
Senate votes to strip $1.1 billion in funding from PBS, NPR stations
The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a measure that eliminates more than $1 billion in federal funding from public radio and television stations across the country.
TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast
The payout is connected to an incident during a local news broadcast that sparked an FCC investigation into indecent material on TV.
T-Mobile tells FCC it will end DEI policies
The affirmation followed an application by the wireless provider to swap spectrum-related assets with U.S. Cellular Corporation, which requires FCC approval.