Legal News
FCC seeks public comment on Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The FCC has started a pleading cycle that seeks public comment on Nexstar Media Group's $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.
Fox News moves to dismiss second Newsmax antitrust lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News are hoping a judge will throw out Newsmax's second attempt to sue the cable network on antitrust grounds.
FCC urges radio stations to lock down Barix equipment after hacks
The FCC is urging radio stations to lock down Barix equipment with tougher passwords after a string of cybersecurity incidents.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.
Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
Comcast has agreed to forfeit $1.5 million to the FCC to resolve a probe over the mishandling of customer account and personal information.
Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for E. W. Scripps
Scripps has made an unsolicited offer to acquire all outstanding share of Scripps as part of an effort to merge with the company.
Broadcast TV stocks dip after Trump opines about ownership rules
President Trump appeared to side against reforming broadcast ownership rules in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
ACE, DAZN shut down pirate service Photocall
ACE and sports streamer DAZN joined forces to target and shut down an illegal streaming website in Spain called Photocall.
Judge sides against ex-WJZ general manager in unpaid performance bonus case
Court records showed ongoing performance, professionalism and attendance issues documented by senior leaders and HR throughout 2021.
Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations.
Sling offers $1 Day Pass to ESPN after courtroom win against Disney
On Tuesday, a federal judge denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, which would have forced Sling to stop offering the Day Pass while the lawsuit played out.