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Broadcast Deregulation Reaches Supreme Court

By Jody Simon on March 8, 2021

In light of the ubiquity of cable and satellite, a controversy over the ownership of terrestrial broadcast stations may seem like a sideshow. The reality is, however, that an increasing …
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Posted in General Entertainment Law News and Updates, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Stories to Watch in 2021

By Jody Simon on January 11, 2021

Happy New Year to all. To kick off 2021, I’ve provided quick takes below on some of the bigger stories we’ll be watching

WME v. WGA

Just before Christmas, CAA…
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Posted in Digital, Film, General Entertainment Law News and Updates, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Professional Representation, Regulations and Compliance, Television, Theater

Should the FCC Give the Children’s Television Act a Timeout?

By Fox Rothschild LLP on September 28, 2018
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The FCC’s reexamination of the Children’s Television Act (CTA), which sets forth a myriad of rules and regulations with respect to the broadcasting of children’s…
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FCC Adopts Next Gen TV: Maybe Not a Good Thing

By Jody Simon on December 11, 2017

In another controversial move, the FCC has approved by a 3-2 vote the adoption of the ATSC 3.0 standard for broadcast TV, known as Next Gen TV. This IP-based standard…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

FCC Briefing: Two Things to Watch

By Jody Simon on November 1, 2017

Here in the Hollywood bubble, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our own tales of heartbreak, victory and scandal and forget that events outside of LA can also impact…
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Posted in Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance

Wheeler Resignation May Spell Demise of Set-Top Box Deregulation

By Jody Simon on January 12, 2017

FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has announced his resignation effective upon Donald Trump’s inauguration. The President-elect has not yet announced his choice to replace Wheeler, but it’s a safe bet that…
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Posted in Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Set-Top Box Deregulation: The Gloves Come Off

By Jody Simon on September 29, 2016

The FCC proposal to deregulate cable and satellite television set-top boxes is facing heavy headwinds as powerful interests line up in opposition. The current proposal is itself a compromise to…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Wheeler Set-Top Box Proposal: It’s Apps

By Jody Simon on September 9, 2016

Continuing the process that began earlier this year, FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has issued a proposal to the Commission to implement the deregulation of cable set-top boxes.

woman-girl-remote-watchingWheeler’s proposal…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Set-Top Box Update: Flame Wars

By Jody Simon on August 24, 2016

The battle lines are hardening in the controversy over the FCC’s proposal to deregulate cable set-top boxes.

The USwoman-girl-remote-watching Copyright Office recently weighed in against the proposal, on the grounds…
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Posted in Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

McConnell to FCC: Hands Off My Cable Box

By Jody Simon on June 14, 2016

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on FCC Chair Tom Wheeler to reconsider his proposal to unlock cable and satellite set-top boxeswoman-girl-remote-watching. McConnell cited concerns over copyright, consumer…
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