Legal Memorandums: 2011
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FCC Reverses Individual Closed Captioning Exemptions
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The FCC recently reversed nearly 300 individual exemptions for program providers (primarily religious and church organizations) from the closed captioning rules and will now require those petitioners to file new petitions for an "undue burden” exemption.
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Mission Abstract Data Sends Out New Round of Demand Letters
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Abstract Data, L.L.C. ("MAD”) claiming that the station has violated two of their patents and enclosing a proposed "Patent License Agreement.”
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Move In Freeze
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A legal memorandum regarding a clarification of the freeze on FM translator "move-in" applications. As discussed in the memorandum, the FCC staff has clarified that the freeze will only apply to applications in spectrum-limited markets.
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November 2011 Legal Review
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FCC launches proceeding to replace TV issues/programming lists with new standardized online disclosure form
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October 2011 Legal Review
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FCC to consider enhanced disclosure Petitions requests flexibility for non-reserved FM stations Auction of FM Construction Permits Energy saving Transmitter Technology for AM
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Radio Station License Renewals
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Attached is a legal memorandum regarding radio station license renewals. As discussed in the memorandum, all Virginia radio stations must electronically file their FCC license renewal applications by June 1, 2011. Please let us know if there are any questions.
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September 2011 legal Review
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FCC Order reinstating Video Description Rules Deadline extended for 2011 Biennial Ownership Reports for commercial stations FCC adopts rules and seeks comment in rulemaking regardgin BAS and Fixed Microwave Payola Consent Degree
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