Federal Communications Law

I provide legal services for the following client activities:

1. Advice on complying with the rules and regulations applied to broadcasters by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
2. Advice, preparation and filing of all broadcaster related FCC forms, applications and documents necessary to comply with FCC rules and regulations, including but not limited to, assignments, transfer of control, modification of facilities, license renewal, ownership reports, EEO requirements and issues/program lists
3. Negotiating and drafting of contracts for the sale and/or purchase of broadcast stations, including commercial and non-commercial AM/FM facilities,  FM Translator facilities and TV facilities
4. Negotiating and drafting of Time Brokerage Agreements and Joint Sales Agreements
5. Client representation in FCC auctions
6. Client representation for FCC Notices of Apparent Liability, Fines and Forfeitures
7. Assistance with the FCC’s Universal Licensing System including ASR issues