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Digital Television Transition Issues to Highlight FCC Meeting

By David Oxenford on April 22, 2007

Posted in Cable Carriage, Digital Television, Television

The FCC’s agenda for its meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 25, contains four separate items related to the digital television transition. The issue receiving the most press coverage is the proposal advanced by Chairman Martin that would require the cable carriage of television signals in both analog and digital formats until all cable…

FCC Initiates Inquiry Into Children’s Television Rules

By David Oxenford on April 21, 2007

Posted in Children's Programming and Advertising, Television

Last week, the FCC issued a Public Notice asking for information as to the compliance of television broadcasters with their obligations to provide programming that addresses the educational and informational needs of children. While the Notice indicates that it is a follow-up to the 2004 Order addressing the children’s broadcasting obligations of digital television broadcasters, the…

David OxenfordPartner

David Oxenford represents broadcasting and digital media companies in connection with regulatory, transactional and intellectual property issues. He has represented broadcasters and webcasters before the Federal Communications Commission, the Copyright Royalty Board, courts and other government agencies for over 30 years.

David O'ConnorPartner

David has coordinated the purchase and sale of numerous radio and television stations, and has helped telecommunications companies, industry associations, broadcasters, educational institutions and others with FCC compliance matters and advocacy in regulatory proceedings, such as those related to new technologies, media ownership, and spectrum allocations. David also advises voice and data providers on issues related to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the deaf and hard of hearing, including Internet-based Video Relay Services (VRS) and IP Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), and otherwise helps clients with all of their FCC-related needs.

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