FCC Issues CPNI Enforcement Advisory for CPNI Officer’s Certification
January 18, 2013 On January 16, 2013, the FCC released an Enforcement Advisory reminding telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers that their annual reports certifying compliance with the FCC’s Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) rules are due on or before March 1, 2013.
FCC’s Broadcast Exclusivity Rules—How Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Can Affect You
January 18, 2013 Cable operators often receive notices from local broadcasters claiming exclusive territorial rights for network or syndicated programming. Below, we briefly cover the FCC’s broadcast exclusivity regulations – network non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity.
Cinnamon Mueller News: Elvis Stumbergs joins the firm.
January 18, 2013 We would like to extend a warm welcome to Elvis Stumbergs. Elvis comes to Cinnamon Mueller with experience in communications, antitrust, marketing, and privacy regulatory matters.
December 14, 2012 The FCC’s rules on loud television commercials took effect on December 13, 2012, one year after the FCC adopted an Order implementing the rules in response to the 2010 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (the “CALM Act”).
Basic Tier Encryption Now Permitted – Amended Rules Effective December 10, 2012
December 14, 2012 On October 12, 2012, the FCC released an Order amending its rules and lifting its ban on basic tier encryption for all-digital cable systems, provided that the all-digital systems comply with specific consumer protection measures. These rules became effective December 10, 2012.