On July 10, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...

In a win for U.S. producers of mobile access equipment and subassemblies (MAE), the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its final results in the 2022 administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on MAE from China.

Television stations licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania must file license renewal applications by Monday, April 3, 2023. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission's...

On March 31, 2023, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report).

The FCC's Media Bureau has opened a public comment period on a challenge to its guidance regarding lowest unit charge requirements for political advertising, reigniting a contentious debate that has already seen intervention from both the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Democratic congressional candidates are contesting the Bureau's interpretation of LUC rules for joint fundraising committees and coordinated advertisements, with comments due by late September 2026.

Passed in December 2021, the UFLPA amends 19 U.S.C. § 1307, a federal statute prohibiting the importation of goods made in whole or in part with forced labor.

FCC Seeks Comment on Expediting Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Station Applications: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)...

President Trump's August 13 Proclamation imposes tiered tariffs on imported drones and components, ranging from 10% to 100% depending on size, capabilities, and country of origin, while establishing an onshoring program to incentivize domestic manufacturing. The measures, stemming from a Section 232 national security investigation, create both compliance challenges and strategic opportunities for companies dependent on foreign-sourced uncrewed aircraft systems. With staggered effective dates and evolving re

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, faces a superseding indictment filed in federal district court in New York alleging his involvement in acting as a foreign agent of Egypt ...

On March 9, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, and the possible creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) for...

The Missouri Court of Appeals, applying Missouri law, held that insurers had no duty to defend or indemnify a defense contractor in connection with a class action alleging failure to warn of groundwater contamination.

In recent decades, states and localities have implemented increasingly complex lobbying laws that sometimes require groups to disclose their donors or members when registering to lobby.

The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, applying West Virginia law, has held that an insurer was entitled to rescind an insurance policy based on the insured's misrepresentations regarding disciplinary complaints and potential claims in a renewal application.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, applying California law, has held that a misappropriation of funds exclusion barred coverage under an E&O policy for a claim against a company that provided an allegedly negligent pre-employment background check.

In this mini-podcast series, we outline how businesses can proactively manage, or avoid, disputes stemming from tariff volatility and political uncertainty, offering insights for legal and business professionals navigating...

The Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit, has held that a bodily injury exclusion in a carrier's errors and omissions policies barred coverage for a third-party...

Radio and television stations in specific states face an upcoming deadline to prepare and file their annual EEO Public File Reports, with particular attention required for proper online submission and timestamp verification. The FCC continues its mid-term review process, examining two years of compliance data for television employment units in California, while stations must carefully document recruitment activities, sources, and diversity initiatives.

There are several things you can count on in life as a broadcaster: death, taxes, and the need to file biennial ownership reports in odd-numbered years.

Broadcasting stations in specific U.S. states face a critical June 1, 2026 deadline for EEO compliance reporting. Understanding the requirements for Annual EEO Public File Reports and mid-term reviews is essential for station employment units to avoid regulatory penalties and maintain FCC compliance.

Entering into a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can provide an opportunity for a broadcast station to start a new license term with a clean slate. But a recent Order on Reconsideration...