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ArticleLicensing Pitfalls & SolutionsIt's been great to have Jay on board and it's been particularly helpful to be able to tap his experierence on contracts and licensing matters which are so critical to our clients' continuing growth...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawWomble Bond Dickinson
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ArticleGuests Laura DeVivo and Angel Sams Explain The N.C. General Assembly's Recently-Concluded And Critical "Crossover" PeriodThe "crossover" period has just ended in the North Carolina General Assembly, which is an inflection point for pending bills in each session. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorWomble Bond Dickinson
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ArticleDoes the FCC Care About Ratings Manipulation?Throughout the years, the FCC has, at times, regulated radio ratings manipulation and distortion. But do FCC officials still care? And if they don't, what are the consequences for stations that distort ratings numbers? United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleExpect a Lot of Activity in FM Translator License WindowThe next window for new FM translator licenses should be announced soon, and chances are, the FCC won't have any shortage of applicants.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleHere's What to Watch for Next in AM Translator ProcessIn the FCC's most recent translator application window, more than 1,000 Class C and D AM stations applied.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWomble Bond Dickinson
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ArticleUrgent Message: Privacy Shield Notices Need Updating Before No-Deal Brexit Withdrawal DatePrivacy Shield participants must update their privacy notices by March 29, 2019 (if the UK crashes out of the EU then with no deal) to continue to rely on the Privacy Shield for UK to US transfersGlobalPrivacyWomble Bond Dickinson
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ArticleFederal Software Providers Need To Be Ready To Attest To NIST Compliance Within The Coming YearCompanies providing software to the federal government need to be prepared to attest that their software is NIST -compliant within the coming year. United StatesTechnologyWomble Bond Dickinson