MAB Blog

22
February
2013

Review 2012 and Preview 2013 Webinar

If you missed the Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth webinar entitied "Review 2012 and Preview 2013", click below to view it.

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/621941366

Before anyone can review the recording – which includes both the PowerPoint itself and the simultaneous audio presentation – you will have to enter your email address.  If you did not previously register for the webinar, you will also have to provide the basic information (name/email/organization) that you would have provided had you registered to attend the event live.

Webinar Details:

Join Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth attorneys Kevin Goldberg and Dan Kirkpatrick in a spirited review of the hottest legal issues radio and television broadcasters faced in 2012, with a detailed preview of what to expect in 2013.  Kevin and Dan will be joined by their colleagues, Frank Jazzo, Scott Johnson and Harry Cole, who will provide color commentary.  This Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Legal Webinar will cover:

- Mission Abstract Data Litigation
- Aereo/Aerokiller Cases
- Webcasting/Streaming
- Performance Rights Legislation
- FCC Ownership Proceeding
- Broadcast/Newspaper
- TV JSA Attribution
- Incentive Spectrum Auctions/Repacking
- TV Online Public File

12
February
2013

Immediate Actions Regarding CAP EAS Device Security

All EAS Participants are required to take immediate action to secure their CAP EAS equipment, including resetting passwords, and ensuring CAP EAS equipment is secured behind properly configured firewalls and other defensive measures.  All CAP EAS equipment manufacturer models are included in this advisory.

All Broadcast and Cable EAS Participants are urged to take the following actions immediately

1.            EAS Participants must change all passwords on their CAP EAS equipment from default factory settings, including administrator and user accounts. 

2.            EAS Participants are also urged to ensure that their firewalls and other solutions are properly configured and up-to-date.

3.            EAS Participants are further advised to examine their CAP EAS equipment to ensure that no unauthorized alerts or messages have been set (queued) for future transmission.

4.            If you are unable to reset the default passwords on your equipment, you may consider disconnecting your device’s Ethernet connection until those settings have been updated.

5.            EAS Participants that have questions about securing their equipment should consult their equipment manufacturer.

09
January
2012

License Filing Process

Licensees MUST use the CDBS Electronic Filing System to prepare and file the Form 303-S Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License.  The user's guide for the electronic filing system may provide assistance with the filing process.

A copy of the license renewal application must be placed in the station's local public inspection file.

09
January
2012

MAB Job Bank

MAB is proud to provide it's members the opportunity to post job openings directly to the website. Along with this new feature, anyone who is looking for a position in the broadcasting industry can upload their resume.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Karla