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Edward A. Maldonado, PA

815 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Suite 304
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Tel: (305) 477-7580 
Fax: (305) 477-7504 
Toll-Free: 1+ (877) 245-6326
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Our hours of operation are:
9:00am EST to 5:00pm EST

Edward A. Maldonado, Esq.
Practicing Attorney
since 1997

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FCC AM & FM Radio Broadcasters

For those broadcasters in the AM and FM frequency, Maldonado Law offers an array of services related to your licensure and potential dealings with the FCC. These services include representation before the Commission, Media Bureau or Enforcement Bureau in matters of:

FCC Audio Licensure Application, Transfers, and Maintenance

Special rates available for small-sized independent station filings of Form 396 and Form 303-S if no violations within the prior license period or year can be shown.

FCC Enforcement Bureau (EB) Defense and Representation of Broadcaster for EB Letters of Inquiry of Violations and Notice of Apparent Liability

Maldonado Law represents stations, individuals, and companies for broadcast violations before the Federal Communication Commission’s Enforcement Bureau, through to administrative hearings and, if necessary appeals pursuant to 47 U.S.C.§ 402(b)(10).  For broadcasters, such claims include:

• Antenna, Power, Technical & EAS Violations

• Code Violations for Station Log Violations, Public Notice and Record-Keeping
  

• On-Air Program Content Violations (profane or obscene statements on-air)

• Post FCC Field Office on-scene inspection Responses

• AM and FM broadcaster self-inspections and public inspection files

  FCC Field Inspection Activity and Actions
  
  FCC Field Inspection Fact Sheet
  

Radio and Broadcast Station Transactions, Sales and Contracts

In addition, Maldonado Law offers a variety of legal services tailored to the regular business and transactions of radio broadcast stations and persons within the broadcast business.  These services include:

• Program agreements and time block agreements for commercial “air-time” commercials and infomercials and programs
  
  
• Contract and contract litigation for sales agents of “air-time” commercials
  
  
• Employment contracts and litigation for DJs, on-air personalities, and other station staff or contractors
  
  
• Pre-Merger and acquisition regulatory due diligence for broadcast or radio stations
  
  
• Representation for transactional closing of Sale of broadcast or radio stations or all assets
  
  
• Music Royalty Contract review and litigation
  
  
• Station manager employment contracts
  
  
• Program acquisition from another station

The Special Case of Pirate Radio & Unauthorized Broadcasting Offenses

The Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) makes it unlawful to operate radio broadcasting equipment above certain low-intensity thresholds without having a license issued by the FCC.  The Act authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of any electronic or radio frequency equipment used with willful and knowing intent to broadcast without an FCC license. The number of available radio frequencies is limited, and unlicensed broadcasting interferes with the broadcasting of legitimate licensed radio stations, potentially causing chaos in the radio spectrum.  These unlicensed providers are commonly known as “pirate radio broadcasters” and the activity can lead to forfeiture of equipment, FCC enforcement actions over fines for violating the Act, and in some cases criminal penalties and charges.  Usually, cases of this nature arise after complaints are received by the FCC from licensed broadcasters about interference, from the Federal Aviation Administration about interference with airport communications, and from consumers, particularly when the content of the broadcasts is indecent or profane. 

On a select basis the firm offer the following services in this area:

• FCC Violation and Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) Defense
  
  
• Representation in equipment forfeiture proceedings for offenders and innocent owners
  
  
• Criminal defense representation in federal or state court.

Contact our firm today at (305) 477- 7580, Toll-Free at 1-877-245-6326, or via e-mail for general questions as to our specific services or representation on a particular matter.

Individuals and businesses facing the threat of imminent lawsuits, regulatory Enforcement Actions or criminal charges are urged to contact The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA today to schedule a complementary consultation from our South Florida law firm.  Time is always of the essence in such cases.

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