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Nexstar, Media General Seek More Time To Reply to Petitions

Media General and Nexstar are seeking a 14-day extension to file their oppositions to petitions to deny Media General's takeover by Nexstar, or for conditions that were filed last week by public interest groups, the American Cable Association, Dish Network,…

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ITTA and Cox Communications (see 1603210045). In a joint motion for extension of time Thursday in docket 16-57, Nexstar and Media General said their oppositions to the petitions would be due March 31 but they need more time since March 29 is the initial commitment deadline for the broadcast incentive auction, asking that the time for opposing the petitions be extended to April 14. The transaction partners said none of the petitioning lawyers opposed the request.