Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 29, 2009
For the first time since the term of FCC Commissioner Tate expired and Chairman Martin resigned, the FCC will be back to full strength with the Senate's approval of new FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Attwell Baker. What issues of importance to broadcasters will the Commission, now headed by Chairman Julius Genachowski , take up in coming months?
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 24, 2009
President Barack Obama sought to rally support for sweeping health care legislation on night on July 22 as Congress struggled to find agreement on a historic overhaul. He vowed to reject any measure "primarily funded through taxing middle-class families." Obama defended his decision to set a midsummer deadline for the House and Senate to act. "I'm rushed because I get letters every day from families that are being clobbered by health care costs, and they ask me can you help," he said.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 7, 2009
A settlement under the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 was signed today by SoundExchange and a group of webcasters that I represented in the Copyright Royalty Board proceeding to determine the royalty rates for the use of sound recordings by Internet Radio stations for the period from 2006-2010. This agreement is for “ pureplay” webcasters , i.e. those that are willing to include their entire gross revenue in a percentage of revenue calculation to determine their royalties.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 19, 2009
With much of the media world celebrating the life of Walter Cronkite this weekend, we have to wonder what he would have thought about press reports that the FCC is considering the commencement of a proceeding to investigate the status of broadcast journalism - assessing its quality, determining whether the Internet and other new sources are making up for any quality that is lost, and potentially deciding to mandate specific amounts of news coverage by broadcast stations.
Advertisement
Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 28, 2009
Each day, there seems to be a report about broadcast stations going off the air because of the current economic downturn - some permanently (witness several Montana full-power television stations formerly owned by Equity Broadcasting whose licenses were surrendered two weeks ago), some temporary, and some being given away to charity (like Clear Channel's announcement of its donation of 4 AM stations to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council ).
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 31, 2009
SoundExchange has posted on its website this afternoon four press releases announcing new settlements of amounts due for Internet radio music royalties. These settlements were negotiated under the provisions of the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009. The announcement lists settlements with two noncommercial groups representing College Broadcasters and noncommercial religious broadcasters , as well as a deal with Sirius XM for their streaming of music.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 31, 2009
The FCC has released its Order setting the amounts of the annual regulatory fees for broadcasters - though the window for making those payments has not yet been set. Look for that window to be set in the near future, as payments will probably be due in September. Broadcast fees are based on the class of facility and the population covered by the station.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 30, 2009
An interview with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has just been released by Broadcasting and Cable magazine. In that interview, the Chairman confirms press reports (which we cited here ) that there is a planned FCC Notice of Inquiry to look into the news media in the digital world - the first public confirmation of this inquiry from on-the-record FCC sources that I've seen.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 27, 2009
A story in today's Wall Street Journal discusses the significant amount of money being spent on television advertising for and against pending proposals for health care reform. As we have written before, broadcasters are required to keep in their public file information about advertising dealing with Federal issues - records as detailed as those kept for political candidates.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 24, 2009
An expert witness is someone who works in a particular profession and they are considered an expert in their field. The lawyers who hire expert witnesses to testify for their side may ask a series of questions to determine if the expert witness is the best one for them. This individual must have more knowledge in their field than the average individual in order to be considered an expert.
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 23, 2009
Trial preparation can be most invigorating, but also very frustrating. In the end, when the pieces of the puzzle all begin to fit together the feeling is exhilarating because your efforts and handling of the matter have made the trial a successful event. The outcome is another story. The hard work and preparation is finally ready for the scheduled trial date.
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 23, 2009
The Internet is a vast public broadcast medium composed of an infrastructure of millions of cables and computers made up of a combination of several smaller digital "subnetworks" that share those cables and computers. Within this network are contained the following components.
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 23, 2009
100 answers to the questions you should be asking as a legal professional. Can you afford not to check out this white paper? We think not.
Advertisement
Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 18, 2009
The Pureplay Webcasters settlement agreement, which we summarized here , was published in the Federal Register on Friday, starting the 30 day clock running for the election of the deal by existing webcasters. While this deal offers better per performance rates to large webcasters than offered by the rates established by the Copyright Royalty Board, and higher permissible listening levels to Small Commercial Pureplay webcasters than allowed under the Microcaster deal, this option still is not for
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 13, 2009
When we interview someone, we must take into consideration the factors which may prevent, or at least hinder, obtaining an admission and/or confession. First of all, we must place ourselves into the role of the person about to be interviewed. This is not always easy. We tend to be goal oriented and far too often are in a hurry, which leads to overlooking some of the nuances of the rapport building phase of the interview.
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 13, 2009
Reacting to the Wall Street scandals and a recent Supreme Court decision, Congress expanded the tools available to the federal government to combat financial fraud by contractors and fund recipients with the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 ("FERA"). Signed into law on May 20, 2009, FERA clarifies that the False Claims Act ("FCA") reaches the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("TARP") and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA").
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 13, 2009
June 18, 2209, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an employee alleging a disparate treatment claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must prove that age was the “but for” cause of the challenged adverse employment action. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, ruled that even where the employee has produced evidence that age was one motivating factor in that decision the burden of persuasion does not shift to the employer to show that
Advertisement
Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
The Paralegal Resource
JULY 13, 2009
Query: May an employer make a race-based employment decision when it discovers that one of its employment tests or policies has the unintended effect of creating an adverse impact on another racial classification?
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 10, 2009
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today released its decision for the most part rejecting the appeals of webcasters of the 2007 decision of the Copyright Royalty Board setting Internet Radio royalty rates for the use of sound recordings. The Court generally upheld the Board's decision, finding that the issues raised by the appealing parties did not show that the decision was " arbitrary and capricious " - a high standard of judicial review that the Courts accord when
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 9, 2009
The Advertising industry recently published self-regulation guidelines for " behavioral advertising ," i.e. advertising that is targeted to the user based upon data regarding that user’s activities across various Web sites. The Federal Trade Commission has been urging the industry to develop such standards for some time. These practices have also attracted considerable attention on Capitol Hill.
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 5, 2009
In three cases released last week, the FCC made clear that its EEO rules, requiring wide dissemination of information about job opportunities at broadcast stations (and cable systems), are not satisfied by solely posting of information about openings on websites. Instead, the Commission required that additional outreach efforts be undertaken in order to assure that the notice of the job opening reaches all groups within a community.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 2, 2009
This week, the FCC announced that it will begin accepting applications for new digital-only LPTV and translator stations in rural areas as of August 25, 2009. Beginning on that date, the FCC will also begin to accept applications for major changes to existing analog and digital LPTV and TV translators in rural areas, and applications for digital companion channels (DCCs) for existing analog stations in rural areas.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
56 
Let's personalize your content