The Paralegals STAND for Heather Heyer & Social Justice
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Virtual Legal Assistant - Is This Your Magical Career?
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
When you work as a Virtual Legal Assistant, you can choose to work as an employee or you can set up your own business. There are pros and cons to each arrangement. When you work as an employee, you don't have to invest any money up front or find your own clients, but your pay rate, work hours, and how you work will be more restricted. When you work as an entrepreneur, you face other challenges.
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More Podcast Legal Issues – Remembering Sponsorship Identification
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
In recent weeks, we’ve written about a number of legal issues that need to be considered in connection with podcasting – getting releases from guests , making sure that ownership of the podcast is clear , and considering music royalties. Another issue that I discussed in my presentation on legal issues for broadcasters entering the podcast industry at Podcast Movement in late July was one of sponsorship identification.
NYCOA: (Part 2: Unsigned 4-3) [Back to] June 14 Hand Downs
NewYorkCourtWatcher
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Dissents, Disappointments, and Open Questions (Reviewing the Supreme Court's past term and developments--yes, and enjoying the Saratoga meet--monopolized my time for a while. Back to the New York Court.) Judges who are proud of their opinions sign them. And when they don't? Let's return to that June 14 set of decisions by New York's highest Court.
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Coverage from the Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption
LegalTalkNetwork
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Legal Innovation Minus the Buzz Words. They say that artificial intelligence is only artificial intelligence until you start using it; then it’s software. With that in mind, the Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption (SOLID) which took place in New York on September 13, 2018, looked at the future of legal services from a practical perspective. At this conference, the vendors who are creating technology for legal service solutions talked to their clients face-to-face.
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Court of Appeals Upholds Copyright Royalty Board’s 2015 Webcasting Royalty Rate Decision
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The US Court of Appeals today released a decision upholding the Copyright Royalty Board’s 2015 decision setting the SoundExchange royalty rates for 2016-2020. We wrote about that decision here , and provided more details here. In any appeal of an agency decision, the Court routinely affords the agency deference in reaching its decision. The Court will not overturn that decision unless it has no basis in the record developed on the matter before the agency, or unless the agency decision was arbit
Nationwide EAS Test Postponed to October 3; New Filing Dates for ETRS Reports
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
A Nationwide test of both the wireless and broadcast-based EAS was scheduled for tomorrow, September 20 (see our article here ). It has now been postponed until October 3 presumably due to the continuing issues following Hurricane Florence (see notices from the FCC here and from FEMA here ). In addition to the postponement of the test, the FCC announced the dates for the filing of the reports that are due after the test.
AM Station Proposes to Test Silencing AM to Operate 100% From a Translator – What Does It Say About the AM Band?
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The broadcast trade press was abuzz this morning with a report that an Arizona AM station currently simulcasting its programming on an FM translator has asked the FCC for permission to conduct a test where it would shut down its AM for about a year and operate solely through the FM translator. To grant this request, the FCC would need to waive its rule (Section 74.1263(b)) which prohibits an FM translator station from operating during extended periods when the primary station is not being retran
FCC Decision Illustrates Details of the Application of FCC Foreign Ownership Approval Requirements
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
In a decision released yesterday , the FCC issued a “remedial declaratory ruling” finding the change in control of stock in a company that owned broadcast stations did not offend the public interest, and that the approval of foreign ownership in the company that controlled broadcast stations above 25% (but capped at 49%) that was issued last year could stay in effect.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
AM Station Proposes to Test Silencing AM to Operate 100% From a Translator – What Does It Say About the AM Band?
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The broadcast trade press was abuzz this morning with a report that an Arizona AM station currently simulcasting its programming on an FM translator has asked the FCC for permission to conduct a test where it would shut down its AM for about a year and operate solely through the FM translator. To grant this request, the FCC would need to waive its rule (Section 74.1263(b)) which prohibits an FM translator station from operating during extended periods when the primary station is not being retran
October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Children’s Television Reports, EEO Public File Obligations, Nationwide EAS Test, Registration of C Band Earth Stations, and Comments in Numerous FCC Proceedings
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
October is one of the busiest months on the broadcast regulatory calendar, as it includes a confluence of routine EEO filing requirements, quarterly filing requirements for Children’s Television Reports, public file uploading for all stations for their Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, a Nationwide EAS test, and comment dates in many FCC proceedings.
October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Children’s Television Reports, EEO Public File Obligations, Nationwide EAS Test, Registration of C Band Earth Stations, and Comments in Numerous FCC Proceedings
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
October is one of the busiest months on the broadcast regulatory calendar, as it includes a confluence of routine EEO filing requirements, quarterly filing requirements for Children’s Television Reports, public file uploading for all stations for their Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, a Nationwide EAS test, and comment dates in many FCC proceedings.
Nationwide EAS Test Postponed to October 3; New Filing Dates for ETRS Reports
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
A Nationwide test of both the wireless and broadcast-based EAS was scheduled for tomorrow, September 20 (see our article here ). It has now been postponed until October 3 presumably due to the continuing issues following Hurricane Florence (see notices from the FCC here and from FEMA here ). In addition to the postponement of the test, the FCC announced the dates for the filing of the reports that are due after the test.
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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FCC Decision Illustrates Details of the Application of FCC Foreign Ownership Approval Requirements
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
In a decision released yesterday , the FCC issued a “remedial declaratory ruling” finding the change in control of stock in a company that owned broadcast stations did not offend the public interest, and that the approval of foreign ownership in the company that controlled broadcast stations above 25% (but capped at 49%) that was issued last year could stay in effect.
Court of Appeals Upholds Copyright Royalty Board’s 2015 Webcasting Royalty Rate Decision
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The US Court of Appeals today released a decision upholding the Copyright Royalty Board’s 2015 decision setting the SoundExchange royalty rates for 2016-2020. We wrote about that decision here , and provided more details here. In any appeal of an agency decision, the Court routinely affords the agency deference in reaching its decision. The Court will not overturn that decision unless it has no basis in the record developed on the matter before the agency, or unless the agency decision was arbit
More Podcast Legal Issues – Remembering Sponsorship Identification
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
In recent weeks, we’ve written about a number of legal issues that need to be considered in connection with podcasting – getting releases from guests , making sure that ownership of the podcast is clear , and considering music royalties. Another issue that I discussed in my presentation on legal issues for broadcasters entering the podcast industry at Podcast Movement in late July was one of sponsorship identification.
Advertising for E-Cigs – Concerns about Targeting Children
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
E-cig advertising has been one of those areas where broadcasters and other media companies have been looking warily at the potential for regulatory intervention. So far, as we wrote here , the FDA has only required general disclosures that “ e-cigs contain nicotine and that nicotine is an addictive chemical” – an obligation that took effect last month, on August 10 (see our article here , though note that advertising disclaimers on cigars and pipe tobacco that were also supposed to h
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
With a Hurricane Bearing Down on the East Coast, Remember the FCC’s Requirements for Emergency Communications
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
With Hurricane Florence about to hit the East Coast, broadcasters are well reminded of their obligations with respect to the airing of emergency information. Broadcasters may also want to consider the benefits that the FCC can offer in an emergency. While the FCC yesterday announced the postponement of its test of DIRS , the Disaster Information Reporting System, broadcasters may want to consider quickly getting familiar with this system.
FCC Opens Settlement Window For More Translator Applications in Second Translator Window
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The FCC last week issued a Public Notice announcing another window for mutually exclusive applicants filed in the second translator window to attempt to resolve the interference conflicts that the FCC found to exist between certain of these applications. A window for such settlements had been opened several months ago , but these are additional applications now identified as being in conflict.
FCC Reminds C-Band Satellite Dish Users – Including Broadcasters – To Register By October 17
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
On Friday, the FCC issued a reminder to all operators “of fixed-satellite service (FSS) earth stations in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band that were constructed and operational as of April 19, 2018 that the filing window to license or register such earth stations closes on October 17, 2018.” This frequency band is commonly referred to as the “ C-Band ”, and many of the “FSS earth stations” are satellite dishes that receive programming used by both radio and TV stations.
Broadcasting and Cable Political Window Begins September 7 For November Elections – A Refresher on the FCC’s Lowest Unit Charge Rules
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
With the lowest unit charge window for the November elections going into effect tomorrow (September 7), we thought that it was a good idea to review the basics FCC rules and policies affecting those charges. With this election, where control of Congress may well be hotly contested and may result in competitive elections across the country, your station needs to be ready to comply with all of the FCC’s political advertising rules.
Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist
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FCC Annual Regulatory Fees Due September 25 – Media Bureau Fee Filing Guide Available
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
On Thursday, we wrote about the FCC’s release of its order setting the amounts for the Annual Regulatory Fees paid by all of those regulated by the FCC. Those fees are due by September 25. On Friday, the FCC released a Fact Sheet detailing the fees for broadcast and other licensees regulated by the Media Bureau and how those fees should be paid. As we noted in our article last week, fees are due for stations based on the FCC authorization they held on October 1, 2017 – so even stations whose lic
ABA Section of Antitrust Law’s Series 6
LegalTalkNetwork
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
We recently caught up with our friends at the ABA Section of Antitrust Law for a 6 part series of podcasts featuring 24 participants talking about antitrust’s role in sports, food, international regulations, price fixing, and cartels. These fireside conversations were light, fun, and very educational. Whether you’re a seasoned antitrust practitioner or someone looking to get into the field, these panel discussions are for you.
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