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Media Law Prof Blog
Iraqi Media Regulatory Authority Tells Broadcasters To Close Down Over Failure To Pay For Licenses
From MSNBC.com, news that Iraq is ordering numerous media outlets to close because of a dispute over licensing fees. The Iraqi licensing authority Communications and Media Commission is currently negotiating…
Broadcast Law Blog
FCC Retracts Text-to-Speech Prohibition from New EAS Rules
The conversion of EAS alerts from text to speech by broadcast stations and cable systems, through systems contained in the stations and systems EAS equipment, was prohibited in the FCC's Fifth…
CommLawBlog
Aereo vs. the Broadcasters
By FHH Law
Welcome to the latest bout in the Alternate Video Delivery System Smackdown Series. In this corner, the upstart challenger, Aereo; in that corner, pretty much every major broadcast network.
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Television Station Operator, International Media Group, Files Petitions for Bankruptcy in Delaware
Introduction Earlier this month, International Media Group and various of its affiliates (the "Debtors"), filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
Broadcast Law Blog
Third Circuit Reaffirms Rejection of FCC’s “Fleeting Images” Policy, Reverses Super Bowl Fine
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals today issued its decision in the case dealing with the FCC's fine for the Janet Jackson "clothing malfunction" Super Bowl incident. The Court once again…
Media Law Prof Blog
Ofcom Investigating Ads With Double Meaning For New Reality Show After It Receives Complaints
The Guardian reports that Ofcom is investigating complaints that Channel 5 aired questionable ads for its show "Candy Bar Girls," during time periods when children might be watching. The ads…
Media Law Prof Blog
BBC Trust Concludes Report On BBC 3 Series “The Real Hustle”
According to the Guardian, the BBC Trust has concluded an investigation into episodes of a BBC 3 program, The Real Hustle, by telling the show's producers and the network that…
CommLawBlog
Catherine McCullough, Communicator
By FHH Law
In case you missed it, CommLawBlog contributor Catherine McCullough was a featured panelist on C-SPAN this weekend.
CommLawBlog
Sirius XM Says “Come On Down!”
By FHH Law
Sirius XM has published the Request for Proposals which will govern requests from "qualified entities" seeking channels set aside to promote diversity.
ContractsProf Blog
Couric, facing “massive” salary cut, hits road to talk to little people
Things aren't going well at CBS for America's Sweetheart, Katie Couric. As her five-year deal comes to a close with her newscast dead last for the fifth straight year, reports are that…