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Media Law Prof Blog
Producer Sues Fox News For Copyright Infringement Over Broadcast of Part of Debbie Rowe Interview
Producer F. Marc Schaffel says Fox News infringed his copyright on an interview with the former Mrs. Michael Jackson (Debbie Rowe) when it broadcast parts of the interview on Geraldo…
Media Law Prof Blog
Percy Sutton, Noted Attorney, Passes From the Scene
The gifted lawyer Percy Sutton passed away last week. The New York Times has a thoughtful obituary, and FCC Commissioner Michael Copps pays tribute with this statement.With the passing of…
Broadcast Law Blog
Early Flap in Illinois Senate Race Reminds Broadcasters that They Cannot Censor Candidate Ad
The 2010 political broadcasting season is off to a fast start, with a controversy already erupting in connection with the Illinois Senate race to fill the seat once held by…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Texas Southern University Drops Broadcaster’s Name from School
A recent Houston Chronicle report revealed that a long-simmering disagreement between broadcaster Tavis Smiley and Texas Southern University("TSU") ended Friday when the university's governing board agreed to strip Smiley's name from…
Broadcast Law Blog
FCC Clarifies Commencement of DTV on June 12th
The FCC yesterday issued a brief Order clarifying that stations that are flash-cutting to digital on their analog channel, or are otherwise commencing digital service on another channel as part…
The Contingency
Supremes Okay FCC Block of “Fleeting Expletives” on TV
A 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the Federal Communications Commission's rule change that bars "fleeting expletives" in television broadcasts. Federal Communications Comm'n v. Fox Television Stations, No. 07-582 (U.S.…
Broadcast Law Blog
Beware of the Open Mike – Off-Air Comments that End Up On the Air Can Lead to Indecency Issues
According to a recent article from the Des Moines Register, a station in Iowa recently fired two employees who, during what they thought was a break in programming, got into a…
CommLawBlog
LPFM Stuck With $20K Fine for “Advertisements”
By Harry Cole
The Enforcement Bureau has come down hard - very hard - on a low power FM station for broadcasting prohibited advertisements. Total fine: a cool $20,000. Ouch!
Media Law Prof Blog
Radio Legend Paul Harvey Passes From Scene
Broadcaster Paul Harvey has died at the age of 90. The "Rest of the Story" radio icon was famous for his notable voice and his conservative political views. Read more…
Broadcast Law Blog
For Television Stations Going All Digital on February 17 – Remember that Consumer Education Efforts Do Not End With the Change
Many television stations are making the conversion to all-digital operations today (see our post here for details). These stations should remember that the DTV Consumer Education efforts that are currently in place…