Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 10, 2011
As we have advised before in both 2009 and 2010 , " Super Bowl " is a registered trademark belonging to the NFL, and they will aggressively enforce their trademark rights against any station that attempts to use this term in connection with advertising or promotional matter of any kind, including ticket giveaways, if not specifically authorized by the NFL.
The Paralegal Resource
JANUARY 20, 2011
Paying it forward it something we all would like to do. At the same time, we when we leave any position, we like to know we are leaving it better than we found it. How about doing both but doing it while you are still there! Michael Bragg explores the ability to pay it forward and still do the best job possible while you are still doing it.
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ABC's of E-Discovery
JANUARY 5, 2011
EDD Blog Online: Removing Common Files in E-Discovery Processing: De-NISTing Explained
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 5, 2011
Every year, about this time, I dust off the crystal ball to offer a look at the year ahead to see what Washington has in store for broadcasters. This year, like many in the recent past, Washington will consider issues that could fundamentally affect the broadcast industry - for both radio and TV, and affecting the growing on-line presence of broadcasters.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 25, 2011
A controversy has bubbled up in connection with the FCC proceeding to set the date by which Low Power Television stations will be required to convert to digital operations. While the analog operations of full-power TV stations were mandatorily terminated in 2009, Low Power television stations and TV translators have not yet faced any end date for their analog operations - though the FCC recently suggested that the final date for analog broadcasting by these stations be set - perhaps as soon as n
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Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 4, 2011
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a Summary Order vacating the $27,500 FCC fines imposed on a number of ABC television network stations in the Central and Mountain time zones which had aired, prior to the 10 PM safe harbor , an episode of the television program NYPD Blue on which a woman's bare buttocks were shown on screen. We had initially written about this case when the fine was issued in 2008, here.
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 26, 2011
Each year, we remind webcasters about their obligations under various settlment agreements entered into with SoundExchange and under CRB decisions to make minimum payments and, in some cases, to file a Notice of Election to be covered under certain negotiated rates - all due by January 31. All webcasters have minimum fee obligations due by January 31.
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 20, 2011
With only four and a half months until the start of the first radio license renewal cycle, broadcasters need to start to consider the processing time for license renewal applications and its implications - particularly if they are considering the purchase or sale of the station with a license renewal due in the near future. The FCC has a processing policy that, in most cases, will forbid the closing of the sale of a broadcast station once the license renewal for that station has been filed - del
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 3, 2011
It's the beginning of a new year, and each year brings numerous regulatory deadlines for radio and television broadcasters. We've put together a calendar that sets out many of those dates. You can find the calendar setting out important dates for broadcasters in 2011 here. It sets out many important dates - including the dates for regulatory obligations including: EEO Public File Reports, Quarterly Programs Issues Lists, Children's Television Reports, Ownership Reports (yes, a Biennial Ownership
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 27, 2011
The Commission today released an Order conditionally designating 9 companies to be database administrators for white spaces devices. As we wrote in our article describing the FCC's recent decision on reconsideration of its White Spaces order , these administrators will be responsible for maintaining a database of all users of the TV spectrum who must be protected from interference from white spaces devices.
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 21, 2011
February 1 is the deadline by which broadcast stations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma must place into their Public Inspection files their Annual EEO Public Inspection File Report. The report must also be available on these stations' websites, if they have such sites. The Annual EEO Public Inspection File Report provides information about the full-time jobs filled at the station in the previous year; the sources used by the station to rec
The Paralegal Resource
JANUARY 11, 2011
Before we dwell into the finer details, let us quickly do a recap of what exactly is a stop notice. A stop notice is a very invaluable tool specifically created to ensure that contractors don't get cheated out of their hard earned money. It is a legal document that directs the owner to set aside money owed to the contractor until the contractors claim gets paid.
The Paralegal Resource
JANUARY 11, 2011
Search and seizure is a legal procedure used mainly in common and civil laws. It is formally defined as the procedure used by the authorities (mainly police officers) and/or their agents, to search a person and/or his/her property. This takes place if suspicion of, or if an actual crime has been committed. The findings of the search are then seized, and used in the court of law as evidence for or against the crime committed.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
The Paralegal Resource
JANUARY 11, 2011
Generally, a U.S. citizen or resident who has income from sources within the U.S. Virgin Islands or income effectively connected with a trade or business in the U.S. Virgin Islands is required to file an income tax return with both the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, an individual who qualifies as a bona fide resident of the U.S.
ABC's of E-Discovery
JANUARY 21, 2011
EDRM Diagram Elements « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model
Broadcast Law Blog
JANUARY 21, 2011
The Supreme Court issued its landmark opinion in Citizens United v. FEC one year ago today. That case allowed corporations and labor unions to make independent expenditures for or against political candidates. An editorial in today's Washington Post by the President of Citizens United and its lead counsel argues that the hysteria following that decision was unfounded because the amount spent by citizen groups in the last election paled in comparison to the amount spent by the Democratic and Repu
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