September, 2013

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No Relief on LPTV/TV Translator Digital Conversion Deadline - 2015 Deadline for End of Analog Operations Upheld on Reconsideration

Broadcast Law Blog

'The FCC denied reconsideration on the last phase of the digital television transition – requiring that all LPTV stations and TV translators cease analog operations and be operating digitally by September 1, 2015. See our summary of the original ruling on the digital conversion of LPTV and TV translator stations here. In denying reconsideration, the FCC determined that the September 1, 2015 date will hold – denying requests that the final decision be postponed while the FCC considers

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Google Launches Online Constitution Archive

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The constitution is said to be the building block of a country. It is where the rights of the people are maintained and it delegates the powers of the rulers over the citizens. It serves three basic functions ? the rules of the government system and how the country should be run, protecting the right of the citizens, and protecting.

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Ninth Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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by Shelley Welton, Deputy Director & Fellow. In what can only be interpreted as a major victory for California, the Ninth Circuit ruled on Wednesday, September 19 in Rocky Mountain Farmers Union v. Corey that the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) was neither discriminatory nor extraterritorial under the dormant Commerce Clause, reversing the district court opinion.

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Being a Paralegal

Paralegal Essentials

Here’s a recent article from Paralegal Today which gives some good information about getting started on the Paralegal Path. It highlights the different educational requirements, how to evaluate schools and other information for those just beginning to consider a career as a Paralegal. Getting Started as a Paralegal.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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FCC Announces Biennial Ownership Report Filing Window is Open - Reports to be filed by December 2 By All Commercial Broadcasters

Broadcast Law Blog

'Every two years, broadcasters are to file Biennial Ownership Reports on Form 323 to detail the ownership of the companies that hold FCC licenses. Since 2009, all commercial broadcasters across the country are to file such reports in the same window of time. Theoretically, these reports are supposed to be filed between October 1 and November 1 of odd numbered years, yet since the adoption of the uniform date, the November 1 deadline has never held.

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More New FM Translators to Be Granted, While FCC Provides More Details for LPFM Filing Window

Broadcast Law Blog

'FM translator processing and LPFMs have been inextricably tied together for years, as the services compete for spectrum throughout the country. While the principal conflicts between the two services were, for the most part, resolved last year , it seems that there will always be some ties between the two. At Wednesday''s FCC open meeting , this was illustrated by the fact that there were two reports - one on the status of the processing of the remaining applications from the 2003 FM translator

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What a Federal Government Shut-Down Would Mean for Broadcasters

Broadcast Law Blog

'The buzz in Washington this week is about whether the FCC and the rest of the Federal government will be open come next Tuesday, October 1. October 1 is the start of the FCC''s fiscal year , and without a “continuing resolution” (Congressional authorization to keep the government running at current levels even without a formal budget), there will be no authorized funds to run the government, and there will effectively be a shut-down of all but “essential” government serv

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How a Government Shutdown Actually Works

The Paralegal Resource

The Senate and the House are supposed to agree upon a bill which dictates the manner in which they are going to fund the federal government. The final date for the processing of this bill is the 30th of September 2013. Now that there is hardly any time before the final decision has to be made, there is quite a bit of panic among the masses. People are starting to predict that there may be a.

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FCC Seeks Comments on Technical Details of Nationwide EAS Test - Preparing for the Next Test?

Broadcast Law Blog

'In 2011, the FCC conducted the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System – commonly known as EAS (see our article here about the FCC''s report on the results of that test). While the system was originally created to convey Presidential alerts to the nation, it has never been used for that purpose and, until the nationwide test, it had never even been tested.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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FCC Seeks Comments on Reimbursable Costs of TV Stations Changing Channels as Part of Repacking of TV Spectrum for Incentive Auctions, and Announces Panels to Discuss the Process

Broadcast Law Blog

'We have not written as much as we should have about the current FCC proceeding looking to reclaim parts of the television spectrum in order to repurpose it for auction to wireless users. The process by which the FCC will pay some broadcasters to give up their spectrum (the " incentive auction "), and get the money to pay for that surrender of spectrum from a simultaneous auction of the reclaimed spectrum, is a very complicated one.

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AM Improvement Proposals Coming from the FCC - What is Coming and How Quickly?

Broadcast Law Blog

'Last week, acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn delivered a speech at the NAB Radio Show , which talked about new technology and old, and her affection for AM radio. In the most newsworthy aspect of the speech, the Chairwoman announced that the FCC is currently considering a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking looking to improve the service delivered by AM radio.

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Wiretapping Case against Google?e(TM)s Street View

The Paralegal Resource

Recently there has been quite a hue and cry about Google?s Street View and the legality of the whole thing. An appellate court in the States made the decision to allow a wiretapping case against the corporate giant regarding the invasion of privacy that the application causes. Google had admittedly requested a dismissal of the case on the basis that the data that was collected through tapping into available Wi-Fi connections to gather information on the whereabouts was not made public.

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FCC Meeting to Consider UHF Discount on National TV Multiple Ownership Rules, LPFM Window, and Tower Registration Issues

Broadcast Law Blog

'On September 26, the FCC will hold its next open meeting and, according to a Public Notice released Friday, will consider several issues important to different parts of the broadcast industry. For television broadcasters, there will be concerns about the proposal to do away with the “ UHF discount,” which gives UHF stations a 50% discount in determining the number of households they reach when determining an owner’s compliance with the limitation that prevents any one company

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Colorado's New Background Check Law Blocks 10 Buyers

The Paralegal Resource

The universal law which has recently been passed and much debated on in the State of Colorado requires that a background check should be done before anyone in the state can purchase a gun. In the first month from when the law was passed ten people were denied from being able to.

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Is Playing Fantasy Football For Money Illegal?

The Paralegal Resource

The fantasy football league refers to a system of online gaming where players have to manage teams consisting of actual professional football players. While these players buy and sell players from each other to make a strong team of their own, there may be a problem when money is.

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September Regulatory Deadlines for Broadcasters - "Reg" Fees and Renewal Notices, With More Action to Come In October

Broadcast Law Blog

'September is one of the few months without a due date for the standard regulatory filings – no renewals, EEO public file reports, and no Quarterly Issues Programs Lists or Children’s Television Reports. Instead, the big filing this month is one that applies to all commercial broadcasters (and most entities regulated by the FCC in other services as well) – the annual regulatory fees due on September 20.

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DC Court Issues Injunction Against FilmOn X for Its Aereo-Like TV-Streaming Service - Increasing Legal Confusion Over TV Public Performance Rights

Broadcast Law Blog

'The US District Court in Washington DC issued a decision earlier this month, enjoining the operation of the television streaming service FilmOn X throughout the United States – except within the Second Circuit (covering NY) where the US Court of Appeals reached a contrary decision in connection with Aereo – a very similar service. Both of these services utilize multiple small antennas to receive over-the-air television programs, which are recorded on a central server and sent over t

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.