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Radio Station Being Silent Too Long Brings FCC Sanction – How Long Can a Broadcast Station Be off the Air Before It Causes Trouble at License Renewal Time?

Broadcast Law Blog

'In a decision released yesterday , the FCC proposed to fine a station and gave it a short-term license renewal as the station could not demonstrate that it had served the needs and interests of its community. Why? Because the station had been silent for much of the renewal term – only turning on for a short time every now and then – enough to avoid having its license cancelled for being silent for more than a year.

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Discovery – Quiz (Key)

Paralegal Essentials

Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz on discovery: 1. All of the ones on the form may be used, but it is best to use only the ones that are relevant to the subject matter of the lawsuit. 2. 35. 3. 30 days plus 5 days for mailing if the interrogatories were served by mail. 4. 30 days plus 5 days for mailing if the interrogatories were served by mail. 5.

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House Republicans Don't Want to Face the Heat of a Debt Standoff

The Paralegal Resource

The looming deadline at the end of this month, has caused House Republicans to seek meager concessions to push the debt ceiling and now they are looking at using their political edge to leverage other issues.

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Paralegal Profile: Rebecca Garland, Traverse City, Michigan

Paralegal Mentor

Rebecca Garland is the Executive Director of Conflict Resolution Services, Inc., in Traverse City, Michigan where she specializes in family law and alternative dispute resolution. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice and a Masters of Business Administration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? When I started college, I thought I wanted to be a prison guard for the state of Michigan.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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Ten Years After Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl Clothing Malfunction, FCC Indecency Rules Remain in Limbo

Broadcast Law Blog

'Last night’s Super Bowl didn’t offer much in the way of excitement on the field, as the game was seemingly over by the end of the first half. But, for the last decade, the half-time show itself may offer some anxiety to the stations carrying the game. 10 years ago, Janet Jackson had her infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction incident which started a firestorm at the FCC for the next several years, as it ignited many calls to more aggressively regulate indecency on the airwaves.

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