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A Presentation on the Obligations of Small Market TV Broadcasters to Begin To Upload Their Political Files into Their Online Public File as of July 1

Broadcast Law Blog

'TV stations in markets outside of the Top 50 , and stations in the Top 50 markets that are not affiliated with one of the Big 4 networks, need to begin to upload new material placed into their political files into their Online Public File as of July 1 – just a few weeks away. David O’Connor of my firm and I conducted a webinar for television broadcasters from 7 states last week, where we discussed this new obligation for smaller TV stations, and talked about what documents are supposed t

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ACLU and BigLaw firm use ‘Orange is the New Black’ in hashtag effort to promote NY jail reform

ABA Journal

Life in a women’s prison definitely has its downside in a popular Netflix show, Orange is the New Black.

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Another Round of EEO Audits of Radio Stations Announced by the FCC

Broadcast Law Blog

'The FCC yesterday issued a Public Notice announcing a new round of EEO audits. Letters to about 180 radio stations went out asking for evidence of their compliance with the FCC’s EEO rules. The Commission has pledged to audit 5% of all broadcast stations and cable systems each year to assure their compliance with the Commission’s EEO rules – requiring wide dissemination of information about job openings and non-vacancy specific supplemental efforts to educate their communities about job oppor

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Copyright Royalty Board Extends Comment Dates on Webcasting Recordkeeping Requirements

Broadcast Law Blog

'The Copyright Royalty Board has extended the deadline for comments on proposals to change the recordkeeping obligations of webcasters and others who use music under the statutory license granted by Section 114 of the Copyright Act. Some of the proposed changes include requiring that services provide ISRC codes for all songs when filing their Reports of Use with SoundExchange.

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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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Odds and Ends – CALM Act Revisions, New Effective Date for Higher FCC Application Fees, and a Case Exploring the Reach of the FCC Character Policies

Broadcast Law Blog

'In the last few weeks, while I was on vacation and otherwise occupied, there have been many big developments in the broadcasting and music industries that I’ll try to write about separately – including the release of the FCC’s Order setting up the first official outline of the television incentive auction process and the Department of Justice beginning an examination of the antitrust consent decrees that govern ASCAP and BMI.

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ACLU and BigLaw firm use ‘Orange is the New Black’ in hashtag effort to promote NY jail reform

ABA Journal

Life in a women’s prison definitely has its downside in a popular Netflix show, Orange is the New Black.

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