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Court of Appeals Upholds Communications Act Ban on Commercial and Political Advertising on Public TV Stations – Significant Analysis of the Standards for First Amendment Review of all Broadcast Regulation

Broadcast Law Blog

'Section 399b of the Communications Act bans advertising for for-profit companies, as well as political and issue advertising, on noncommercial radio and television stations. While Congress over 20 years ago loosened some restrictions on fundraising by allowing paid ads by nonprofit groups on noncommercial stations, and permitting commercial entities to provide some minimal information about their businesses (including their logos) on sponsorship underwriting on public TV, the ban has otherwise

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The Latest Attack Against ObamaCare

The Paralegal Resource

Looks like the problems that ObamaCare is facing are just not coming to an end. In fact, they are just increasing with every passing day. The Supreme Court is to give its verdict on the mandate of the health care law next year which talks about provision of free contraception coverage by businesses. However, this is not the only legal issue that it is facing.

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Two $20,000 FCC Fines for EEO Violations Demonstrate the Importance of Notifications of Job Openings to Community Groups

Broadcast Law Blog

'In two decisions released this week, the FCC proposed to fine two broadcast groups $20,000 each for EEO violations. In recent years, when the FCC releases fines for broadcast EEO violations, they seem to be trying to emphasize a point as to some aspect of the EEO rules by releasing multiple decisions at the same time all having the same theme. In the cases released this week, the point that was common to both fines was that the broadcaster had not regularly sent information openings about job

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How to Prepare a Winning Trial Notebook

The Paralegal Resource

Every paralegal and legal assistant knows very well about the weightage of a good trial book. It comes out as one of those tools which are frequently used by paralegals to organize their trial documents. This makes it essential for legal assistants to keep the trial book updated by adding all the information related to the trial. Plus, it keeps all the information handy, which means you do not need to carry several files, just one trial notebook.

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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.