Communications Law

This is FindLaw’s collection of Communications Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library. Communications law is concerned with the regulation of radio and TV broadcasting to ensure satisfactory service and to prevent chaos. The law covers a variety of issues – media law, First Amendment, cable and broadcasting law, computer and internet law, and telecommunications. The federal government has largely governed broadcasting because by its nature broadcasting transcends state boundaries. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Advertising, Marketing And Promotions 2004 Year In Review: Don’t Cross The Line In 2005

Janet Jackson began the year with the moment that shocked the world. The now infamous "costume malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl caused massive public outrage prompting Congress to quickly introduce the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act which ...
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Filing a Complaint with the Federal Communications Commission

FindLaw's overview of the FCC complaint process, addressing areas within the FCC jurisdiction and the distinction between informal and formal complaints.

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A La Carte Regulation of Pay TV: Good Intentions vs. Good Economics

In his insightful works on political economy, Professor Thomas Sowell warns of the dangers of lawmakers allowing good intentions to trump good economics when crafting public policy. It is a theme which Friedrich Hayek,1 Milton Friedman2 and others ...
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Internet Law: The Regulation of Internet Crime

FindLaw's analysis of federal laws developed to combat the growth of internet crime and the challenges that these laws pose to businesses operating on the internet.

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Making Campus Safer for College Students

FindLaw's analysis of federal efforts to promote safety on college campuses through legislation such as the Jeanne Clery Act, among other federal laws.

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Electronic Signature Standards Create Contracting Options

FindLaw's look at the E-Sign Act and how it has applied to the increasing use of electronic signatures for contracting in both consumer and business transactions.

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Right to Privacy In the Workplace In the Information Age

FindLaw's discussion of the legal background surrounding the privacy rights of employees when conducting communications at work.

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The Problems of Departing Employees and the Data They Leave Behind

In this article, FindLaw discusses what it means for an employer when today's technology allows employees to create, produce and store communications and work product not just on the corporate networks, but also on laptops and cell phones.

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I Have a Great Commercial, So Why Won’t the Networks Air It?

FindLaw's article on the ways commericials are selected for the networks and ideas about getting your commerical on the air. Knowing how the commercial clearance process works and anticipating the networks' concerns will allow you to plan ahead in order to avoid absolute "no's" from the networks.

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Big Brother Employer May Be Watching: Monitoring Employees’ Online Communications In The Workplace

E-mail and Internet use are integral parts of the typical worker's daily routine. There is no doubt that computer use and communication in the workplace provides great benefits, but there are dangers and cautions for employers. In this article, FindLaw examines these issues, the applicable laws, and the broader impact that these technologies have on both businesses and individuals.

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