Title: Electronic media law and regulation /
Authors: Creech, Kenneth.
Year: 2014
Subjects: Television Law and legislation United States; Radio Law and legislation United States; Mass media Law and legislation United States; Internet Law and legislation United States
Abstract: "A case-based law text that provides students with direct access to case law as well as the context in which to understand its meaning and impact. The text overviews the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media in today's industry. Presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable form, this book helps current and prospective media professionals understand the complex realm of law and regulation. Students will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls and anticipate situations that may have potential legal consequences. This sixth edition provides annotated cases with margin notes, and new chapters address such timely issues as media ownership, freedom of information, entertainment rights, and cyber law. A companion website provides additional materials for students and instructors"--Page i.
Contents: Introduction to legal system -- First Amendment issues -- Broadcast regulation -- Cable and satellite regulation -- Media ownership -- Electronic media content -- Commercial speech -- Defamation -- Invasion of privacy -- Press-trial issues -- Obscenity law -- Newsgatherers privilege -- Freedom of information -- Intellectual property basics -- Music publishing -- Entertainment rights -- Agents and managers -- Permissions and licensing -- Cyberlaw.