3 Course reviews the skills and knowledge necessary to competently represent radio stations, television stations and cable systems as local counsel.
Emphasis is given to representing businesses that advertise on radio and television.
Students review the process of mediation and how it works, and then practice advocating for their client in various legal settings, including court-ordered cases. 2N Seminar focuses on the law governing professional liability, with respect both to individual and institutional defendants. Seminar covers the standard of care, defenses, causation problems and current issues concerning damages. Coverage of licensure as a quality control mechanism and the law involving potential liability for individual and institutional providers of health care also are reviewed. The seminar concludes with an examination of current tort reform proposals.