Problems posed by concentration of media ownership and the efforts to promote minority participation in ownership and management of broadcasting. The development of cable television and problems in regulation and deregulation, including issues of jurisdiction, franchising, syndication or programming, regulation of content control, and mandatory public access. The emergence of new communications technologies and the legal problems they pose. Topics that may be considered include representational structures, lobbying, judicial review, direct democracy, legislative fact-finding and drafting, and the preparation and significance of legislative history. This course is a prerequisite to several advanced public law courses.
Enrollment is limited.
Noble The historical roots of campaign finance laws and problems with their practical application. Focus on the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The role of the lawyer in business-government relations. Selected topics in public law to be announced at the time of registration. Enrollment is limited.