In light of the ubiquity of cable and satellite, a controversy over the ownership of terrestrial broadcast stations may seem like a sideshow. The reality is, however, that an increasing
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Does LeBron James Have the Right to License His Own Tattoos?
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One copyright lawsuit says the answer is “no.”
In a case against Take Two Interactive, the maker of the popular “NBA 2K” video game franchise, Solid Oak Sketches LLC argues…
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FCC Adopts Next Gen TV: Maybe Not a Good Thing
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In another controversial move, the FCC has approved by a 3-2 vote the adoption of the ATSC 3.0 standard for broadcast TV, known as Next Gen TV. This IP-based standard…
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Deregulation of Set-Top Boxes: Bad for Minorities?
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The FCC’s announced intention to deregulate cable set-top boxes has sparked a debate on the effect such a change might have on programs targeting minority groups.…
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