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Understanding Communications Law: An Overview of CLPS and Key Issues in the Field

Join us for the CLPS informational meeting on September 24, 2007, in Room 204. Gain insights into Communications Law, including significant legislation like the 1934 Communications Act and the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Learn about the Federal Communications Commission's role and recent issues such as net neutrality and media ownership. Discover CLPS’s goals, events, and networking opportunities for those interested in the field of communications law. Don’t miss the chance to engage with professionals and academics in a dynamic discussion.

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Understanding Communications Law: An Overview of CLPS and Key Issues in the Field

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  1. CLPS Informational Meeting September 24, 2007 Room 204

  2. Overview • What is Communications Law? • What is CLPS? • Activities/Events • Member Benefits/Opportunities

  3. What is Communications Law? • Statutory – 1934 Communications Act and 1996 Telecommunications Act • Regulatory – Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration • Precedent – Red Lion, Prometheus, etc.

  4. What is Communications Law? • The three questions of doom: • Watch TV? Broadcasters and cable operators are regulated by the FCC • Use the internet? ISP’s are regulated by the FCC • Use your cell phone? Cellular providers are regulated by the FCC

  5. What is Communications Law? • Recent issues: • 700 MHz auction rules/DTV transition • MDU exclusive contracts • Media ownership • Net neutrality • Broadband penetration/availability

  6. Communications Law Issues cont. • Creating a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network • Cable must-carry requirements; must cable TV carry local broadcast channels without receiving compensation? • A la carte cable programming; should consumers be allowed to pick and choose what channels they receive? • Will an XM/Sirius merger be in the public interest? • How do obscenity regulations affect broadcast political advertisements?

  7. What is CLPS? • Inform interested people about what goes on in communications law • Provide opportunities to network with professionals • Bring together leading professionals and academics to discuss current issues

  8. CLPS Goals • DTV Transition PSA Campaign • Joint degree program opportunities • Communications Moot Court Team • 3rd Annual Spring Symposium • Law School & Joint FCBA Events

  9. DTV Transition PSA Campaign • Help promote awareness of the end of analog broadcasting • February 17, 2009 deadline • Focus locally on Native American and elderly users

  10. Joint Degree Opportunity • Newhouse • Media Management (Whitman as well) • Television Radio & Film • Maxwell • MPA • Newhouse/Maxwell • Public Diplomacy

  11. Communications MootCourt Competition • Held at Catholic University • Look for tryouts next month • Early February • Appellate Competition • Gain Experience writing an appellate brief and making arguments • Network with practitioners while in DC

  12. 3rd Annual Spring SymposiumFebruary 23, 2008 • Help plan the Symposium and gain: • Exposure to communications law and policy issues • Networking opportunities with key players in communications law locally and nationally • Experience planning a large-scale event

  13. 3rd Annual Spring SymposiumFebruary 23, 2008 • Friday, February 22 • Careers Panel and Networking Reception @ Law School • Guests Dinner @ Genesee Grand • Saturday, February 23 • Breakfast and registration • Keynote speakers • Issues panels and networking breaks

  14. 3rd Annual Spring SymposiumFebruary 23, 2008 • Possible topics: • Dean’s panel: Campus-wide Emergency Response in the wake of Virginia Tech • Emerging Technologies • Political Broadcasting and the 2008 Election • Emergency Response and Disability Access Issues • Media Ownership & Future of Music Coalition

  15. NY FCBA Event Event:  Networking Cocktail Reception (Albany) Date/Time: Thursday, October 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Location: LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 2020 RSVP to: Elise Hiller, elh@nycap.rr.com, (518) 463-6676

  16. Opportunities

  17. Final Remarks • Any questions? • Member dues: $10.00 • Thank you for your interest in CLPS!

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