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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.226.4 sec. 1 - Telecommunications, Broadcast, and Internet Law (Fall 2011)
Instructor: James P. Tuthill (view instructor's teaching evaluations)
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: MW 2:10-3:25
Meeting Location: 134
Course Start: August 24, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49598
This course covers topics on the leading edge of today's media technologies: broadcast and cable television, Direct Broadcast Satellite(DBS)service, wireline and wireless (cellular and WiFi) services, and Internet connectivity. Broadcasting topics address radio spectrum policy and legal issues, licenses, prohibitions on indecency in broadcasting (First Amendment issues), violence on TV, public trustee obligations, shared content rules applicable to cable and DBS services, and ownership limitations. Telecommunications subjects will cover the divestiture of AT&T in 1984, the 1996 Telecommunications Act(addressing local competition, state jurisdiction and access charges), radio spectrum auctions, Universal Service, information services (i.e., broadband DSL and cable modem services), and cellular spectrum issues. Internet matters will cover indecency, copyright issues, regulatory treatment of Internet access, Net Neutrality, broadband and IP phone technologies, such as VoIP. The conflict between federal and state policies will be frequently addressed in these topics. Some state regulatory matters will also be covered. The technical elements involved in the delivery of these various services will be discussed. Students who have taken a similar course may receive credit for this course.
Exam Notes: F
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Business Law
Public Law and Policy
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Readers:
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Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Telecommunications Law and Policy, 2nd Edition
Benjamin
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined - Telecommunications Law and Policy, current supplement
Benjamin
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined
