The law of public communication

Synopsis

The 2005 Edition of this top-selling media law text includes the most current information available, explaining the law as it applies to the daily work of writers, broadcasters, advertisers, cable operators, Internet service providers, public relations practitioners, photographers, and other public communicators. By presenting statutes and cases in a cohesive manner that is understandable even to students studying law for the first time, the authors ensure that students will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media.

What's New...

• Integrates information from recent court cases throughout the text, without altering the page layout, length, or overall content, to provide students and instructors alike with as up-to-date material as possible in this ever-changing field of study.
• Covers recent Supreme Court cases, including: "McConnell v. FEC," a challenge to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002; "Ashcroft v. ACLU II," the sequel to an earlier case concerning the Children's Online Protection Act (COPA); "Office of Independent Counsel v. Favish," a case involving the privacy exemption to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Examines the federal Do-Not-Call regulations affecting telephone solicitation.
• Explains copyright rulings concerning royalty payments for webcasting.