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Major IP and Communication Government Actions Affecting Broadcast and Motion Pictures: From Aereo to Net Neutrality

Over the past 12 months, while Congress has been gridlocked, the courts and the FCC have continued to engage in decision-making that has and will impact the broadcast and motion-picture businesses.

Major IP and Communication Government Actions Affecting Broadcast and Motion Pictures: From Aereo to Net Neutrality

Over the past 12 months, while Congress has been gridlocked, the courts and the FCC have continued to engage in decision-making that has and will impact the broadcast and motion-picture businesses.

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Over the past 12 months, while Congress has been gridlocked, the courts and the FCC have continued to engage in decision-making that has and will impact the broadcast and motion-picture businesses. From the Supreme Court to the U.S. District Courts, judges have decided such controversial cases as Aereo (“you are a cable operator,” say the justices; “no you are not,” says District Judge Alison Nathan); Dish Networks (the Hopper and PrimeTime Anytime®); “fair use” (Google Books, TVEyes, etc.); and more.