CBS Broadcasting v. EchoStar [electronic resource] : The Satellite Home Viewer Act and Satellite Retransmission of Distant Network Signals.

Describes the Satellite Home Viewer Act, as amended, with regard to the Eleventh Circuit Court ruling in CBS Broadcasting v. EchoStar, concerning EchoStar's satellite retransmission of distant network television signals to unserved households. Describes facts underpinning the decision, summariz...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Corporate Author: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l] : [s.n.], 2007.
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Summary:Describes the Satellite Home Viewer Act, as amended, with regard to the Eleventh Circuit Court ruling in CBS Broadcasting v. EchoStar, concerning EchoStar's satellite retransmission of distant network television signals to unserved households. Describes facts underpinning the decision, summarizes legal issues addressed by the Court, and discusses District Court implementation of the Court of Appeals decision. Reviews legislation proposed in response to these developments.
Item Description:Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
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Physical Description:12 p., digital, PDF file.