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Cable Tv's "Must Carry" Rules: The Most Restrictive Alternative - Quincy Cable Tv, Inc. V. Fcc, Robert B. Hobbs Jr.
Cable Tv's "Must Carry" Rules: The Most Restrictive Alternative - Quincy Cable Tv, Inc. V. Fcc, Robert B. Hobbs Jr.
Campbell Law Review
This note first argues that the court correctly applied the least scrutinizing first amendment test to the facts of the case and concluded its inquiry after the rules failed that test. Second, this note argues that the FCC, while once on the correct regulatory path regarding cable, erred by not studying the potential impact of cable television on a case by case basis as the FCC had decided to do with competing broadcasters in Carroll Broadcasting, Inc. v. FCC. Third, this note concludes that the Quincy case will benefit cable operators financially and will provide proper protection of cable …
The Growing Pains Of Cable Television, Beth Bals
The Growing Pains Of Cable Television, Beth Bals
Campbell Law Review
This comment will reveal the limited application of the Capital Cities' decision with a discussion of FCC regulation of cable signal carriage and the Commission's reaction to cable content regulation. Recent challenges to local cable content regulation on the basis of first amendment concerns, as opposed to federal preemption, will also be highlighted.