Employment contracts - "blue line" rule
Article Abstract:
Non-competition clauses or covenants-not-to-compete in broadcasters' employment contracts may have to be blue lined to comply with court decisions on their enforceability. Blue lining is typically used by a judge to revise contractual language regarding reasonableness. For example, until a statute was enacted to address this issue, Florida judges would blue line covenants-not-to-compete so as to fix reasonable distance and duration restrictions, a situation which created havoc in negotiating such contracts. Careful drafting of these clauses can prevent subsequent blue line amendments.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1997
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Noncommercial stations - underwriting announcements
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Noncommercial stations must handle program underwriters carefully. Generally, an on-air acknowledgment of consideration from an underwriter will be considered acceptable, if the announcement does not exceed certain parameters. While slogans that promote businesses cannot be used, properly worded acknowledgments of underwriters are acceptable. Price information, sales inducements, or calls to action cannot be used in announcements of underwriters.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1997
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Quick reference guide
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A quick reference guide to broadcasting law is presented. Covered topics include: the emergency alert system, broadcast log requirements, minimum operating schedule and general operating requirements, common operating parameters, public file guidelines, and rules on station ID, license renewal, political broadcasting, and FCC reporting. A list of FCC phone numbers is also included.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1997
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