Supreme support

Article Abstract:

The Supreme Court's decision on the Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Assn v United States case complements the utility industry's position on affiliate marketing. According to the SC decision, the public is the true arbiter of the value of advertising and that the restriction of advertising based on the identity of the speaker is tantamount to a First Amendment violation. In view of this, utility and affiliate participation in restructured retail electric markets does not constitute a First Amendment violation and, as such, restrictions on the use of the utility holding company's name and logo by its affiliates should not be legally forbidden.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Radio, TV, publisher representatives, Media Representatives, Radio & TV Advertising, Advertising Regulation, Broadcast Regulation NEC, Cases, Affiliated corporations, Advertising, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting regulations, Casinos, United States. Supreme Court, Broadcast advertising, Advertising law, Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Association, Inc.

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We're number one?

Article Abstract:

President Clinton has approved an executive order which puts electric utility companies, together with six other new industries, under Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) coverage. The TRI, a provision mandated under the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), requires companies to publish reports on their industrial emissions. In order to successfully report the results of TRI, utilities are advised to implement full access to information and to train all their representatives in risk communication, where concern and openness are essential to establish credibility.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Pollution Control & Abatement, Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Air quality management, Hazardous wastes

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Uniform business practices

Article Abstract:

The Edison Electric Institute, the Coalition for Uniform Business Rules, the Natl Energy Marketers Assn and the Electric Power Supply Assn have formed a partnership to develop uniform business practices for the regulation of electric utilities. The move was motivated by the difficulties encountered by utilities in different states due to the variations of rules implemented by the state commissions. The result of complying with various rules in different states is higher costs to the consumer.

Business Regulation NEC, Management, Evaluation, Commercial law, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation, Edison Electric Institute

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