This text covers the whole area of entertainment and broadcasting, with a concise explanation of the law and discussion of its practical application in the media world. With an exposition of the current law with reference to relevant authorities and cases, this book assists in the drafting of entertainment contracts, interpreting such contracts and settling disputes. It also gives advice in connection with broadcasting services and the regulation thereof, satellite television services, independant radio production, consumer protection, defamation and race/sex discrimination in the context of the entertainment industry.
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978-0-421-50150-8 (9780421501508)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Formation of contracts. Excuses for non-performance. Damages. Music agreements. Restraint of trade. Undue influence. Assignments and licences. Films. Music. Broadcast, satellite and cable television. Theatre productions. Infringements of copyright in Films, Sound recordings and music. Remedies for infringement of copyright. Moral rights. The Copyright Tribunal. Breach of confidence. Passing off. Undue influence. Injunctions. The British Broadcasting Corporation. Independent television services. Channels 3,4 and 5. Satellite television. Local delivery services. Licensable programme services. Independent programme production. Independent radio services. Restrictions on holding licences. Enforcement of licences. Regulation of programme standards. The Broadcasting Complaints Commission. The Broadcasting Standards Council (BSC). Video recordings. Obscene publications. Inciting racial hatred.
