Communication Law-
1. Provide a short analysis of the relevance of the Pacifica case to broadcasters.
2. Discuss the arguments made by Larry Flynt In response to Jerry Falwell's suit stemming from the "Campari" ad.
3. A radio station is fined by the FCC because of a finding that the station allowed an indecent word to be uttered by one during a live on-air interview. If the station feels this fine is not appropriate what option(s) does it have?
4. If you were to have represented Jackie Onassis in a suit against Ron Gallella what arguments would you have made, both legal and non-legal.
5. Sports Illustrated featured an article entitled The Story of a Pro Football Fix," characterized in a subtitle as "A Shocking Report of How Bill Belichick and Rex Ryan Rigged a Game Last Fall." Belichick was the coach of the 2.14 New England Patriots and Rex Ryan the coach of the 16'0 New York Jets. The article was based upon the claim by Bob Jones who said he overheard the phone conversation between the two coaches in the course of which Ryan divulged important info regarding the Jets offensive plans in an up-coming game with the Pats.
The writer assigned to the story was not a football expert, did not interview either coach and did not personally see the notes taken by Jones. Ryan and Belichick admit to the conversation but neither agree that any information was passed or intended to cause a fix. Belichick stated that "...he wished he could get some advance info on the NYJ because they are better than his team...", but that he would "...never cheat to fix a game."
Can either sue Sports illustrated?