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Third Circuit Overturns FCC’s Janet Jackson Indecency Decision

By David Oxenford on July 21, 2008

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals today released a decision overturning the FCC’s fine of CBS Television for its Super Bowl broadcast of the notorious Janet Jackson halftime show and her "clothing malfunction." The decision is available here. Our partner Bob Corn-Revere argued the case. Full details on the decision are contained in our firm’s…

David OxenfordPartner

David Oxenford represents broadcasting and digital media companies in connection with regulatory, transactional and intellectual property issues. He has represented broadcasters and webcasters before the Federal Communications Commission, the Copyright Royalty Board, courts and other government agencies for over 30 years.

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David has coordinated the purchase and sale of numerous radio and television stations, and has helped telecommunications companies, industry associations, broadcasters, educational institutions and others with FCC compliance matters and advocacy in regulatory proceedings, such as those related to new technologies, media ownership, and spectrum allocations. David also advises voice and data providers on issues related to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the deaf and hard of hearing, including Internet-based Video Relay Services (VRS) and IP Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), and otherwise helps clients with all of their FCC-related needs.

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Third Circuit Overturns FCC’s Janet Jackson Indecency Decision

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