Digital media law / Ashley Packard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Packard, Ashley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Digital media--Law and legislation--United States.

Digital media.

Internet--Law and legislation--United States.

Internet.

Telecommunication--Law and legislation--United States.

Telecommunication.

Freedom of expression--United States.

Freedom of expression.

Digital media--Law and legislation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 404 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013.

Summary:

Covering the latest legal updates and rulings, the second edition of Digital Media Law presents a comprehensive introduction to all the critical issues surrounding media law. Provides a solid foundation in media lawIllustrates how digitization and globalization are constantly shifting the legal landscapeUtilizes current and relevant examples to illustrate key conceptsRevised section on legal research covers how and where to find the lawUpdated with new rulings relating to corporate political speech, student speech, indecency and Net neutrality.

Contents:

Detailed Contents vi List of Sidebars ix Preface x Acknowledgments xii 1. Introduction to the Legal System 1 2. Freedom of Expression 21 3. Telecommunications Regulation 47 4. Internet Regulation 75 5. Confl ict of Laws 103 6. Information Gathering 127 7. Intellectual Property: Copyright 161 8. Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets 199 9. Defamation 227 10. Invasion of Privacy 257 11. Sex and Violence 303 12. Commercial Speech and Antitrust Law 333 Appendix: How to Find the Law 367 Glossary 371 Table of Cases 378 Index 387.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118336786

111833678X

OCLC:

811490676