Television has evolved from three national networks airing scheduled programming, to 500-channel cable/satellite platforms, to Internet delivery of "unlimited channels" of video content. But it's the rapid development of the Internet and dissemination of on-line video content that is ushering in the most significant change. And, with such change come numerous legal and practical challenges for traditional video content providers and distributors alike.
In his lecture, Mr. Callard will review the early history of the cable television industry – how it started, how it grew and the legal issues encountered along the way. He will answer the questions: What is cable television? What is a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD)? What is video programming? And what do these terms mean under federal law and FCC regulations? Mr. Callard will discuss recent cases and how they apply to the developing on-line video distribution business. He will describe how they impact his work as a distribution lawyer, to highlight some of the legal/regulatory and practical issues facing both traditional content providers and distributors.
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In his lecture, Mr. Callard will review the early history of the cable television industry – how it started, how it grew and the legal issues encountered along the way. He will answer the questions: What is cable television? What is a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD)? What is video programming? And what do these terms mean under federal law and FCC regulations? Mr. Callard will discuss recent cases and how they apply to the developing on-line video distribution business. He will describe how they impact his work as a distribution lawyer, to highlight some of the legal/regulatory and practical issues facing both traditional content providers and distributors.
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"From the Couch to the Web: Developments in the Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Industry and Current Legal Issues"
HTTP://LAW.CASE.EDU/lectures.aspx?lec_id=259
Feb 17, 2011 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Distinguished Lecture in Law, Technology, and the Arts presented by the Center for Law, Technology & the Arts
Feb 17, 2011 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Distinguished Lecture in Law, Technology, and the Arts presented by the Center for Law, Technology & the Arts
Speaker Information:
George D. Callard
Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs NBC Universal, Inc.
George D. Callard is Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at NBC Universal, Inc. There, he is responsible for multichannel video programming, including negotiation, review and drafting of programming license and retransmission consent agreements for cable, IPTV, broadband and wireless platforms, as well as drafting and negotiation of marketing/advertising agreements, technology and software licensing and development, high technology equipment purchases, customer agreements, and asset purchase agreements with both high growth start-up and mature organizations.
He has significant experience in cable and broadcast FCC matters, regulatory compliance, UCC, and government relations. Previously he was Senior Counsel at AT&T Inc. (2004-07, formerly SBC Communications, Inc.) and at Cinnamon Mueller, LLC (2002-04), Counsel and Assistant Secretary at AT&T Inc. (1995-2001, then known as Ameritech, Inc.), and Associate Counsel for Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. (1992-95). He received his B.A. in Comparative Communist Studies from Union College (1985), his M.A. in International Relations from University of Cincinnati (1988), and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1992).
Location:
Moot Courtroom (A59)
George D. Callard
Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs NBC Universal, Inc.
George D. Callard is Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at NBC Universal, Inc. There, he is responsible for multichannel video programming, including negotiation, review and drafting of programming license and retransmission consent agreements for cable, IPTV, broadband and wireless platforms, as well as drafting and negotiation of marketing/advertising agreements, technology and software licensing and development, high technology equipment purchases, customer agreements, and asset purchase agreements with both high growth start-up and mature organizations.
He has significant experience in cable and broadcast FCC matters, regulatory compliance, UCC, and government relations. Previously he was Senior Counsel at AT&T Inc. (2004-07, formerly SBC Communications, Inc.) and at Cinnamon Mueller, LLC (2002-04), Counsel and Assistant Secretary at AT&T Inc. (1995-2001, then known as Ameritech, Inc.), and Associate Counsel for Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. (1992-95). He received his B.A. in Comparative Communist Studies from Union College (1985), his M.A. in International Relations from University of Cincinnati (1988), and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1992).
Location:
Moot Courtroom (A59)
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
11075 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
CLE Credit:
1.0 of CLE credit available.
Additional Information:
Open to the public at no cost.
One FREE hour of CLE credit will be available to lawyers who attend.
CLE Credit:
1.0 of CLE credit available.
Additional Information:
Open to the public at no cost.
One FREE hour of CLE credit will be available to lawyers who attend.
At one-hour CLE activities, Ohio Supreme Court regulations require attorneys to be present for the entire hour to obtain credit. Therefore, registration for one-hour lectures will close at the time the event is scheduled to start. Everyone is welcome to attend the lecture, but we cannot submit CLE credit for late arrivals.
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