Publisher's Synopsis
The second edition of this work includes relevant amendments to copyright laws and performance regulations, including satellite broadcasting, distribution rental and performance rights. It also features: * An extended music section, with particular attention given to relations between band members in the light of such recent cases as Joyce v Morrissey and Hadley v Kemp * Updated defamation section, including recent legislation affecting broadcasters * A section recognising the amalgamation of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission and the Broadcasting Standards Council * Explanation of new rental rights now incorporated into UK law * Coverage of the extensive changes to the Broadcasting Act, and substantive case law on copyright and broadcasting * Help with drafting and interpretation of contracts, and settling disputes
