Number: RS20057
Title: RETRANSMISSION OF NETWORK PROGRAMMING UNDER THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT: SUMMARY OF THE PRIMETIME 24 DECISION
Authors: Kevin B. Greely, American Law Division 
Abstract: On May 12, 1998, the Federal District Court in Miami, Florida issued a preliminary injunction, ordering PrimeTime 24, a distributor of satellite television programming services, to terminate the retransmission of network television signals to many of its customers nationwide. Actions in other courts followed. This report summarizes the opinion of the Court in Miami--the most broadly applicable among the court orders--and provides an update on events that have taken place in the aftermath of the decision.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated November 26, 1999