National Association of Broadcasters and Radio-Television News Directors Association
Amici Curiae
Paul M. Smith, Counsel of Record The NationalAssociation of Broadcasters is anonprofit, incorporated association of radio and television stations andbroadcasting networks. The Radio-Television NewsDirectors Association represents local and network news directors and executives, news associates, educators,and students in broadcasting, cable, and other electronic media in more than 30countries. Paul M. Smith is a partnerwith the law firm Jenner & Block. The following is excerpted from theAmicus Curiae Brief for the Respondents as submitted tothe U.S. Supreme Court on August 8, 2008. NationalAssociation of Broadcasters and Radio-Television News Directors Associationsubmit this brief to bring to the Court’s attention the fact…