Broadcast TBA Contract Review Attorney
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
I’m finalizing a Time Brokerage Agreement for an LPTV station and need a communications attorney who truly understands the broadcast arena to give the document a thorough legal once-over before I sign.
The focus is contract review—no courtroom work—just a clear, actionable assessment of where the agreement protects me and where it leaves me exposed. In particular, I need your expert eye to help me add or understand:
• IP protection language
• Public Inspection File obligations (do they exist for this?)
• Termination flexibility (both ordinary and for-cause)
• Technical acceptance standards for programming and equipment
Priority Questions:
IP Protection — Need explicit language confirming Ultra Plush retains all rights to NBS brand, Meridian technology, PuzzleDaemon, viewer data, sponsor relationships, and all produced content. Nothing proprietary should appear in the agreement text itself.
Public Inspection File — Are LPTV TBAs subject to FCC public file requirements? If so, what can be redacted? Meridian is proprietary technology that must not become public record.
Termination flexibility — Is an 18-month take-or-pay commitment reasonable? Should we request a termination right after month 6 with 30 days notice?
Technical acceptance — Should payment commence only after successful multi-day SRT feed test rather than when programming begins?
Governing law — Currently Arizona. Can we negotiate Nevada or mutual jurisdiction?
What I expect as a deliverable is a marked-up version of the draft plus a short memo that flags any red-line issues, suggests alternative wording, and confirms we remain compliant with FCC rules that touch Low-Power TV operations.
If you have recent LPTV or radio/TV TBA experience and can turn this around quickly, let’s talk—my signing deadline is approaching fast!
The focus is contract review—no courtroom work—just a clear, actionable assessment of where the agreement protects me and where it leaves me exposed. In particular, I need your expert eye to help me add or understand:
• IP protection language
• Public Inspection File obligations (do they exist for this?)
• Termination flexibility (both ordinary and for-cause)
• Technical acceptance standards for programming and equipment
Priority Questions:
IP Protection — Need explicit language confirming Ultra Plush retains all rights to NBS brand, Meridian technology, PuzzleDaemon, viewer data, sponsor relationships, and all produced content. Nothing proprietary should appear in the agreement text itself.
Public Inspection File — Are LPTV TBAs subject to FCC public file requirements? If so, what can be redacted? Meridian is proprietary technology that must not become public record.
Termination flexibility — Is an 18-month take-or-pay commitment reasonable? Should we request a termination right after month 6 with 30 days notice?
Technical acceptance — Should payment commence only after successful multi-day SRT feed test rather than when programming begins?
Governing law — Currently Arizona. Can we negotiate Nevada or mutual jurisdiction?
What I expect as a deliverable is a marked-up version of the draft plus a short memo that flags any red-line issues, suggests alternative wording, and confirms we remain compliant with FCC rules that touch Low-Power TV operations.
If you have recent LPTV or radio/TV TBA experience and can turn this around quickly, let’s talk—my signing deadline is approaching fast!
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