Precedent that must be applied or followed is known as binding precedent (alternately mandatory precedent, mandatory or binding authority, etc.). Under the doctrine of stare decisis, a lower court must honor findings of law made by a higher court that is within the appeals path of cases the court hears.
Update at 9:55 a.m. ET. 'Talk' To Go Off The Air At The End Of July; Decision Came After Discussions With Stations: The New York Times adds that the plan is the product of discussions that began more than two years ago between NPR and some of its biggest member stations.
After a six week trial run, it was reported that Kris Jenner's talk show was canned. According to an industry source, FOX has already told the momager they won't be picking up any more episodes. {RT!} Rumors flying are false but glad everyone is still buzzing about our 6 week summer run!!!! Well, that's good.