Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Art, Entertainment & Sports Law

Judge Slams Copyright Troll Attorneys

by Balough Law Offices, LLC on 5/8/2013

A federal judge has referred a band of copyright troll attorneys to their respective state and federal bars for their “moral turpitude unbecoming of an officer of the court.” The judge also referred the attorneys to the U.S....more

Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013

by Gary D. Hailey, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Amy Ralph Mudge, Randal M. Shaheen | Venable LLP on 5/6/2013

In this issue: - NY Court Finds Name-Dropping Remains Protected in Art and Music - FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule - FTC Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to...more

Chicago Casino Development Authority Act - AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1739 re Internet Gaming

by Ian Imrich on 3/6/2013

Illinois iGaming Bill: Chicago Casino Development Authority Act - AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1739 re Internet Gaming (Sen. Terry Link) --- On March 6th, 2013, Senate Bill 1739 was introduced in Illinois by State Senator...more

Advertising Law -- Feb 08, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 2/11/2013

In This Issue: Manatt Partner Linda Goldstein Invited to Speak at ERA’s Great Ideas Summit; Lance Armstrong’s Confession Leads to Legal Action . . . Will Endorsers Follow Suit?; “Business Coaching” Defendants Settle with...more

Bringing CASL into Focus - Recent Efforts to Clarify Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

by J. Sébastien A. Gittens, Martin P.J. Kratz Q.C. | Bennett Jones LLP on 1/25/2013

Industry Canada and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) have received numerous stakeholder submissions and inquiries in relation to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and its two...more

Facebook and Netflix now “in a Relationship”; Obama Signs Bill Updating Video Privacy Law

by Jessica Goldenberg | Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 1/24/2013

On January 10, 2013, President Obama signed into law H.R. 6671, an amendment to the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (VPPA) codified at 18 U.S.C. § 2710, which will permit companies, such as Netflix, to obtain advance...more

President Signs Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments

by BuckleySandler LLP on 1/22/2013

On January 10, President Obama signed H.R. 6671, which amends the Video Privacy Protection Act to facilitate compliance for modern video service providers. The Act was originally passed in 1988 to limit the disclosure of...more

California SB 51 (Wright) relating to Internet gambling, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to...

by Ian Imrich on 12/19/2012

COMPLETE BILL HISTORY BILL NUMBER : S.B. No. 51 AUTHOR : Wright TOPIC : Internet gambling. TYPE OF BILL : Active Urgency Appropriations 2/3 Vote...more

CASL Enforcement Bulletins Released by CRTC: Increased Compliance Burden on Business

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 10/16/2012

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) dashed hopes that it will be sensitive to the needs of businesses when enforcing Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL). On October 10, 2012 it published...more

Music Stars' Website Cited For Improperly Collecting Children's Information

by Balough Law Offices, LLC on 10/8/2012

The operator of websites for Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by improperly collecting personal information from children under 13. Artist Arena, LLC...more

Text Message Complaint Against Sports Team Highlights Risks Associated with Using New Media to Interact with Fans

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 6/4/2012

Most major sports teams invite fans to receive text message alerts about breaking news, player trades, scores, etc. Teams often use these services to collect information about their fans and to promote products and events....more

@theForefront: The Celebrity Fashion Tweet

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/2/2012

Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the current hyper-digital age is the ever-shrinking gap between the celebrity and everyman. Nowhere is this phenomenon more apparent than in the realm of the celebrity tweet. Twitter,...more

Behavioral Advertising - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 4/16/2012

In the final video segment of Loeb & Loeb’s second Media MindShare Leadership Series, Sheryl Yamuder, Associate General Counsel of Re:Sources USA, discusses issues surrounding the use of behavioral advertising, including...more

Social Media - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/26/2012

In the latest video segment of our new Media MindShare Leadership Series, Loeb & Loeb attorney Nate Hole discusses social media partnerships and the importance of understanding the technology, how it works and what...more

Mastering Your Master Services Agreemetn

by Andrew Goldberg on 3/21/2012

Learn what should be in your Masters Services Agreement and what mistakes to avoid. Spend just five minutes reading this articles and you will learn a few tips you can immediately implement to update and upgrade your MSA. ...more

Advertising Law - October 6, 2011

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/11/2011

In This Issue: New Guidelines for Social Networking, Digital Marketing of Alcohol; CARU Refers Three Movies for Ads Targeted to Those Under 13; NAD Weighs In On Toothbrush Whitening Claims; Michaels Settles for $1.8M...more

Barton iPoker Bill 2011 - Key Points of Proposed Licensing

by Ian Imrich on 6/24/2011

Highlights of the Barton iPoker Bill introduced in the US House of Representatives on Friday, June 24, 2011....more

FTC Looks at Football Helmet Safety Claims

by Jeff Ifrah on 2/7/2011

Helmet safety has caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission, which is looking into marketing claims that some football helmets can help reduce concussions. Recent months have seen widespread publicity about...more

Advertising Law - April 9, 2010

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/13/2010

In This Issue *Special Focus: New Colorado Sales Tax Law Poses Significant Threat to Internet, Catalog Retailers *Linda Goldstein and Tom Morrison Join Faculty of Upcoming Advertising Litigation Conference *15 Years...more

Advertising Law - March 8, 2010

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/9/2010

In This Issue: *Subway-Quiznos Case Settles *Extending Those 15 minutes: NY Considers Law on Postmortem Rights *The Buzz on Google's New Service: Privacy Complaint, Lawsuit *Court Denies NCAA Motions to Dismiss in Suits...more

Advertising Law - September 23, 2009

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 9/23/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Manatt Adds Advertising Partner Terri Seligman in New York *FCC Launches Probe of Wireless Industry *Court Throws Out Sanctions Against Kevin Trudeau *Court OKs Paris Hilton’s “Hot” Suit Against...more

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Communications & Media Law › Consumer Protection › Art, Entertainment & Sports Law

Judge Slams Copyright Troll Attorneys

Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013

Chicago Casino Development Authority Act - AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1739 re Internet Gaming

Advertising Law -- Feb 08, 2013

Bringing CASL into Focus - Recent Efforts to Clarify Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

Facebook and Netflix now “in a Relationship”; Obama Signs Bill Updating Video Privacy Law

President Signs Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments

California SB 51 (Wright) relating to Internet gambling, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to...

CASL Enforcement Bulletins Released by CRTC: Increased Compliance Burden on Business

Music Stars' Website Cited For Improperly Collecting Children's Information

Text Message Complaint Against Sports Team Highlights Risks Associated with Using New Media to Interact with Fans

@theForefront: The Celebrity Fashion Tweet

Behavioral Advertising - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

Social Media - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

Mastering Your Master Services Agreemetn

Advertising Law - October 6, 2011

Barton iPoker Bill 2011 - Key Points of Proposed Licensing

FTC Looks at Football Helmet Safety Claims

Advertising Law - April 9, 2010

Advertising Law - March 8, 2010

Advertising Law - September 23, 2009

Behavioral Advertising - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

Social Media - Media MindShare Thought Leadership Series II [Video]

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