News & Analysis as of

Communications & Media law-news Art, Entertainment & Sports

Read need-to-know updates, commentary, and analysis on Communications & Media issues written by leading professionals.
Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Big Win for Companies Facing CIPA Website Tracking Lawsuits

A California court just gave companies facing website tracking claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) a very helpful ruling. In Blaker v. NetScout Systems, Inc., Case No. 25STCV31283 (May 27, 2026), the...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - June 4, 2026

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on

On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., Case No. 24-889: This patent dispute addresses when a generic drug manufacturer may...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Senate Bill 5 and the New Compliance Frontier for AI in Connecticut

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 5 (“the Bill”) into law, creating a broad framework for artificial intelligence oversight in the state. The Bill reaches beyond any single category of AI use...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #494 – Signal Users Targeted with Phishing Scam

If you are a Signal user, be on the alert for a new phishing campaign that attempts to steal recovery keys used to access cloud backups. If successful, the attackers could have access to entire message archives,...more

Troutman Amin LLP

REQUEST DENIED: Rare Procedural Ruling Could be Big Help to TCPA Defendant in Class Action Over Alleged Fake Lead

Troutman Amin LLP on

Law Conference of Champions IV saw Troutman Amin, LLP partner Brittany Andres take the stage and give an absolutely BRILLIANT discussion of litigation tactics in TCPA class litigation....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Congress Takes Another Shot at Federal NIL Reform: What to Know About the Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Over the years, college sports have only increased in popularity, and with that popularity has come significant growth in revenue from attendance, sponsorships, and television deals....more

WilmerHale

What Companies Should Know About Connecticut’s New Omnibus AI Law

WilmerHale on

On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, “An Act Concerning Online Safety” (“SB 5” or the “Act”), which Governor Ned Lamont signed into law on May 27, 2026. Connecticut's SB 5 is among the most...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Streaming Performers Win New Jersey Classification Fight Despite FLSA Loss

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey found that while a certified class of performers on an adult streaming platform was correctly classified as independent contractors under the federal...more

White & Case LLP

The Cox effect: should eCommerce platforms get too comfortable?

White & Case LLP on

Contributory copyright liability for e-commerce platforms is in flux after the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Ent, 146 S. Ct. 959 (2026). The decision narrows years of precedent...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes Expanded KYUP Rules, Enhanced STIR/SHAKEN Standards for Voice Providers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing significant changes to the robocall mitigation framework that would require voice service providers (VSPs or...more

Hogan Lovells

FCC to review E-Rate screen time and online safety standards

Hogan Lovells on

This alert highlights a significant and timely development at the FCC, as the Commission signals a potential rethink of the E‑Rate Program amid growing attention to children's screen time and online safety. The proceeding, if...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Third Circuit Raises the Stakes for Session Replay Technology

The Third Circuit recently added to the growing body of wiretapping law addressing the use of session replay technology in In re BPS Direct, LLC; Cabela’s LLC Wiretapping Litig., 2026 WL 1280969 (May 11, 2026). Expanding on...more

Troutman Amin LLP

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: FCC Publishes New KYC Rules NPRM in Federal Registrar– Proposes Requirements to Validate Customers on...

Troutman Amin LLP on

David Casem–the CEO of Telnyx– spoke on stage at the Law Conference of Champions last month and questioned the need for KYC requirements for carriers....more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Cybersecurity Workshop for Broadcasters: Key Takeaways and Practical Guidance

Wiley Rein LLP on

On May 14, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) convened a Cybersecurity Workshop for Broadcasters, bringing together public- and private-sector stakeholders to...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Get Summer‑Fit, Not Fined: Five Ad Traps to Avoid for Connected Fitness

Loeb & Loeb LLP on

As consumers look to get in shape for summer, regulators aren’t taking a break. A focused claims check can keep connected‑fitness campaigns on track without slowing down creative. Build the claims matrix before launch. Map...more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order

Hinch Newman LLP on

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modify its 2022 settlement order with the agency....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Washington Amends CEMA: Plaintiffs Rush to File Actions Before June 11, 2026 Effective Date

A recent amendment to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), scheduled to take effect on June 11, 2026, has prompted a surge of class action filings....more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Beyond CIPA: The Rise of CDAFA in Tracking Technology Litigation

The privacy litigation landscape in California continues to grow in complexity, with plaintiffs advancing new theories of liability based on the use of website tracking technologies. Although California Invasion of Privacy...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

April 2026 Consumer Litigation Filings: All Major Statutes Up for the First Time in Over a Year

Troutman Pepper Locke on

Statistics for April consumer litigation filings are in, and, for the first time in over a year, all three of the top consumer protection statutes moved up month-over-month. According to a report by WebRecon, court filings...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le CRTC établit de nouveaux cadres relatifs à la découvrabilité et aux dépenses en émissions canadiennes

Le 21 mai 2026, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a rendu deux décisions très attendues qui font avancer la mise en œuvre du régime modernisé de la Loi sur la radiodiffusion....more

BakerHostetler

When a Jingle Becomes a Liability

BakerHostetler on

Do you know the Kars4Kids jingle? If so, you are not alone. A California judge has now found that the same catchy simplicity that made the ad effective also made it deceptive....more

Jones Day

Dutch Government Blocks U.S. Acquisition of Cloud Provider, Signaling Heightened Focus on EU Digital Sovereignty

Jones Day on

On May 25, 2026, the Dutch government blocked the proposed acquisition of Dutch cloud services provider Solvinity by U.S.-based Kyndryl, citing alleged public interest concerns under the Netherlands' sector-specific...more

Venable LLP

FTC Settlement Highlights Risks of Deceptive AI Marketing Claims

Venable LLP on

We’ve all had that moment when we see an ad on social media for a product we were just talking to a friend about. Cox Media Group wanted its customers to believe it was behind this eerily too common phenomenon, but the FTC...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

FCC Announces Plans for 2027 Auction of FM Broadcast Station Construction Permits

Womble Bond Dickinson on

For the first time since 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has released a Public Notice announcing plans to conduct Auction 114, offering construction permits for 132 full-power FM broadcast...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Media Bureau Provides Guidelines for Processing of Broadcast Applications for Licensees with Pending Remedial Foreign...

Wiley Rein LLP on

On May 19, the Media Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Public Notice providing guidance on how the Bureau will process broadcast applications filed or already on file...more

30,102 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1,205

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide