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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

UK and US Issue Joint Statement on Children’s Privacy

The United Kingdom and the United States released a joint statement last month outlining plans focused on children’s online privacy. As indicated in the statement, they intend to engage national institutions and other...more

Hogan Lovells

Adapting to Change: Winnik panelists discuss regulatory changes in a shifting geopolitical landscape

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In September 2024, the Hogan Lovells Communication, Internet, and Media practice presented its annual Winnik International Tech and Telecoms Forum, highlighting common themes throughout the technology and telecommunications...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Open Enrollment Marketing – The Do’s and Don’ts

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With Medicare’s open enrollment period (October 15, 2024 – December 7, 2024) in full swing, now is a good time to discuss the many nuances of Medicare marketing that exist both during and outside of the open enrollment...more

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FCC TCPA One-to-One Lead Generator Consent Rule in Effect January 27, 2025

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In January 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order that closed the so-called “lead generator loophole,” and also included a number of new consent-related requirements....more

Smart & Biggar

[Webinar] Impact of Bill 96 on product trademarks: insights from new regulation, OQLF’s guidelines and discussions with the OQLF -...

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Join us for an insightful webinar on how to address the French Charter requirements for trademarks appearing on products, considering the recently issued Quebec regulation and the OQLF's new guidelines. Over this 60-minute...more

White & Case LLP

DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

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On 6 November 2024, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport ("DCMS") published a consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age. This consultation comes amidst seismic shifts in the media sector, from...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Issues NOI on Broadband Data Caps

On October 15, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking information about broadband providers' current use of data caps in both the fixed and mobile broadband service markets...more

Maynard Nexsen

Marketing Minute Video with NP Strategy: How to Reach More of the Right People on LinkedIn

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Are you looking to enhance your LinkedIn strategy to increase engagement and audience growth? NP Strategy Senior Director Ryal Curtis shares expert tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile, leveraging LinkedIn SEO, and...more

K&L Gates LLP

Mass. SJC Limits Website Tracking Technology Claims Under Wiretap Act

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In a critical new decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has confirmed that the state’s anti-wiretapping statute does not extend to website tracking technologies. In Vita v. New England Baptist Hospital, the Court...more

Alston & Bird

Congressional Research Service Report Sheds Light on October Telecommunications Attack by PRC-Linked Threat Actor

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In early October 2025, several media outlets reported that United States telecommunications services had been infiltrated by state affiliated threat actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). These reports were...more

Venable LLP

Made in USA Claims: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more

Troutman Pepper

Effective Date Announced for New TCPA Rules on Consent Revocation

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As discussed here, on February 15, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved amendments to the rules and regulations implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). These amendments were...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Are Law Firms Susceptible to TCPA ATDS Claims?

On September 25, 2024, 1-800-LAW-FIRM, PLLC (“Defendant”) was sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for allegedly violating the automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) and National...more

Array

This Week in eDiscovery: State Courts Rule on AI | Web Tracking Data

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of October 28-November 3. Here’s...more

Stinson LLP

Flag After the Play, Ruling on the Field Under Review: $4.8 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation

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In June 2024, a California jury awarded plaintiffs nearly $4.8 billion in an antitrust class action against the National Football League (NFL) and DirecTV. In the case, In re National Football League's "Sunday Ticket"...more

Brooks Pierce

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: North Carolina Voters Elect Leaders

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After a lengthy and hard fought campaign, voters have chosen new leaders for our nation and state. Former President Donald Trump won North Carolina as part of his national victory and both Democrats and Republicans won...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

#StatusUpdate on Social Media, Apps, and Children’s Privacy

Regulations impacting children’s use of social media continues to be a space in motion the past few months. There have been developments at both the state level, as well as with the FTC. And there is no sign of slowing down....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – November and December Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. Please review the deadlines below and contact us if you would like assistance or have...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Recommends More Prominent Disclosures on Beauty Influencer Posts

Last year, the FTC updated its Endorsement Guides to impose more stringent requirements on how influencers must disclose their relationships to the companies whose products they promote. Although the FTC later sent letters to...more

Venable LLP

Foul! SEC Faults Investment Adviser for Inadequate Disclosures on Professional Athlete Endorsements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) isn’t the only regulator in town when it comes to endorsements and testimonials. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates investment adviser marketing under its “Marketing...more

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It's Not a Lottery, It's Just Deceptive

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Elon Musk's Surprising Defense to $1MM Election Giveaway - In a stunning argument to the PA Attorney General’s claim that Elon Musk’s $1MM Election Giveaway is an illegal lottery, yesterday Musk’s lawyer’s argued that it...more

Wiley Rein LLP

December 2, 2024 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in AL, GA, CO, MN, MT, ND, SD, CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with five...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

China Launched Pilot Program Permitting Foreign Enterprises’ Greater Participation in Value-Added Telecommunications Services

On October 23, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) launched a pilot program expanding foreign access to value-added telecommunications services in four pilot regions, namely, Beijing, Shanghai,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

TikTok Litigation: The Next Frontier of Mass Tort

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The recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok by over a dozen states and the District of Columbia marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on youth mental health. The lawsuits...more

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What’s New in Wireless - November 2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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