Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

The Federal Trade Commission has found new ways to impose substantial monetary penalties on companies despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that eliminated its primary enforcement tool. Two recent settlements totaling over $5 million demonstrate how the agency is leveraging alternative provisions of the FTC Act to pursue civil penalties for consumer protection violations, particularly those involving deceptive marketing practices and fake reviews.

The FTC settled charges against Publishing.com LLC for $1.5 million over allegations that the company misled consumers about potential earnings from its self-publishing programs. The case addresses three critical advertising law issues: unsubstantiated earnings claims, deceptive refund guarantees with hidden conditions, and undisclosed material connections in consumer testimonials and reviews.

On March 16, 2026, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a significant post-trial opinion in Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Krafton, Inc.1 The case arose from Krafton, Inc.’s (the “Buyer”)///

A recent class action settlement involving a video game and DVD retailer serves as a reminder of the risks of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act.

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.

States continue to play a leading role in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the absence of a comprehensive federal framework. Two recent developments demonstrate how state approaches to AI regulation...

The upcoming deadline for medical marijuana entities to apply for DEA registration to ensure expedited review is Friday, June 26, 2026. There are still many unanswered questions about the federal government’s...

Power availability and grid constraints have emerged as the defining bottleneck for data center development and AI infrastructure growth.

As artificial intelligence moves from experimental tools into core business operations, companies face complex questions about ownership, evidence, vendor risk, and cross-border enforcement. The convergence of AI governance, policy, and sovereignty is reshaping how intellectual property rights are created, protected, and enforced across jurisdictions.

New York has enacted legislation requiring advertisers to disclose when advertisements feature digitally created "synthetic performers" generated through artificial intelligence or software algorithms.

New York's new law mandates conspicuous disclosure when advertisements feature AI-generated or algorithmically-created synthetic performers.

Cox Media Group and its agencies advertised an AI-powered service that could listen to consumers' conversations through smart devices to target ads.