Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

Former Senator Christopher Dodd and former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler have filed amicus briefs challenging the Third Circuit's ruling that federal commodities law preempts New Jersey's regulation of sports event contracts. Their central argument contends that Congress enacted Dodd-Frank to regulate financial derivatives, not to transfer sports-betting oversight from states and tribes to the CFTC, raising fundamental questions about whether sports contracts qualify as swaps and the scope of federal preemptio

Enterprise AI creates legal risk throughout the AI lifecycle, beginning before deployment. Model selection, data pipelines, vendor relationships, AI-generated outputs, consequential decision-making, contracts, and governance can create intellectual-property, privacy, confidentiality, contractual, regulatory, and liability exposure. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping real-money gaming, but its value proposition is inseparable from regulatory risk.

Gaming companies face mounting legal challenges as plaintiffs argue that loot box systems constitute illegal gambling under state law. The dispute centers on whether randomized in-game rewards with real economic value cross the line from traditional mystery products into regulated gambling territory, with courts now weighing arguments that could reshape the industry's most controversial monetization practice.

A comprehensive update on recent developments in TCPA litigation and regulatory changes, including the FCC's adoption of new revocation rules, California's SB690 impact on CIPA cases...

California has enacted SB 1050, a groundbreaking law requiring clear disclosure when AI-generated synthetic performers appear prominently in advertisements. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2027, aims to protect consumers from being misled by artificial intelligence-created digital figures and voices while establishing enforcement mechanisms through existing false advertising statutes.

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a new enforcement action against Greenway Auto Group, alleging the Florida dealership chain charged consumers thousands more than advertised prices through hidden fees and conditional rebates. This case demonstrates how the FTC is applying its recently released auto pricing guidance to crack down on dealerships that advertise one price but charge another at the point of sale.

California federal courts continue to classify SMS messages as telephone calls under the TCPA's Do Not Call provisions, diverging from nationwide trends. The Ninth Circuit's interpretation, inadvertently broadened by a Republican National Committee case involving MMS messages, has created binding precedent that district courts are now applying to DNC claims.

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public feedback on modernizing its accessibility framework to address rapid changes in consumer technology. The draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking examines whether existing rules keep pace with today's communications marketplace or inadvertently hinder innovation in accessibility solutions.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed comprehensive updates to its Ultra-Wideband Device regulations, which haven't been revised since 2002 despite significant technological advances. The proposed changes would expand UWB applications beyond current imaging and radar systems to include factory automation, autonomous navigation, AI-enabled sensing, and potentially drone operations, toys, and satellite use.

California has enacted SB 1050, a groundbreaking law requiring clear disclosure when AI-generated synthetic performers appear prominently in advertisements. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2027, aims to protect consumers from being misled by artificial intelligence-created digital figures and voices while establishing enforcement mechanisms through existing false advertising statutes.

California law recognizes that workplace sexual harassment extends beyond physical interactions to include digital communications through Slack, Teams, texts, social media, and other electronic platforms. Understanding how unwanted sexual messages, explicit content, and inappropriate digital conduct can create a hostile work environment is crucial for protecting employee rights, regardless of whether communications occur during work hours or through personal devices.

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public feedback on modernizing its accessibility framework to address rapid changes in consumer technology. The draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking examines whether existing rules keep pace with today's communications marketplace or inadvertently hinder innovation in accessibility solutions.