Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

Congratulations—you’ve done the hard part: your emerging sports property has reached an understanding with a third-party distributor (e.g., a streamer or sports network) to make your games or events available through...

FIFA's strict branding policies during the World Cup have led to creative workarounds, with Levi's Stadium finding an ingenious solution to maintain brand visibility despite not being an official sponsor. The fashion brand's clever use of intellectual property protection demonstrates how trademark recognition can transcend traditional sponsorship agreements in major sporting events.

On June 9, 2026, Talanoa Ili and Charlie Mirer, college football players at the University of Southern California and Stanford University, respectively, filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California...

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).

Broadcasters face a critical June 7, 2026 deadline to comply with expanded Federal Communications Commission rules governing the identification of foreign government-sponsored programming. These enhanced regulations extend beyond traditional programming to encompass political issue advertising and paid public service announcements, while introducing new certification requirements and documentation procedures.

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a stark reminder to broadcasters about their public interest obligations, warning of potential enforcement actions for non-compliance.

Prediction markets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing areas of online speculation, forecasting, and information-based trading.

Last month, a jury found mobile gaming company Papaya Gaming Ltd. liable for false advertising for $420 million in actual damages under the federal Lanham Act and New York State law. Papaya competitor Skillz Platform...

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on proposed amendments to CFTC Regulation...

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”)///