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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Christopher McCleary, Former General Counsel And Chief Operating Officer Of The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (Podcast)
Former General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Christopher McCleary joins hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates to share insights from his tenure with the USOPC and discuss his current leadership role as president of the Sports Lawyers Association. The conversation explores emerging trends shaping the sports law industry and McCleary's unique perspective on the intersection of legal practice and athletic governance.
United States Media & IT
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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SAG-AFTRA Verticals Agreement: Five Key Aspects You Need To Know
SAG-AFTRA's Verticals Agreement has emerged as a critical compliance framework for U.S. vertical drama producers navigating guild jurisdiction in the rapidly expanding microdrama market. With vertical content revenues projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2030, understanding the agreement's eligibility requirements, compensation structures, and AI protections has become essential for producers balancing budget constraints with guild compliance obligations.
United States Media & IT
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Commonwealth v. Meta: When Platform Design Becomes The Plaintiff’s Best Theory
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has unanimously ruled that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not shield Meta from state claims targeting Instagram's design features and deceptive marketing practices. This decision represents a significant shift in how courts interpret the scope of immunity for social media platforms, distinguishing between content-based claims and design-based liability. The ruling allows the Commonwealth's consumer protection lawsuit to proceed, potentially forcin
United States Media & IT
GU
Gesmer Updegrove LLP
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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

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SAG-AFTRA Verticals Agreement: Five Key Aspects You Need To Know
SAG-AFTRA's Verticals Agreement has emerged as a critical compliance framework for U.S. vertical drama producers navigating guild jurisdiction in the rapidly expanding microdrama market. With vertical content revenues projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2030, understanding the agreement's eligibility requirements, compensation structures, and AI protections has become essential for producers balancing budget constraints with guild compliance obligations.
United States Media & IT
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Reminder: Broadcasters Must Comply By June 7 With Expanded FCC Foreign Government-Sponsored Programming Rules
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.
United States Media & IT
WR
Wiley Rein
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Publishing

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Show Me The Money: FTC Secures $4M And $1.5M Penalties In Consumer Protection Consent Decrees
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.
United States Consumer
M
Mintz
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FTC Charges Publishing.com With False Earnings Claims, Illusory Refund Guarantees, And Deceptive Testimonials
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.
United States Media & IT
FK
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Gaming

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Media & Entertainment Law

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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Christopher McCleary, Former General Counsel And Chief Operating Officer Of The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (Podcast)
Former General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Christopher McCleary joins hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates to share insights from his tenure with the USOPC and discuss his current leadership role as president of the Sports Lawyers Association. The conversation explores emerging trends shaping the sports law industry and McCleary's unique perspective on the intersection of legal practice and athletic governance.
United States Media & IT
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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SAG-AFTRA Verticals Agreement: Five Key Aspects You Need To Know
SAG-AFTRA's Verticals Agreement has emerged as a critical compliance framework for U.S. vertical drama producers navigating guild jurisdiction in the rapidly expanding microdrama market. With vertical content revenues projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2030, understanding the agreement's eligibility requirements, compensation structures, and AI protections has become essential for producers balancing budget constraints with guild compliance obligations.
United States Media & IT
SM
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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