United States: Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

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.

Immersive, venue-based adaptations of film and TV franchises are creating unsettled legal questions about copyright classification, rights grants, and compensation structures. Using The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere as an example, this analysis explores whether these spatial experiences constitute mere exhibition or transformative derivative works, and examines the implications for legacy IP, talent rights, guild obligations, and the emergence of immersive entertainment as a distinct distribution window.

Litigation Counsel Eric Sefton explores the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated celebrity likenesses, examining how trademark law, rights of publicity, copyright protections, and emerging state legislation intersect to address unauthorized digital replicas. The article provides practical guidance for protecting celebrity names, voices, images, and likenesses in an era of rapidly advancing generative AI technology.

On March 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the first wave of what it calls "Conditional Approvals" have been issued to exempt certain foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)...

The cancellation of ABC’s Season 22 of “The Bachelorette” has drawn widespread attention following the emergence of a video appearing to show lead Taylor Frankie Paul involved in an alleged domestic violence incident with her ex-partner.

Aux États-Unis, les prediction markets — ou marchés prédictifs — reposent sur une idée très simple : acheter et vendre des contrats...

Continuing its active approach to national security-oriented regulatory activity over the last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued...

Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Court TV's Think Tank to discuss the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Jennifer covers whether it was a random act...

On January 28, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to explore a $5 million subsidy/support initiative aimed at microdramas, which are short-form, vertical (9:16) scripted productions that often operate at budgets around $200,000 per title and frequently fall below the minimum budget thresholds.