United States: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Cybersecurity leader JJ Markee explores how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the threat landscape at machine speed, requiring Fortune 500 CISOs to rethink their approach to security fundamentals. The discussion reveals critical emerging challenges including non-human identity management, agent-swarm attacks, and the delicate balance between enabling AI innovation and managing enterprise risk.

The Texas Comptroller has issued an executive order that fundamentally changes how data processing taxes apply to electronic commerce transactions, specifically targeting marketplace and platform fees that have been subject to controversial taxation. This policy shift addresses a longstanding issue where businesses faced potential double taxation on marketplace transactions, with both the platform fee and the underlying sale being taxed separately.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 22 introduces a comprehensive Data Center Accountability Framework that fundamentally reshapes how data centers will be developed, permitted, and operated in the Commonwealth. The sweeping initiative addresses transparency, environmental protection, energy costs, grid reliability, and community engagement while establishing an AI Task Force and designating the Office of the Chief Energy Officer to coordinate implementation. With immediate changes to non

A Massachusetts federal court case examines whether artificial intelligence-generated voice messages constitute prerecorded calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, raising novel questions about how AI technology intersects with decades-old telemarketing regulations. The lawsuit stems from a wrong number incident where a car purchase inquiry allegedly used robotic voice technology without proper consent.

Ilan Lavian, Founder of Lavian P. C., looks to make a name for himself in TCPAWorld. Troutman Amin brings you an exclusive interview to see what he’s all about!

The Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026 proposes significant reforms to the FCC's Covered List framework, which restricts communications equipment deemed to pose national security risks. The bipartisan legislation would broaden the scope of products subject to restriction while simultaneously limiting future additions to items from foreign adversaries and introducing new transparency requirements.

California and New York have enacted laws requiring disclosure when AI-generated performers appear in advertisements, while SAG-AFTRA negotiated contract language limiting studios' use of synthetic actors. These developments mirror consent and disclosure frameworks that have governed telecommunications and privacy law for years, raising questions about whether opt-out regimes or upfront consent models provide more effective protection.

When outdoor apparel giant Patagonia sued drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia over trademark infringement, the case ignited a firestorm of public backlash that transcended legal boundaries. This dispute examines how trademark enforcement collides with cultural expression in the drag community, where performers traditionally adopt playful names referencing established brands, and explores the delicate balance between protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining brand reputation

Generative AI is reshaping the entertainment industry, raising critical questions about copyright ownership of AI-generated works, the legality of training models on copyrighted materials, and whether existing laws adequately protect artists. This analysis examines landmark cases like Thaler v. Perlmutter, explores the fair use debate surrounding AI training datasets, and reviews emerging state and federal legislation designed to safeguard creative rights in an AI-driven landscape.

The Federal Trade Commission is intensifying its focus on fraud prevention, particularly targeting government and business impersonation schemes and online platforms that facilitate deceptive practices. Meanwhile, the National Advertising Division has revealed emerging trends in advertising disputes spanning household products, health claims, and new industries like AI and cannabis, while implementing significant procedural changes to strengthen enforcement and compliance mechanisms.

Ilan Lavian, Founder of Lavian P. C., looks to make a name for himself in TCPAWorld. Troutman Amin brings you an exclusive interview to see what he’s all about!

This comprehensive newsletter covers recent consumer protection enforcement actions by the FTC, CFPB, and state Attorneys General, alongside NAD advertising challenge decisions and regulatory developments. The update examines settlements involving deceptive business practices, data breaches, and unlawful operations, while highlighting new guidance on price transparency and impersonation rules that will shape compliance strategies across industries.