Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction blocking the NCAA from enforcing its new five-year eligibility rule against Division I athletes who graduated high school in 2022. The ruling creates immediate compliance challenges for athletic departments as they navigate roster management, revenue-sharing caps, and potential penalties while the NCAA appeals the decision.

Sometimes, the purpose of a lawsuits isn’t financial recovery. Sometimes a plaintiff may file suit to spark public interest, to prompt institutional change, or simply to obtain an apology where none was given. Whatever the motivation, the overarching goal can eclipse personal interest entirely. In Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, her public statements made clear that the fight was always about something much bigger than herself.[

Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.

The Third Circuit (Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.) has now joined the Ninth Circuit (Gibson v. Cendyn Group, LLC) in evaluating dismissal of claims by casino hotel guests...

The Third Circuit's reversal in Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment marks a pivotal moment in antitrust law, becoming the first federal appellate court to allow algorithmic price-fixing claims to proceed past dismissal. How does this decision differ from the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Gibson v. Cendyn Group, and what specific allegations about AI-enabled pricing tools proved decisive in establishing a plausible horizontal agreement among Atlantic City casino-hotels?

Anthony discusses how artificial intelligence streamlines restaurant operations while also introducing significant legal risks regarding intellectual property, data privacy, and hiring biases.

The FTC’s recent activity fits squarely within several areas the agency has been watching closely: protecting kids and teens, rental housing costs, and Made in the USA claims. The FTC’s final TruHeight order is a good reminder that child and teen health claims remain a high-risk area. The RentGrow matter shows the FTC continuing to press on rental-housing practices, while the latest Made in the USA warning letters reinforce that those claims remain an enforcement priority.

Marvel Studios' ad agency faces a substantial fine for unauthorized outdoor advertising in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con. The incident highlights the complex regulatory landscape marketers must navigate when deploying non-traditional advertising campaigns in public spaces, where local permit requirements and enforcement actions can result in significant financial penalties.

A new GALA guide provides a practical, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction overview of AI disclosure requirements in advertising across key global markets. Following the EU AI Act's transparency obligations becoming directly applicable across all 27 Member States on 2 August 2026, jurisdictions worldwide are accelerating their legislative and regulatory responses to AI-generated content in commercial contexts.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, examining their marketing practices targeting New Yorkers. The probe focuses on allegations of false and deceptive advertising tactics, particularly those directed at young adults, including undisclosed influencer marketing and fictitious depictions of profitable wagers.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms, examining their marketing and advertising practices targeting city residents. The inquiry focuses on potentially deceptive tactics used by platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, with particular concern for marketing directed at young people and allegations of undisclosed influencer marketing.

Divorce is stressful enough without adding social media drama to the mix, and unfortunately, social media can make it even more complicated as what you post online can impact your case. The safest rule of thumb is simple: when in doubt, don’t post.