Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

Social media has transformed the way humans on every continent connect and gather. It allows anyone, anywhere with internet access to share their thoughts instantly. The unfortunate reality of social

The Online Safety Act (OSA), enacted in October 2023, introduces stringent requirements for social media platforms to combat harmful online content, especially for protecting children. It establishes criminal liabilities for non-compliance and modernizes digital safety legislation, yet faces challenges regarding public awareness and adaptability to evolving threats.

The Competition Commission of India's ("CCI") penalty on Meta for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy")...

On November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law the Safe Hotels Act, establishing a licensing requirement for hotels that operate in New York City.

Nearly 200 guests from across the Foodservice sector gathered at RIBA in London for the 12th Annual Foodservice event, kindly hosted by Compass, in partnership with EP Business in Hospitality.

On Monday, November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed the Safe Hotels Act into law.

AI is driving disruption across media and entertainment, enhancing creativity and transforming business models, from TV and film to gaming and advertising, shifting consumer preferences and revenue streams.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has introduced a new spectrum of film ratings, designed to offer audiences a more nuanced viewing experience.

Piece By Piece is a unique biographical film combining comedy, documentary, and animation, created by Pharrell Williams in collaboration with LEGO. The film creatively explores Pharrell's life, including his synaesthesia, through LEGO animations, enhancing personal storytelling. This collaboration highlights the power of brand partnerships to elevate creativity.

On November 22, 2024, the Department of Telecommunications notified the Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024 ("CTI Rules").

Telehealth companies and other industry stakeholders have had a watchful eye towards the end of 2024 and the impending "telehealth cliff" as COVID-era Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) flexibilities...

On 21 November 2024, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued the final Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 (Rules), replacing the earlier draft released for public consultation on 28 August 2024 (see here for our ERGO on the draft rules).