Worldwide: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

As government scrutiny of AI-powered pricing intensifies, companies face critical questions about how their algorithms use consumer data. A major airline's recent congressional inquiry reveals the essential difference between lawful dynamic pricing based on aggregate demand and potentially problematic surveillance pricing that tracks individual consumers, demonstrating why businesses must document their pricing systems before regulators come calling.

When Wayfair faced a CIPA lawsuit over tracking pixels allegedly sharing user browsing data with six social media platforms, the company deployed nearly a dozen creative legal defenses—from encryption arguments to First Amendment claims. The court systematically rejected almost every theory, yet Wayfair secured dismissal of one claim for an unexpected reason that had nothing to do with the merits.

A California federal court dismissed privacy claims brought by a self-proclaimed online privacy tester who visited a workers' compensation insurance website without entering personal information.

The sports and gaming industries are evolving faster than existing legal frameworks can accommodate, creating unprecedented jurisdictional battles, regulatory shifts, and commercial opportunities. From the escalating fight over prediction markets between federal regulators and states to the emergence of responsible gaming as a standalone policy priority, the first half of 2026 has reshaped the legal landscape governing these sectors while raising fundamental questions about innovation, consumer protection

Navigating the complex legal landscape of licensed video games requires careful attention to intellectual property rights, approval processes, and revenue structures. From understanding what's actually included in a license to planning for the end of a licensing term, game developers face unique challenges when adapting existing franchises that don't exist with original IP.

The rapid expansion of online prediction markets has created a regulatory gray area where consumers can effectively wager on sporting events even in states that prohibit traditional sports betting. As platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood argue their services constitute futures trading rather than gambling, state attorneys general and the CFTC are locked in legal battles over jurisdiction and consumer protection.

A federal court in Colorado has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the NCAA from enforcing its Five-Year Eligibility Rule against Division I student-athletes who began competition in 2022. The ruling addresses whether the NCAA's exclusion of the "Class of 2022" from a new eligibility framework violates antitrust law, potentially affecting thousands of athletes seeking a fifth season of competition.

What happens when a jockey's racing career ends due to injury or retirement? This episode explores the financial uncertainty, identity challenges...

Troutman Amin LLP, the official law firm of UC Berkeley Cal Athletics, welcomes GM Coach Ron Rivera for an in-depth preview of Cal's 2026 football season featuring quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and new head coach Tosh Lupoi. The episode also covers critical TCPA and marketing law developments, including an $83 million penalty against robocall operator Aaron Michael Jones and significant rulings affecting lead generators and caller ID compliance.

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.