United States: 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.

Wiley Rein LLP celebrates exceptional recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition, with 82 attorneys honored across multiple practice areas and Michael E. Toner named DC's "Lawyer of the Year" for Government Relations Practice. The firm's recognized talent spans critical sectors including government contracts, insurance, international trade, telecommunications, and white collar defense.

The Federal Communications Commission has fundamentally restructured how non-geostationary satellite orbit systems obtain spectrum licenses, introducing a dual-pathway framework that allows operators to choose between participating in annual processing rounds with priority rights or pursuing more flexible authorization outside those rounds.

The FCC seeks comment on proposals designed to expand the reach of the Covered List prohibitions, including requiring entities to designate a U.S.-based liable party for Certified devices and imposing a new registration requirement and compliance information disclosure obligations for equipment authorized under the SDoC process.

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.

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.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 registration statement with the SEC to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers franchises into two distinct publicly traded companies. The proposed spin-off aims to provide each organization with enhanced strategic and financial flexibility, a more defined business focus, and clearer investment characteristics.

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $2.1 million settlement with online bill payment company Doxo over allegations of deceptive search advertising practices, undisclosed junk fees, and unauthorized subscription enrollments. The case highlights critical issues around search ad transparency...

The Federal Trade Commission announced a major policy reversal on disparate-impact claims, stating it will no longer pursue such enforcement actions due to lack of statutory authority and constitutional concerns. The agency also took action against credit repair schemes targeting veterans and distributed millions in consumer refunds from a previous Grubhub settlement.

Body-positive influencer and content creator Molly Tranchin, known online as “FashionVeggie,” filed a complaint on June 9, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against intimate apparel company EBY Inc., alleging that the company used artificial intelligence to alter and distribute an explicit version of her promotional content without her consent that raises important questions about the extent to which companies may modify creator content.