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Foreign Journalists Face New U.S. Visa Time Limits Beginning September 15
Starting September 15, 2026, foreign journalists working in the United States will face a fundamental shift in immigration rules, replacing decades of "duration of status" admissions with fixed periods of no more than 240 days. Media organizations employing foreign correspondents must now develop comprehensive tracking systems and extension protocols to manage what has become a significantly more complex compliance landscape. The new requirements affect both incoming journalists and those already working in
United States Immigration
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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CIPA In The Digital Age: What Businesses Need To Know About The Variety Media Appeal
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United States Privacy
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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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San Diego Fines Marvel's Ad Agency Over Comic-Con Advertising
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.
United States Media & IT
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
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.
United States Media & IT
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K&L Gates LLP
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DEI Programs Under Spotlight: A “Wicked” Tale For New York Theater
Recent lawsuits against theater organizations signal a dramatic shift in how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being legally challenged. From discounted ticket promotions to apprenticeship opportunities, DEI initiatives that once seemed routine are now facing federal scrutiny and litigation under anti-discrimination laws. Theater companies, producers and arts organizations must navigate this evolving legal landscape to protect their programs while continuing to pursue diversity goals.
United States Employment
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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AI Stays At Center Stage At Entertainment Industry Collective Bargaining Talks
The 2026 collective bargaining agreements for major entertainment industry unions reveal how artificial intelligence governance has evolved from initial guardrails to comprehensive contractual frameworks. SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and DGA negotiations demonstrate unions' intensified focus on digital replicas, training data transparency, consent requirements, and preserving human creative work as AI capabilities rapidly advance.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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FCC Settles With IHeart Over "Payola" Charges
The Federal Communications Commission has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over allegations of illegal "payola" practices, where musical artists performed at station events for free or reduced compensation in exchange for favorable airtime without proper disclosure to listeners. This enforcement action reinforces the FCC's longstanding requirement that broadcasters must disclose when content has been paid for and identify who provided the consideration.
United States Media & IT
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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A New Framework For AI Permissions In Entertainment: RSL Media’s Human Consent Standard
RSL Media has introduced the Human Consent Standard, a machine-readable protocol allowing individuals to declare whether AI systems may use their creative works, identity, likeness, voice, characters, or marks. While endorsed by major entertainment industry figures and organizations, the voluntary standard's effectiveness depends on pending federal legislation like the NO FAKES Act, voluntary adoption by AI developers, and its ability to withstand contractual pressures that could undermine its protective fu
United States IP
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Supreme Court Weighs In On When An ISP Is Contributorily Liable For Infringement When Its Customers Are Engaging In Piracy
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, addressing whether internet service providers can be held liable when their customers engage in copyright infringement. The Court's unanimous decision established new boundaries for contributory liability, requiring proof of intent to foster infringement rather than mere knowledge of user misconduct. This precedent-setting case has far-reaching implications for how technology companies and online platforms
United States Media & IT
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Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.
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Trademark Law Alert -- Proposed Federal Act Would Protect Individuals Against AI-Generated Fakes
The proposed NO FAKES Act of 2026 seeks to establish federal protection for individuals' digital identities against AI-generated deepfakes by creating a property right in one's voice and visual likeness. This bipartisan legislation would protect all individuals, living or deceased, from unauthorized digital replicas while balancing First Amendment protections and technological innovation. The bill introduces liability frameworks, safe harbors for platforms, and enforcement mechanisms that could fundamentall
United States IP
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC
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Congress Examines Pro Sports On Streaming Platforms, Questions Need For Antitrust Exemptions
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee recently examined how professional sports' migration from broadcast TV to streaming platforms affects consumers, questioning whether the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act still serves its original purpose. The committee explored concerns about rising costs, exclusive streaming deals, and whether professional sports leagues still need their antitrust exemption in today's digital media landscape.
United States Anti-trust
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Holland & Knight
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Who Knew The Life Of A Showgirl Sometimes Involves Trade Mark Battles?
Taylor Swift faces a trademark dispute over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" with performer Maren Flagg, who holds a 12-year registration for "Confessions of a Showgirl." The case centers on reverse confusion claims and whether Swift's global fame could overwhelm Flagg's earlier trademark rights, raising questions about brand dilution and the commercial impact of similar marks in the entertainment industry.
United States IP
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Marks & Clerk
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Copyrights On YouTube: Enforcement And Reality
Andrea Arndt examines the complex intersection of copyright law and user-generated content on YouTube, exploring the practical challenges content creators and rights holders face when attempting to enforce intellectual property protections. The analysis considers whether legislative reform, judicial intervention, or technological innovation might eventually resolve the ongoing tension between copyright enforcement and digital content sharing.
United States IP
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Dickinson Wright PLLC
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