United States: Media & Entertainment Law

A recent class action settlement involving a video game and DVD retailer serves as a reminder of the risks of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act.

Kansas City Chiefs stars face legal action over alleged trademark infringement related to a steakhouse venture. The lawsuit raises questions about intellectual property rights and the use of celebrity names in commercial enterprises.

Utah's H.B. 397 establishes livestreaming as the default for open court proceedings, requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to broadcast hearings and trials online while maintaining recordings for public access.

The 2026 World Technology Law Conference organized by ITechLaw features Squire Patton Boggs attorneys speaking on critical privacy and technology law topics. Julia Jacobson will discuss late-breaking global tech law developments, while Alan Friel examines the surge in litigation over online tracking technologies, chatbots, and session replay tools under federal and state privacy laws.

Video gamers were quick to ratio Attorney General Letitia James’s social media announcement of her office’s loot box lawsuit against Valve Corporation.

Broadcasting stations in specific U.S. states face a critical June 1, 2026 deadline for EEO compliance reporting. Understanding the requirements for Annual EEO Public File Reports and mid-term reviews is essential for station employment units to avoid regulatory penalties and maintain FCC compliance.

The Supreme Court's recent decision to vacate a copyright infringement judgment against an ISP provider has reignited debate over the legal standard for contributory copyright liability. At the heart of this case lies a fundamental question: can internet service providers be held liable simply for materially contributing to their subscribers' infringement, or must they actively induce such violations?

Picture this. It is June 2026, your place in LA, Miami, or Kansas City is full, the TVs are finally behaving, and your staff has perfected the art of pouring and pivoting when a match swings in two minutes.

The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance is partnering with leading industry organizations to present an unprecedented full-day conference in Cannes focused on advertising law and self-regulation.