On October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a circulation draft of a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Draft Order” and “FNPRM,” respectively) that, if adopted as expected, would substantially overhaul the regulatory framework
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: October 12, 2026 to October 16, 2026
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The U.S. Supreme Court issued
The What, Me Worry? Consultation: Media Quietly Tells Government It Wants Even More Funding With Little Concern for Independence Risks
The government’s ever-increasing financial support for the news media was the subject of a non-public consultation earlier this year, with Canadian Heritage asking funding recipients what they think of the programs, what more needs to be done, and whether they
Put That in Your Algorithm
By John R. ByrneI think social media is doing a lot of harm to our kids (and probably us adults as well). Sure, it may be the quickest way for people to get critically important information, like injury updates
New Advertising Code
I have sometimes criticised ASA decisions, mostly around political ads, which I think are usually the most important. But remember, these are a tiny fraction of the ASA’s workload.
In general, as far as I can tell, they do a
Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University: Newsletter, 16 October 2026
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is
Sen. Cruz Urges FCC to Simplify E-Rate Program
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released a Report recommending that the FCC simplify the E-Rate program’s application, bidding, and reimbursement process to reduce school and library reliance on consultants. The Report concluded that E-Rate consultants collect between $200 million to $400
New AI Transparency Requirements Enacted for Advertisers and Deployers
State legislatures have passed new laws focused on disclosing the use of AI in advertisements or depictions of individuals. On September 16, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1050, a new law requiring disclosures when certain advertisements prominently feature
GenAI in Advertising and Influencer Marketing: The Legal Framework (2026 Update)
By Lindsay Gehman and Saachi S. Gorinstein
Our June 2026 article “AI, Influencers, and Liability: What Marketing Agencies Need to Know Before Deploying AI Tools,” surveyed the legal risks organizations face when they use or develop GenAI, including
FCC Proposes to Streamline Supplemental Coverage from Space and Direct-to-Device Rules
On October 8, 2026, the FCC released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at modernizing the FCC’s Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) rules and facilitating direct-to-device (D2D) services. The draft has been circulated for consideration at the FCC’s