The FCC has established a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for certain wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. Under this new program, qualifying consumer smart products that meet certain cybersecurity standards will bear a label, including a new U.S. Cyber
Communications, Media & Entertainment
NAD Issues Decision Addressing “Clean,” “Ethically and Sustainably Sourced,” and Efficacy Claims for Amyris Clean Beauty, Inc. Biossance Skincare Products
Earlier this month, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs (NAD) recommended that Amyris Clean Beauty, Inc.’s (Amyris) Biossance skincare products modify or discontinue several claims regarding their “clean” and “ethically and sustainably sourced” ingredients, including:
- “Clean ingredients and
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Akinfenwa: just too strong for a gambling ad
Background
Akinfenwa, who many, including the ASA it appears, will know for his “impressive physical strength”, appeared in a BetUK radio advert which was broadcast in September 2023.
It was alleged that the ad breached the BCAP Code, which prohibits…
FCC Adopts NPRM to Assess Regulatory Fees for Satellite Space and Earth Stations
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to examine and review regulatory fees for satellite space stations and earth stations for FY 2024. The FCC is seeking comment on a range of proposed changes to its existing…
FCC Adopts Price Transparency Rules for Cable and Satellite TV
The FCC has adopted new rules, aiming to eliminate misleading pricing practices, for cable operators and direct broadband satellite (DBS) providers. The new rules require providers to specify the total cost of the video programming service, or “all-in pricing,” “clearly…
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation further Streamlines Historic Preservation Review of Certain Federally Funded Communications Projects
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has amended a 2017 Program Comment (Amended Program Comment”) to streamline historic preservation review of federally funded projects to quicken the pace of broadband deployment. The Amended Program Comment provides an alternative way…
FCC Adopts Supplemental Coverage from Space Framework
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order establishing a new regulatory framework to allow satellite technology to extend the reach of terrestrial wireless networks in remote areas. This supplemental coverage from space framework will permit partnerships between wireless carriers…
FCC Announces Proposed USF Contribution Factor for 2Q of 2024
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2024 will be 32.8 percent. The Commission calculates the quarterly contribution factor based on the ratio of total projected quarterly…
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 11, 2024 to March 15, 2024
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 FCC held its March
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Payment Processing: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. Click here to download the entire Tool Kit, and tune in to the Ad Law Tool Kit…