In this week’s edition of Consumer Protection Dispatch, we look at the latest regulatory developments from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding data and AI.
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Trump Verdict Raises Concerns About A Nasty Election Campaign Getting Nastier – Looking at a Broadcaster’s Potential Liability for Attack Ads
With the verdict in the first criminal case against former President (and now candidate) Trump having been released, we can envision a whole raft of attack ads likely to be airing before the November elections. The verdict is likely to
BIPA Bellwether: General Assembly provides relief from “per scan” damages
In a welcome change for defendants, a recent amendment to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) is expected to significantly curtail potential damages under the statute. SB 2979, which passed the General Assembly on May 16, 2024, clarifies that damages
Supporting Responsible Influencer Content: EU’s New Recommendations
Recognising Influencers’ Impact
The Council’s recommendations stem from the recognition that influencers play a critical role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information across various social media platforms. As influencers gain more prominence, the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure
Verizon, AST SpaceMobile Announce Partnership for Supplemental Coverage from Space
Verizon and AST SpaceMobile have announced that they have entered into a partnership to provide supplemental coverage from space with a $100 million commitment from Verizon. As part of this partnership, AST SpaceMobile will provide direct-to-cellular satellite service to Verizon
988 Georouting Comments Due By June 28
In April, the FCC adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing a framework that would require georouting by wireless carriers of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Commission seeks comment on georouting options and their viability, whether
T-Mobile Agrees to $4.4B Deal to Acquire UScellular Wireless Operations
In a move that would mark further contraction of the wireless industry, T-Mobile has agreed to acquire substantially all of UScellular’s wireless operations in a $4.4 billion deal. Specifically, T-Mobile would acquire about 30 percent of UScellular’s spectrum and all
FCC Enforcement Monitor May 2024
By Scott R. Flick, Elizabeth Craig and Adam J. Sandler
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s
FCC Announces Lift of Channel Change Freeze for Class A Television, LPTV, And TV Translator Stations
The FCC has announced that the current freeze on major modification to Class A television, LPTV, and TV translator stations will be partially lifted to allow applications to change channels as of August 20, 2024, subject to certain limitations.
SEC Joins Chorus of Regulators Requiring Data Breach Notifications
Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) became the latest federal regulator to implement a data breach notification law. The commissioners unanimously voted to approve amendments to Regulation S-P (the “Final Rule”)—the regulation governing the use of consumers’