On 15 May 2026, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closes the consultation on a determination denying authorisation for Screen Producers Australia to collectively bargain with streaming services over model contract terms. It w…
On 14 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code until 7 August 2026. The draft Code was issued in line with section 368HL of the Communications Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. …
On 14 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Tier 1 Standards Code until 7 August 2026. The draft Tier 1 Standards Code implements the regulatory regime established by the Media Act 2024 for Tier 1 Services…
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
On 1 January 2026, Presidential Decree No. 10767, issued pursuant to Article 5 of Law No. 7194 on Digital Services Tax and Amendments to Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375, became applicable to revenue obtained from the beginning of the year follow…
On 28 October 2025, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) adopted a revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services. The measure applies to manu…
On 12 June 2025, the Vermont Governor signed the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) into law. The Act stipulates that violations of its provisions will be treated as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with enforcement overseen by the Attorn…
On 11 June 2025, the Governor of Louisiana signed the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (House Bill No. 37) into law as Act No. 236 of the 2025 Regular Session. The Act applies to operators of covered platforms in Louisiana, defined as on…
On 1 January 2024, specified provisions of the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) enter into force. The provisions amend Article 42 and introduce Articles 41-2 and 42-2, permitting the reproduction and public transmission …