FTC to Hold Hearing on Proposed Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold an informal hearing on its proposed rule banning fake reviews and testimonials on February 13 at 10 am ET.
Advocacy
Alliance Comments on USPS Annual Compliance Report
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on the United States Postal Service’s Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2023 on January 30.
FTC Holds Additional Hearings on Negative Option Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing on proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule regarding subscriptions and recurring payments, including a “click to cancel” provision on January 16.
Congressional Letter Asks for Pause on Postal Increases
Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, along with 17 other cosigners, sent a letter to the Postal Board of Governors on January 19 asking the USPS to pause future rate increases.
News/Media Alliance Files Comments, Meets with the Copyright Office on Access to Electronic Works Rulemaking
On January 9, 2024, the Alliance met with the Copyright Office to discuss the proposed rule and the Alliance members’ experiences with electronic deposits in more detail.
USPS Market Dominant Price Increases Take Effect on January 21
As a reminder, the Market Dominant Price Increases go into effect on January 21. View the USPS webinar, “Market Dominant Price Change” to learn more.
Alliances Files Comments on Rural Carrier Costs
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on the Postal Service’s proposal to change the methodology for calculating rural carrier attributable costs.
Alliance Files Additional Comments on USPS Mail Processing Plan
The News/Media Alliance (N/MA) submitted additional comments on the Postal Service’s Flats Plan on January 12 following the Postal Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) Order 6803 approving our motion.
News/Media Alliance Files Testimony in Opposition to New Hampshire’s Library Licensing Bill
On January 9, 2024, the News/Media Alliance submitted written testimony to a committee of the New Hampshire House of Representative in opposition to a bill designed to regulate the licensing terms for electronic written materials to public libraries.
Alliance Partner to Receive Excellence Award
Women in Logistics and Delivery Services (WILDS) announced it will present the third Megan J. Brennan Award for Excellence to Kate Muth, Executive Director International Mailers Advisory Group (IMAG), at a meeting to be held on January 25, 2024