FAA Extends Deadline for New Drone Requirements
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule providing for Remote ID requirements originally scheduled to take effect on September 16 was extended to March 16, 2024.
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New Jersey Becomes 33rd State to Enact an Anti-SLAPP Law
On September 7th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S.2802/A.4393, to provide anti-SLAPP protections against lawsuits known as SLAPPs (short for strategic lawsuits against public participation) designed to chill free speech.
Congressmen Connolly & LaTurner Send Letter to Postal Board of Governors Requesting Pause in Rate Increases
Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Jake LaTurner sent a letter to the Postal Service Board of Governors on September 5 requesting a pause on its current approach to increasing rates on mailers.
Global Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This document sets out principles that the undersigned publisher organisations believe should govern the development, deployment, and regulation of Artificial Intelligence systems and applications.
Alliance Joins Brief in Support of Shielding Slain Nevada Journalist’s Confidential Materials
On August 7th, the Alliance joined a brief in Las Vegas Review-Journal v. State of Nevada, filed in the Supreme Court of Nevada, in support of the Journal’s efforts to shield the confidential materials on slain journalist Jeff German’s devices from law enforcement.
Alliance Joins Brief Challenging Virginia Governor’s Office Reliance on “Working Papers” Exemption to Withhold Records
On August 7th, the Alliance joined a brief in Sawyer v. Virginia, filed in the Virginia Court of Appeals. The case concerns a series of public records requests by nonprofit watchdog American Oversight (“AO”), submitted to the Virginia Office of the Governor.
FAA Rule on Drone Remote ID Requirements Effective September 16
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule providing for Remote ID requirements takes effect on September 16.
USPS Files Volume Incentives for Marketing Mail
On August 11, the United States Postal Service filed volume incentives for Marketing Mail and First-Class Mail, with the Postal Regulatory Commission, which would start on January 1, 2024, and run through the entire year.
Alliance Joins Brief Arguing Outdated Technology Not an Excuse to Avoid Disclosure Requirements
On July 27th, the Alliance joined a brief in Edgar County Watchdogs v. The Will County Sheriff’s Office, filed in the Supreme Court of Illinois.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Approved Unanimously by Senate Commerce Committee with News Exception
The Alliance has been working on The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) legislation, S. 1409 advocating for an explicit exception for news media websites from the bill’s obligations on covered online platforms.