Alliance Joins Brief Arguing Outdated Technology Not an Excuse to Avoid Disclosure Requirements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.
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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.
Alliance Joins Comments on Proposed Rules for Drone Use in New York City
On July 7, the Alliance joined comments drafted by the National Press Photographers Association in response to the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) proposed rules relating to drone use in New York City.
Alliance Joins Brief Defending Netflix in Support of First Amendment Rights
On June 7th, the Alliance joined a brief in Netflix v. Babin, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, dealing with the criminal prosecution of Netflix by the Tyler County District Attorney (“DA”) over a French film called ‘Cuties’.
USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Flat-Shaped Mail Audit Report
The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) released the Flats Cost Coverage Audit Report on June 29, as required by Section 206 of the Postal Service Reform Act.
303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
The Court navigates between free speech and Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act. The Supreme Court rules that Colorado cannot force a website designer to create designs against her beliefs. Decided on June 30, 2023.
Counterman v. Colorado
The Supreme Court strengthens protections for journalists against charges of threat. For a threat prosecution, the government must prove that the speaker was intentionally reckless with their words. Decided on June 27, 2023
The Alliance Submits Comments on FTC Automatic Renewal Proposal
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on June 23 on the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Amendments to the Negative Option Rule, which was published in the Federal Register on April 24.
House Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Journalist Evan Gershkovich
On June 13, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution calling for Russia to immediately release wrongfully detained journalist Evan Gershkovich.
New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha
On June 13, the New York Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Gottwald v. Sebert that Gottwald (aka,