Alliance Applauds Kentucky Passing Strong Anti-SLAPP Law
On April 20, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed the recently passed HB 222 into law. HB 222 is an anti-SLAPP […]
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The Alliance Joins a Letter to Congratulate USPTO Director Vidal on Her Confirmation
On April 18, the Digital Creators Coalition sent a letter, co-signed by the News Media Alliance, congratulating Kathi Vidal for her confirmation as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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President Signs Postal Reform Bill into Law & USPS Announces Increased Postal Rates
On April 6, President Joe Biden signed the Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076, which provides $107 billion in direct and indirect support for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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German Publishers Sue Microsoft for Compensation under the Copyright Directive
On April 1, Corint Media announced it was suing Microsoft for payments under the rights created by Article 15 of the European Union’s Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for Consistent Data Standards
In the absence of a federal standard, state privacy laws should promote harmonized, workable provisions
that protect consumers and their data.
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for National Privacy Framework
America needs a robust federal data privacy standard to protect consumers and their data.
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Judge Overturns Texas Drone Law
On March 29, Judge Robert Pitman for the District Court in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division overturned a restrictive Texas drone law.
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Senate Holds FOIA Hearing
On March 29, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to improve transparency in the 21st century.
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Postal Reform Bill Awaits President’s Signature & Regulatory Commission Issues Annual Compliance Determination
The Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076 was formally “presented” to President Biden on Monday, with a deadline to sign by Friday, April 8.
Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Resolution Thanking Journalists Reporting in Ukraine
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced a Resolution thanking the journalists who are risking their lives to report on the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and memorializes the dozens of journalists who have been injured or killed while reporting on the war since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.