This continues to be an interesting year for entertainment labor negotiations. New SAG/AFTRA ad industry contracts, SAG’s new television and theatrical contract and studio agreement, an extension of the Non-Broadcast/Industrial and Educational agreement, not to mention infighting and lawsuits. And now there’s a new item – SAG and AFTRA’s separate negotiations with the
2009
Congressman Kucinich to Introduce Ad Tax Bill
To: ANA Washington Reps and Legal Affairs Reps
From: Dan Jaffe
Subject: Congressman Kucinich to Introduce Ad Tax Bill
Date: October 29, 2009
We have learned that Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich plans soon to introduce legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for certain food advertising directed to children.
This comes on top of the…
The Impact of the CFPA Act on the FTC
To: ANA Washington and Legal Representatives
From: Dan Jaffe
Re: The Impact of the CFPA Act on the FTC
Date: October 28, 2009
We sent out a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding the CFPA Act last night. A markup in that Committee has been scheduled for tomorrow. We hope that…
Markup on FTC provisions in the CFPA legislation
To: ANA Washington and Legal Representatives
From: Dan Jaffe
RE: Markup on FTC provisions in the CFPA legislation
Date: October 27, 2009
The markup is expected on the CFPA bill imminently. Apparently, Chairman Waxman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee appears poised to give the FTC its complete wish list as described in…
Puerto Rico Sweepstakes Regulation Revised
Luis G. Rivera Marín, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO), this week announced the enactment of the country’s revised Sweepstakes and Games of Chance Regulation, effective Nov. 27, 2009. The new rules remove legal barriers that previously forced advertisers and other promoters to void sales promotions in Puerto…
Job Opening – Joint Policy Committee for Broadcast Talent Relations – JPC Project Manager
The Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations (JPC) is the multi-employer bargaining unit that represents the advertising industry in negotiations with the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in connection with the union agreements covering actors who perform in commercials for traditional and non-traditional media.. Established in…
California Legislature Passes New Law Imposing Permit Fees on Child Actors
California has long had a law requiring that children seeking to be employed in entertainment productions, or as advertising or photographic models, must obtain an Entertainment Work Permit prior to beginning work. See Cal. Labor Code § 1285 et seq.; see also 8 C.C.R. 11750 et seq. The Entertainment Work Permits were issued…
Antimicrobial Claims Give Rise to EPA Enforcement
Samsung allegedly made advertising claims stating that its keyboards were antimicrobial and inhibited germs and bacteria. Because these were essentially pesticide claims, they fell under the jurisdiction of the EPA, which enforces the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Under FIFRA, before a pesticide can be sold or distributed in the United States, the…
What, Me Worry? Legal Best Practices for Small Publishers An Informative Webinar Sponsored by the IAB Long Tail Alliance And Presented by Reed Smith
If you haven’t already registered for the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s education webinar, entitled “What Me Worry? Legal Best Practices for Small Publishers”, THERE IS STILL TIME! The webinar, which is scheduled for this coming Friday, October 23, 2009 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Eastern US Time), is being presented by Reed…
From the JPC
Here’s a little known fact – over fifty-six million Americans – 20% of the U.S. population – have a disability. I AM PWD, a coalition of entertainment industry organizations including Actors Equity, SAG and AFTRA is dedicated to enhancing the status and promoting the advancement of performers with disabilities; fostering understanding and respect for disabled…