| Broadcasting False Information Concerning a Crime or Catastrophe |
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| The rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibit broadcast licensees from broadcasting false information concerning a crime or catastrophe if: (1) the licensee knows the information is false;
(2) it is known beforehand that broadcasting the information will cause substantial public harm; and (3) broadcasting the information does, in fact, directly cause substantial public harm.
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| The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Pretexting |
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| "Pretexting" is the practice of obtaining personal information about an individual under false pretenses. Such information may include an individual's Social Security number, bank or credit card account number, or any other information about the individual that is not a matter of public record.More... |
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| Air Carrier Access Act - Service Animals |
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| Under the Air Carrier Access Act and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Air Carrier Access Rules, carriers must permit dog guides or other service animals with appropriate identification to accompany a person with a disability on a flight. More... |
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| The Children's Television Act - Commercial Time Limitations |
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| The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted rules in connection with the Children's Television Act. The FCC's rules limit the amount of commercial material that may be aired during programming originally produced and aired primarily for an audience of children 12 years old and younger.More... |
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| The Truth in Lending Act - Advertising Consumer Credit - Applicability |
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| Under the Truth in Lending Act, an "advertisement" is any "commercial message." A "commercial message" is any message that promotes a sale or lease. More... |
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