Recently, we wrote about reports that the FCC would be creating an Obesity Task Force.  On September 27, Senator Brownback, FCC Chairman Martin, and FCC Commissioner Tate announced the formation of that task force.  The task force will examine the impact of...

On August 18, we reported on meetings held between Senator Brownback of Kansas and representatives of the advertising community dealing with the subject of the advertising of "unhealthy foods."  It looks like those meetings have led to action as, according...

Another executive of an on-line betting site was arrested late last week when changing planes in the United States.  According to a New York Times story, the executive of SportingBet was detained based on a warrant issued by Louisiana state...

In the early 1990s, calls were heard in the halls of Congress, among public interest groups and in the press about the harmful effects of advertising on children. Within a few years, we saw legislation and FCC actions limiting the amount of...

On July 18, we wrote about the arrest of the CEO of BetOnSports, the Internet gambling site, and the indictment of individuals involved with the Company, including representatives of its advertising agencies.  Yesterday, the New York Times reported that BetOnSports has...

Yesterday, according to press reports, Federal agents arrested the CEO of BetOnSports.com, an on-line sports gambling site.  The reports state that others involved with this website were indicted, and those involved in companies which were in charge of promotion of this site...