Wednesday’s edition of the Federal Register contains new rules for Internet retailers, members of the military who are asked to assist film makers, and immigration lawyers.
Here’s what is happening:
WWW: The Federal Trade Commission is moving forward with new rules for Internet retailers.
These online companies will be required to send customers what they ordered within 30 days of purchase, or else refund the money. The same rules already apply to companies that sell through catalogues and over the telephone, but now they are being expanded to include Internet sales.
The rules for Internet retailers go into effect on Dec. 8.
Hollywood: The Department of Defense (DOD) is looking to crack down on soldiers who assist film makers without permission.
The Defense Department proposed new rules Tuesday that would establish procedures for soldiers to seek permission from DOD before providing film makers with information about the military for their movies.
These rules would apply not only to feature films, but also television programs, documentaries, and even computer and video games, DOD noted.
The public has 60 days to comment.
Immigration: The Department of Justice is considering new rules for the attorneys who represent illegal immigrants in deportation hearings on a pro bono basis.
The proposed rules ensure that attorneys who say they will do pro bono work do not end up charging the client discounted fees as opposed to offering their services for free.
The public has 60 days to comment.
Copyright: The Library of Congress is considering new rules for copyright owners.
The new rules govern whether they can audit the royalty fees paid by cable and satellite providers for their content.
The public has 30 days to comment.
Credentials: The Department of Defense is moving forward with new rules for the holders of personal identity verification credentials, better known as Common Access Cards.
The rule goes into effect immediately.