Our latest From the Archives column explores Zediva, a startup that briefly disrupted the streaming industry in the early 2010s by allowing users to rent and remotely stream physical DVDs from its data centers. By using the first-sale doctrine to…
The DOJ is preparing to support an injunction blocking the launch of Venu Sports, the streaming JV by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, over concerns that its "skinny bundle" plan is anti-competitive. The case, initiated by Fubo, has attracted…
Musi, a free music-streaming app, has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant wrongfully removed it from the App Store based on unfounded complaints from YouTube. Musi claims YouTube falsely accused the app of violating its terms of…
A new California law, Assembly Bill 2863, will require companies offering one-click subscription sign-ups to also provide one-click cancellation methods, addressing loopholes in current cancellation policies. The law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to protect consumers from difficult cancellation processes…
Venu Sports is appealing the federal court ruling that blocked its launch after Fubo accused it of antitrust violations. Venu argues the ruling unfairly limits consumer access to affordable sports streaming and favors Fubo. The case has significant implications for…
Disney India is seeking $940 million in damages from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) over a collapsed cricket rights deal. Disney had sub-licensed TV broadcast rights for ICC men's tournaments to ZEEL for $1.4 billion, but the deal fell apart…
A federal judge has set an October 6, 2025, trial date for Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, following allegations that the companies formed an anti-competitive joint venture, Venu Sports. Fubo claims these media giants…
Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery could reveal sensitive details about carriage negotiations and challenge the traditional pay-TV model. The suit, which accuses the media giants of anti-competitive bundling practices, has already led to an injunction…
Sony Corp. and Zee Entertainment have settled all legal disputes related to their failed $10 billion merger in India. The deal collapsed due to leadership disagreements, leading to legal proceedings in multiple courts. Both companies have now withdrawn their respective…
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are seeking a fast appeal to lift the court-ordered shutdown of their joint sports streaming venture, Venu, which was blocked after a lawsuit from FuboTV. The media giants argue that the blockage is costing…
