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Policy-related stories involving the broadcasting, streaming, advertising, measurement and journalism industries. Includes public service journalism on press freedom issues, government agencies and international affairs.
Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
Comcast has agreed to forfeit $1.5 million to the FCC to resolve a probe over the mishandling of customer account and personal information.
Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for E. W. Scripps
Scripps has made an unsolicited offer to acquire all outstanding share of Scripps as part of an effort to merge with the company.
Broadcast TV stocks dip after Trump opines about ownership rules
President Trump appeared to side against reforming broadcast ownership rules in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
ACE, DAZN shut down pirate service Photocall
ACE and sports streamer DAZN joined forces to target and shut down an illegal streaming website in Spain called Photocall.
Judge sides against ex-WJZ general manager in unpaid performance bonus case
Court records showed ongoing performance, professionalism and attendance issues documented by senior leaders and HR throughout 2021.
Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations.
Sling offers $1 Day Pass to ESPN after courtroom win against Disney
On Tuesday, a federal judge denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, which would have forced Sling to stop offering the Day Pass while the lawsuit played out.
Nexstar readies FCC applications to acquire TEGNA stations
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook reiterated that broadcast TV consolidation needs to happen to effectively compete against streaming platforms.
Ex-Nexstar news director’s lawsuit heads to settlement conference
The former employee, Stanton Tang, was fired for orchestrating a newsroom-wide memo about a TV station's Pride Month coverage.
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Lawmakers accuse Paramount CEO of evading probe into Skydance merger
Two Congressmen have accused Paramount CEO David Ellison of sidestepping their questions into the company's August merger with Skydance Media.
Dish appeals after board voids adaptive bitrate video patent
Dish has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit after the USPTO voided elements of its adaptive bitrate patent.
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Viamedia antitrust lawsuit against Comcast heads to trial
A court has given the green light for a decade-long antitrust lawsuit filed by Viamedia against Comcast to head to trial.