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Gracenote sues ChatGPT developer OpenAI for copyright infringement
The case could test whether the structure and organization of proprietary datasets are protected under copyright law.
Judge says Kari Lake illegally appointed CEO at Voice of America
The decision could reinstate more than 1,000 VOA employees laid off in 2025 and revive operations at the government-funded broadcaster.
PlayStation gamers in U.K. could get payment following lawsuit
The lawsuit could affect 12.2 million PlayStation users, with potential damages of £2 billion ($2.6 billion).
Live Nation settles with Justice Department over ticket marketplace dominance
The settlement still faces judicial review and opposition from several states that say it fails to address Live Nation’s alleged monopoly.
States may sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The transaction still requires DOJ review, and approval may hinge on FCC ownership rule changes, waivers or station divestitures.
Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy, announces debt restructuring
The plan would give debtholders full ownership of the reorganized company and provide $50 million in new convertible notes.
Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial
Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.
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IAB updates Multi-State Privacy Agreement following new state laws
The revisions aim to simplify compliance for advertisers and ad tech partners by reducing contract friction and clarifying roles in data processing.
Optimum says FCC should review rule banning substitute broadcast signals during blackouts
The cable operator warned Nexstar’s proposed $6 billion TEGNA acquisition could drive higher retransmission fees and more blackouts for subscribers.
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Gray Media CEO: Optimistic FCC will approve local TV swaps, acquisitions
Gray Media CEO Hilton Howell, Jr. says the company is optimistic about its own business deals and those involving other broadcasters, saying the regulatory environment is favorable to consolidation.
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California to probe Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Attorney General Rob Bonta said the deal has not cleared regulatory scrutiny and pledged a “vigorous” state review of the transaction.
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Nexstar CEO: TEGNA deal expected to close in late 2026, station sales possible
Nexstar has provided federal and state regulators with proprietary information about its proposed acquisition of TEGNA; it could be required to sell off some stations to close the deal.
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