Legal News
Redbox will shut down streaming service, lay off workers
Redbox is planning to lay off more than 1,000 workers and shut down its streaming service after its parent company entered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Man arrested for T-Mobile hack is suspected in newly-revealed AT&T data breach
An American citizen detained in Turkey is suspected of participating in an attack against AT&T's systems that allowed them to collect sensitive customer records.
Former Wall Street Journal reporter files discrimination lawsuit
The reporter, Stephanie Armour, says the newspaper invented reasons to give journalists poor performance reviews in an effort to shed workers.
Roku faces patent lawsuit over use of HEVC technology
The group representing the patent rights-holder said the lawsuit is meant to "level the playing field."
Hunter Biden sues Fox Corporation over Fox Nation trial series
The lawsuit claims the series, "The Trial of Hunter Biden," violated a New York state revenge porn law by distributing explicit images without Biden's permission.
FCC ability to regulate uncertain after SCOTUS nullifies “Chevron doctrine”
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine" raises questions about the FCC's ability to interpret open-ended laws and regulate the telecom and media industries accordingly.
Jury orders NFL to pay $4.7 billion in “Sunday Ticket” antitrust case
A federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages after siding against the league in an antitrust case over its Sunday Ticket package.
House lawmakers propose de-funding public broadcasting stations, initiatives
A federal legislative committee has renewed its call to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other financial investments in non-profit radio and TV.
Judge says Diamond Sports must reveal pay TV contracts to leagues
A judge overseeing a bankruptcy case involving Diamond Sports says the broadcaster must provide sports league partners with a peek at its cable TV agreements.
Minnesota lawmaker urges Comcast, Diamond Sports to hammer out a deal
A U.S. Senator says Comcast and Diamond Sports must return to the negotiating table, because her voters can't watch baseball on cable TV.
British man gets prison for selling illegal set-top boxes
A British man once living in Cyprus was arrested, charged and sentenced for operating an illegal pirate TV shop.
Former WOOD-TV news directors file defamation lawsuits against Nexstar
The executives, Stanton Tang and Amy Fox, were fired last year for a memo that encouraged employees to pull back on Pride Month coverage.