Broadcaster TelevisaUnivision Pushes U.S. Copyright Law to the Brink with a Self-Expanding, $32.7 Million Anti-Piracy Injunction

MIAMI — Major media conglomerates have long chased the ever-shifting hydra of digital piracy, frequently finding themselves trapped in an endless game of digital whack-a-mole. Every time a rogue domain is seized or shut down, pirate operations spawn two more, shifting IP addresses, spinning up fresh hosting configurations, and migrating to alternative Content Delivery Networks…

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ESPN and Disney Secure Exclusive Spanish-Speaking Latin American Rights for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Landmark Broadcaster Agreement

Executive Overview In a landmark media rights agreement that underscores the meteoric rise and commercial viability of women’s football, ESPN—under the umbrella of The Walt Disney Company—has secured the exclusive Spanish-speaking Latin America broadcast rights for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. This comprehensive, multi-year pact extends far beyond the showcase senior women’s tournament, encompassing comprehensive…

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France’s Broadcaster Canal+ Escalates Anti-Piracy Campaign with Comprehensive, Multi-Layered Site-Blocking Orders

Executive Overview What began years ago as a novel legal mechanism in France has now evolved into a heavily institutionalized, highly streamlined annual ritual. Ahead of each new football season, media giant Canal+ marches into the Paris Judicial Court, armed with legal petitions designed to choke off the lifeblood of pirate streaming sites and digital…

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Groundbreaking U.S. Federal Injunction Empowers Broadcaster with Self-Expanding Anti-Piracy Powers

By Legal & Technology Correspondent Published: August 2024 Executive Overview While the United States lacks a comprehensive, nationwide statutory site-blocking framework akin to those found in the United Kingdom, Singapore, or several European Union member states, rightsholders are increasingly utilizing creative litigation strategies in federal courts to achieve similar ends. A landmark federal lawsuit recently…

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