Ark. Law Doesn't Support Streamers Owing Franchise Fees: DirecTV
Facing suits seeking franchise fee payments for its streaming service, DirecTV told the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals it agrees with a lower court's rejection of similar litigation against Netflix and Hulu. In a docket 21-3435 amicus brief …
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Tuesday, DirecTV said the Arkansas Video Service Act, on which the city of Ashdown's suit relies, doesn't support the Arkansas community's claims against Netflix and Hulu. Ashdown, which didn't comment, is appealing the lower court decision (see 2112230003).