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Latest News in Media & Entertainment
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January 22, 2026
2nd Circ. Stays Nielsen's National-Local Data Tying Block
The Second Circuit temporarily paused a New York federal judge's order blocking Nielsen from tying access to its nationwide radio ratings data to the purchase of local market data.
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January 22, 2026
FTC Cites 'Serious Concerns' With Epic-Google Play Deal
A settlement resolving Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Google that would replace the injunction Epic won against Google's Play Store controls has drawn pushback from the Federal Trade Commission, which is urging strict scrutiny of the agreement currently under the eye of an already skeptical California federal court judge.
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January 22, 2026
Google Can't Duck Case Over Paid Search, Privacy Claims
A California federal court has refused to toss a proposed consumer class action alleging Google's default search agreements block competition from rival search engines that could provide more privacy or even pay users to search.
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January 22, 2026
Meta Can't Arbitrate Suit Alleging Bias Against White Workers
Meta Platforms can't arbitrate a former engineer's suit alleging it fostered a hostile work environment that discriminated against white male employees and job applicants for hiring opportunities, promotions and bonuses, according to a minute order issued by a California state judge.
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January 21, 2026
NYC Sues Dr. Phil's Son To Stop NYPD Reality Show
The city of New York on Wednesday sued the son of celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil in state court, claiming that he and his production company plan to air a reality television show about the New York Police Department that contains footage that would threaten the lives and safety of active police officers, witnesses and victims.
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