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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Aug. 6, 2016

9th Circuit considers whether internet service is cable system

The panel's decision could open the door for internet-based rebroadcasts of network airings.

By Steven Crighton
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday on whether an internet-only broadcast service can be considered a cable system, which could allow subscriber-based services to show local broadcasts from established networks digitally.

Though currently blocked by an injunction, appellee FilmOn X LLC receives and processes over-the-air signals and transmits...

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