Weekly Subscription News: Suits, Spikes and Studios
Subscription news: TikTok plans to sue the Trump administration, Lizzo signs a deal with Amazon Studios, and Hulu launches annual plan.
New Automatic Renewal Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Ancestry.com
Lisa B. Dubrow, Esq. explains a recently filed class-action lawsuit against Ancestry.com. Ancestry is accused of violating California law by automatically renewing memberships without consumers' clear permission.
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Microsoft Considers Acquiring Video Platform TikTok After Talking to the President
After talking to President Trump, Microsoft confirms that it is considering an acquisition of TikTok in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube for Not Stopping Bitcoin Scam
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and 17 other plaintiffs file suit against Google and YouTube for not stopping a global bitcoin scam.
Apple Wins $15.4 Billion Tax Appeal Against EU Commission
On July 15, Apple won a years-long appeal against the European Commission over $15.4 billion in taxes the company owed in Ireland.
Volvo to Revamp Car Subscription Service to Appease California Auto Dealers
Volvo agreed to revamp its Care by Volvo car subscription program to appease California auto dealers without violating state franchise laws.
Five on Friday: Peacock, Paid Memberships and Podcast Ad Revenue Predictions
Cosmpolitan launches a paid membership program, Walmart is hit with a lawsuit for alleged data breach and experts predict $1B in podcast ad revenue in 2020.
Europol Takes Down Streaming Video Piracy Operation with 2M Subscribers
Europol shut down a five-year-old streaming video piracy operation that had 2 million subscribers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Le Tote Sues Urban Outfitters for Using Proprietary Information to Launch Competing Subscription Service
Le Tote, a subscription women's clothing rental service, filed suit against Urban Outfitters for allegedly using proprietary information to start a competing service.
Google to Start Paying Select Publishers for High Quality Content
Google announced a new licensing program in which it would pay select publishers for high quality content, including text, images, audio and video.
