Streaming Franchise Fees Litigation Raises Problematic Implications, Says CCG
Indiana cities suing streaming services that are seeking to force them to pay franchise fees, "are treading into dangerous legal waters" because a court ruling in favor of the streamers could also be legal ammunition for cable companies to claim…
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they also shouldn't pay, CCG Consulting President Doug Dawson blogged Wednesday. Also problematic would be a ruling against the streamers because it would mean the cities ultimately are taxing some -- but not all -- bits moving back and forth between ISPs and customers, he said. Outside counsel for the cities didn't comment.