US EditionDisney Loses Legal Battle To Block Executive Justin Connolly's Move To Rival YouTube - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled against Disney's attempt to block Justin Connolly from beginning his new role as YouTube's global head of media and sports.
- In May, Disney initiated legal action against Connolly and YouTube, accusing Connolly of violating his three-year agreement by departing to join YouTube, and alleging tortious interference and unfair competition in the process.
- Connolly, a 20-year Disney veteran who led platform distribution and media negotiations, started at YouTube about two weeks ago amid ongoing licensing talks between Disney and YouTube.
- Disney argued Connolly's move risked leaking confidential information and sought a restraining order, but YouTube replied the order is legally prohibited and Connolly won’t engage in licensing negotiations.
- The court ruling allows Connolly to continue at YouTube, while Disney said it is disappointed and will pursue further legal remedies, highlighting ongoing corporate disputes.
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Disney Loses Legal Battle To Block Executive Justin Connolly's Move To Rival YouTube - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
Walt Disney lost its legal bid to block Justin Connolly from leaving the company to join YouTube, with a court ruling allowing Connolly to take on the role of global head of media and sports.
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Disney’s Lawsuit Against YouTube is Dealt a Major Setback
In a significant setback for Disney, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant on Wednesday rejected the entertainment giant’s bid to temporarily block YouTube from hiring Justin Connolly as its global head of media and sports. The ruling marks a key development in the legal battle between Disney and the Google-owned platform, highlighting tensions over […] The post Disney’s Lawsuit Against YouTube is Dealt a Major Setback appeared first o…
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