Universal Music Group Sues Chili’s Over Unauthorized Music Use in Social Media Ads

October 9, 2024 — In a significant legal move reflecting the ongoing challenges of music copyright in social media marketing, Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a lawsuit against Brinker International, the parent company of the US Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chili’s. The complaint, lodged in federal court in Dallas on October 8, accuses the restaurant…

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Netflix Announces Discontinuation of Lowest-Priced Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and France

Netflix, the streaming giant headquartered in Los Gatos, California, announced plans to discontinue its lowest-priced ad-free subscription option in the U.S. and France. This decision, detailed in a shareholder letter on Thursday, marks a strategic move to potentially bolster subscriptions to its cheaper ad-supported plan. The phased-out basic ad-free plan, previously priced at $11.99 per…

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