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The FCC’s strategy: move along, please
Disney’s legal battle with the FCC just hit a procedural pothole. According to Reuters, the agency asked a federal court to dismiss Disney’s lawsuit, arguing the case can only move forward in an appeals court.
Why this matters
On the surface, this sounds like paperwork with a fancy robe on. But in legal-land, forum fights can shape how fast a case moves, which arguments stick, and whether one side gets to keep the clock running like it’s trying to win by attrition.
For Disney, that means the regulatory overhang isn’t going away anytime soon. For investors, it’s another reminder that the company’s streaming-and-entertainment story sometimes comes with a side of government drama.
Mark your calendar
The federal court hearing is set for October 6. That’s the next checkpoint, and it’ll tell you whether this gets shoved into a different courtroom or stays stuck in legal limbo.
Big picture: Disney doesn’t need more distractions, and this one has all the ingredients of a slow-burn mess.