In The News-July 1, 2021

Texas City Official Isn’t Worried Her Lawsuit Could Impact Others Around The State: A Texas city official who sued Hulu and Netflix says she isn’t concerned that her actions could possibly impact subscribers elsewhere. The City of New Boston, Texas, is asking a Texarkana federal judge to certify a class of every Texas city that would be led by New Boston. Elizabeth Lea, the city’s chief administrator, said she “didn’t think it was necessary for me to talk to any of [the other Texas cities]” before filing suit. New Boston’s lawsuit is similar to several others that cities are pursuing around the country, alleging that online entertainment providers failed to register with states to pay franchise fees as required of conventional cable television operators, which use public rights-of-way for their wires and equipment. (Legal Newsline)