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Disney Fights Back Against Recent Federal Communications ‌Commission Legal Action

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We’ve been following the recent news regarding Disney filing a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after unusual pressure from the federal government forced the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings.

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Recently, the FCC asked a federal judge to toss out Disney’s lawsuit, and while U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan in Washington has a hearing on the lawsuit scheduled for October 6th, we have another update on the situation — Disney has now said that the threats the President has made against reporters and broadcast networks are grounds for a United States judge to block the FCC from reviewing Disney’s eight ABC station licenses early.

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NEWS: The FCC Asks Judge To “Toss Out” Disney’s Federal Lawsuit

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has requested that a federal judge “toss out” Disney’s lawsuit regarding the ABC TV station license. The request came on Thursday, September 3rd, according to NBC.

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The lawsuit is seeking to block the agency’s early review of ABC licenses. The FCC has said that if Disney wins this suit, it would “prevent the commission from analyzing evidence in its ongoing investigation.” They also wrote it would impact the agency’s “efforts to investigate and resolve serious allegations that Disney has engaged in unlawful discrimination.”

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NEWS: Disney Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Technology

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Disneyland has been hit with a $5 million lawsuit due to its new facial recognition technology.

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A Disneyland guest is suing the theme park by alleging Disney didn’t properly disclose the use of the technology and that it violates privacy rights. The guest visited with her children in May 2026.

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Disney World Sued for Bedbug Case at All-Star Sports

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Update: The lawsuit has since been voluntarily dismissed by the Plaintiff. It is closed as of August 2026.

A guest staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort in 2022 is suing Disney World seeking damages for $50,000 due to being “bitten numerous times by cimicidae (‘bedbugs’).”

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The lawsuit says that Walt Disney Parks owed him “to use reasonable care in maintaining the premises in a reasonably safe condition; and to give the guest warning of concealed perils which are or should be known, and which are unknown to the invitee and cannot be discovered by the invitee through the exercise of due care.”

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Local Unions Warn That Disney World’s Property Tax Lawsuits Could Raise Prices in the Community

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On April 2nd, more than 100 residents attended a town hall at the Taft Community Center focused on the impact of property tax lawsuits filed by the Walt Disney Company and the rising costs for working families.

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Hosted by UNITE HERE and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, the event gave speakers and community members the opportunity to raise concerns about Disney’s lawsuits against Orange County, seeking refunds of property taxes that fund public schools.

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NEWS: Disney Set To Pay $10 Million Over Alleged Children’s Privacy Law Violations

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The Walt Disney Company is set to pay $10 million over alleged children’s privacy law violations. According to the BBC, the famous company is paying the lump sum over claims that it broke children’s privacy laws by not labeling YouTube videos as “made for children,” which allowed for targeted advertising.

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Disney agreed to settle with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission back in September 2025, “to resolve an inquiry into its collection of children’s personal data.”

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Law Firm Drops Lawsuit Against Disney Over Use of Steamboat Willie in Parody-Style Ads

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Morgan and Morgan have dropped their lawsuit against Disney regarding the use of Steamboat Willie, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

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The law firm previously sued the company in September 2025 over the potential use of Steamboat Willie in its advertisements. The suit was filed in federal court, claiming that the character is not copyrighted because the U.S. copyright expired in 2024.

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Law Firm Sues Disney Over Use of Steamboat Willie in Parody-Style Legal Ads

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Morgan & Morgan, the law firm known for its “For the people” tagline, is suing Disney over the potential use of Steamboat Willie in its advertisements, according to the Associated Press.

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The suit was filed in federal court on September 17th, claiming that the character is not copyrighted because the U.S. copyright expired in 2024.

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Disney Reaches Settlement After Being Sued By Baseball Team

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The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to lawsuits.

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Several months ago, the Portland Pickles Baseball Team sued the Walt Disney Company over a trademark infringement claim that ties to the show Win or Lose on Disney+. The lawsuit has now been settled, according to court documents.

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NEWS: Guest Sues Disney World, Alleging Water Park Injury

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A woman is claiming she was permanently injured in Disney World.

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Just last month, a Disney World guest filed a lawsuit after getting injured at one of the park’s water parks, and now a similar lawsuit has been filed just over a month later.

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