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For years, streaming services ignored joke writers when clearing rights, until a cartel of comedians (yes, really) filed a potentially transformative lawsuit. Lawyers for Pandora say it’s a conspiracy.
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum where big lawsuits often get decided. On Thursday, a bunch of joke tellers were accused of conspiracy — a price-fixing scheme that allegedly threatens the ability of streamers to access the comedy market. The development comes in an ongoing case that may forever change the laughter business.
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