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Farrah Abraham Sues Viacom for $5M, Claims She Was Sex Shamed

In a $5 million wrongful termination lawsuit filed today, Farrah Abraham said that execs at Viacom Inc. humiliated, sex shamed and ultimately fired because of her decision to go back working in the adult entertainment industry.

James Deen Files Cal/OSHA Complaint Against Bellator MMA, Viacom

James Deen has filed a Cal/OSHA complaint of bloodborne pathogen violations under section 5193 of the California Code of Regulations against Bellator MMA and its owner Viacom, Inc.

Landmark Copyright Suit Between Viacom, YouTube Is Settled

Google Inc. has settled a landmark copyright battle with Viacom Inc. that accused the search giant of posting content on the YouTube video service without permission.

YouTube Victorious Again in Suit Against Viacom

YouTube emerged victorious from yet another legal battle with Viacom last Thursday over claims of copyright infringement after a federal judge ruled that the Google-owned company could not be held liable without proof of its knowledge of particular instances of infringement.

Viacom to Appeal YouTube Copyright Decision

In a move that surprises no one, Viacom plans to appeal the ruling that struck down its lawsuit against YouTube and Google earlier this year.

YouTube Wins Case Against Viacom

A federal court today granted YouTube a summary judgment in its case with Viacom over copyright infringement.

YouTube Co-founder Allegedly Posted Pirated Videos, Viacom Suit Claims

The copyright infringement lawsuit between Viacom and Google’s YouTube site is heating up, with the release of some sensitive information.

Viacom Uncovers 'Smoking Gun' In YouTube Case

In the latest development in a years-long copyright infringement case, plaintiff Viacom may have uncovered evidence that YouTube employees knowingly uploaded copyrighted content to the site.

U.S. Judge Rules for Veoh in Infringement Case

A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Internet TV service Veoh in the copyright infringement suit filed by Universal Music Group, giving Veoh the most recent of several significant legal victories.

Google, Viacom Reach Agreement That Protects Users' Privacy

In a move that breaks a previous stalemate, Google will hand over extensive YouTube traffic information to Viacom while taking steps to keep user information and activity private.

Google Refuses to Turn Over YouTube User Info to Viacom

Defying a July 7 order by a federal judge, Google has yet to turn over YouTube user information to Viacom as a part of a $1 billion lawsuit alleging that Viacom's copyrights are being infringed by material posted on YouTube.

Google Responds to Viacom, Denies Copyright Infringement

Google has denied Viacom's copyright infringement charges, which the media company brought in a $1 billion lawsuit, declaring carriers and hosting providers are protected by the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Viacom Sues YouTube for Copyright Infringement, Claims $1Billion in Damages

It was bound to happen sooner or later: A major media company has taken issue with Google’s YouTube service. Claiming copyright infringement, Viacom filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against YouTube, seeking $1 billion in damages.

Jenna Jameson Signs With Viacom

As further indication that star Jenna Jameson has helped adult entertainment cross over into the mainstream media, cable powerhouse Viacom has signed the mega porn star to an animated mobile series produced by Comedy Central.

Viacom Agrees to Settle Indecency Fines for $3.5 Million

The Federal Communications Commission reached an agreement with Viacom Inc. Tuesday to settle a slew of indecency violation investigations for roughly $3.5 million, according to consent decrees published on the federal regulator’s website.