FilmOn X Dropping Remaining Appeals Before 7th, DC Circuits

FilmOn X is ending its two remaining appeals arguing whether streaming services are eligible for compulsory licenses for broadcast content, after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month denied the company's petition for a rehearing in a third such case (see 1705010004). In a notice (in Pacer) Monday in the 7th Circuit, FilmOn said it's dismissing its appeal of a 2016 ruling in litigation involving Window to the World Communications. In a notice (in Pacer) Friday in the D.C. Circuit, it said it was doing likewise with its appeal of a separate 2016 ruling in litigation against a number of broadcasters. Counsel for FilmOn didn't comment Tuesday.