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Court Denies Disney’s Bid to Bar Justin Connolly from Joining YouTube

Judge James C. Chalfant concluded Disney had not demonstrated immediate harm or a strong chance of prevailing on the merits.

A smartphone with a displayed YouTube logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken February 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • On June 4, the judge refused Disney’s request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent Connolly from starting at YouTube.
  • Disney filed suit on May 21 accusing YouTube and Connolly of breach of his November 2024 three-year contract, tortious interference and unfair competition.
  • The ruling highlighted Disney’s failure to show an urgent need for relief, the balance of harms favoring Connolly and a low probability of success.
  • YouTube has pledged that Connolly will not participate in negotiations over the soon-to-expire YouTube TV licensing deal with Disney.
  • Disney expressed disappointment and vowed to pursue further legal remedies as Connolly assumes his role as global head of media and sports partnerships.