One of the leading satellite companies in the U.S., DISH Network Corporation’s (DISH) appeal to change the trial venue for the copyright-infringement lawsuits filed against it, by the TV network companies, has been dismissed by the Federal Court. The judge ruled in favor of the broadcasters and declared that the trial for the breach of contract claim will be held in Los Angeles, California. In May 2012, Dish Network integrated an advertisement-free program viewing option on its already popular Hopper DVR device. The new technology is called Auto Hop and it allows users to skip commercials at the time of watching recorded TV-shows. This service is currently available for the HD subscribers of four prime time channels — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Furthermore, TV shows once recorded can be
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