June 23, 2011 05:43 pm EDT

Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app

Just as Viacom took a break from courtroom battles over , the media giant has filed a lawsuit against Cablevision, claiming the Optimum for iPad app does not have the right to stream its channels. Viacom wants a new agreement before it sees its content appear on new screens, while Cablevision believes the delivery method it uses to get content to the app makes it the same as any cable box in a customer's house. We'll have a look at the actual lawsuit in a moment, check after the break for a quick statement from Viacom about why it's going this route.

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