<ul><li>YouTube hires Disney's Justin Connolly as global head of media and sports, sparking a lawsuit by Disney against YouTube.</li><li>Disney filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles state court against YouTube, alleging breach of contract and unfair competition over Connolly's appointment.</li><li>Connolly's role at YouTube will involve managing relationships with major media companies and overseeing the company's live-sports portfolio.</li><li>Google-owned YouTube has expanded beyond user-generated content to offer premium services, music, podcasts, and sports streaming, generating significant ad revenue.</li></ul>

YouTube Poaches Disney Official, Triggering Lawsuit Against Video Service

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