Spanish court rejects LaLiga's attempt to fine NordVPN over IP blocking (xataka.com)

• Commercial Court of Córdoba rejects LaLiga's request for coercive fines against NordVPN
• Court accepts NordVPN's technical evidence: IP addresses change rapidly and blanket blocking harms legitimate sites
• Ruling is preliminary; main case on whether VPNs must block IPs continues

"LaLiga sought coercive fines against NordVPN for failing to block IP addresses during football matches, citing a February 2026 court order. The Commercial Court of Córdoba dismissed the request on May 19, 2026, accepting NordVPN's technical evidence that the IP list was rapidly changing and that blanket blocking would disrupt legitimate websites. The court found no deliberate violation and ruled the fines unjustified. The underlying case continues."