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Ukrainian Filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa to Lead Jury at 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, Amidst a Star-Studded Lineup

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has been appointed president of the jury for the main competition at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, which will run from August 15 to 22. This prestigious role was announced on Friday, highlighting Loznitsa’s significant contribution to cinema. Joining Loznitsa on the jury are Serbian actor Dragan Mićanović, Romanian director and actor Emanuel Pârvu, Bosnian-Dutch filmmaker Ena Sendijarević, and Berlin International Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle. This diverse panel will be responsible for selecting the recipients of the Heart of Sarajevo awards, which honor outstanding achievements … Read more

"Uncovering Asbestos Atrocities: A Lawyer’s Fight for Justice Reshapes Corporate Responsibility"

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London, England — The landscape of business and human rights has drastically evolved over the past few decades, transitioning from a niche academic interest to a mainstream arena of ethical debate. In the mid-1990s, however, the concept of corporate accountability for human rights violations was still largely a theoretical pursuit. It was during this time that a young attorney, Richard Meeran, embarked on a historic legal battle against Cape Plc, a prominent asbestos firm in the UK, which had devastating effects on communities in South Africa. David Kinley’s compelling narrative, “In a Rain of Dust,” … Read more

"Yankees’ Aaron Judge Joins Elite Company, Matching A-Rod’s Home Run Record Amidst Thrilling Comeback Against Braves"

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Atlanta, Georgia — The legacies of New York Yankees stars Alex Rodriguez and Aaron Judge will forever be intertwined, bound not only by their remarkable on-field achievements but also by the significant eras they represent in the franchise’s rich history. Rodriguez played his last game for the Yankees on August 12, 2016, shortly after his 41st birthday. By that point, his performance had declined sharply, culminating in a .200 batting average. Over his 12 seasons in New York, however, he amassed 351 home runs, achieved in 1,509 games, with 6,520 plate appearances. As Rodriguez was … Read more

Nintendo Shifts Patent Strategy in Ongoing Legal Clash with Pocketpair Over ‘Palworld’

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Nintendo’s legal battle with Pocketpair over the monster-collecting game Palworld has taken a new twist with the company surprising many by updating one of its patents. This update might grant Nintendo a strategic edge in their ongoing lawsuit, which began in 2024. In the suit, Nintendo claims that Pocketpair has violated three of its patents, primarily focusing on the notable similarities between Palworld and the well-known Pokémon franchise. Pocketpair has countered by making adjustments to Palworld, particularly in areas involving the mechanics of capturing creatures. The updated patent now includes intricate technical terminology pertaining to … Read more