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California Judge Criticizes Decision to Grant Food Companies $600K in Legal Costs After Lawsuit Victory

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LOS ANGELES – A judge in California expressed his disapproval on Wednesday over the decision to award over $600,000 in legal costs to food companies, including Walmart, following their victorious defense in a lawsuit. The judge deemed the move “stupid” and raised concerns about the fairness of the outcome. In the lawsuit, which alleged deceptive advertising practices, the food companies emerged as the winners. However, rather than celebrating their victory, the judge questioned the rationale behind granting such a substantial amount in legal costs to the defendants. He criticized the decision, suggesting that it lacked … Read more

Landmark Decision: Disney Found Liable for $600K in Copyright Trial over Innovative Motion-Capture Technology

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a copyright trial that involved motion-capture technology, a US jury has ruled that Disney owes $600,000. The trial centered on allegations made by a company called SAG-AFTRA, which represents performers, that Disney used its members’ performances in blockbuster films without authorization. The trial lasted for three weeks and ended with the jury issuing a verdict in favor of SAG-AFTRA. Motion-capture technology, which involves recording an actor’s movements and digitally transferring them onto a computer-generated character, has become increasingly popular in the film industry. This trial shed light on the legal … Read more