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"Korean Cinema Shines in Paris: Award-Winning Shorts from Busan Festival Take Center Stage at Cinematheque Francaise"

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PARIS — Four award-winning Korean short films showcased at the 41st Busan International Short Film Festival are set to screen at the Cinematheque Francaise, a prestigious venue known for its historical significance in cinema. The special event will take place on Monday at 7 p.m., marking the festival’s third consecutive year of presenting its films at the celebrated Parisian landmark. The screening will be held in the Jean Epstein room, named in honor of the influential French avant-garde filmmaker. Leading the lineup is “My Mother’s Story,” a touching animated short directed by Kim So-young and … Read more

Cincinnati Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict Against Property Tycoon for Fraudulent Real Estate Deal Involving Local Fitness Center

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CINCINNATI — A Hamilton County jury has awarded Revolution Fitness nearly $22.3 million in a legal battle against Doug Evans and his company, BEE Holdings, LP, after finding that they had unlawfully blocked the fitness chain from purchasing a leased property. The jury ruled that Evans and BEE Holdings engaged in deceptive practices by failing to uphold a contractual agreement that would have allowed Revolution Fitness to consider buying the space it had occupied since 2014. Evidence presented during the trial illustrated a pattern of misrepresentation and concealment on the part of Evans and his … Read more

Diddy Trial Update: Key Legal Proceedings Set the Stage for Final Arguments as Jury Instructions Take Center Stage

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NEW YORK — In a pivotal moment in Sean Combs’ federal trial, Judge Arun Subramanian convened a charge conference today, signaling a crucial step in the legal proceedings. During this meeting, prosecutors and defense attorneys finalized jury instructions, allowing jurors, who have engaged in several weeks of testimonies and evidence reviews, a day of respite. Judge Subramanian initiated the conference by confirming that both sides had reached an agreement on the language for the verdict form. He subsequently focused on the charge sheet, which lays out the specific counts against Combs. The judge provided an … Read more

Compass and Zillow Clash Intensifies as Federal Lawsuit Takes Center Stage

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A legal conflict between real estate firms Compass and Zillow has intensified, as Compass has filed a federal lawsuit against Zillow, claiming unfair business practices. Based in New York, Compass accuses Zillow of stealing data and misrepresenting listings, which the company argues undermines its competitive advantage in the real estate market. Compass alleges that Zillow’s actions constitute both copyright infringement and unfair competition. In its suit, Compass claims that Zillow has replicated proprietary information, which is integral to its business model. The suit emphasizes that such practices can mislead consumers and disrupt the integrity of … Read more