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Zillow Removes 47,000 Images Amidst Landmark CoStar Lawsuit Over Copyright Issues

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Zillow, based in Seattle, has removed approximately 47,000 photos from its real estate listings amid an ongoing legal dispute that raises critical questions about copyright law. The removal comes as Zillow faces a lawsuit from CoStar Group, which accuses the online real estate marketplace of unlawfully using its property photographs without permission. The lawsuit centers around claims that Zillow utilized CoStar’s images to enhance its listings, a practice CoStar argues violates copyright laws. The removal of these photos suggests Zillow is taking a cautious approach while the case unfolds in court, reflecting the increasing scrutiny … Read more

CoStar Settles High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Trade Secrets with Rival Real Estate Platform

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant development in the highly competitive real estate market, CoStar Group, a prominent provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, has successfully resolved its legal disputes with a rival in the industry, CompStak. Both companies recently announced that they have dismissed all litigation regarding trade secrets without acknowledging any wrongdoing, effectively ending a contentious period that could have redefined competitive boundaries in their sector. The legal conflict, which concerned allegations of misappropriated trade secrets, had originally posed a potentially substantial impact on how competitive intelligence is managed … Read more

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Request Court Sanctions Against Opposing Counsel Amid Legal Showdown with Co-star

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New York – In a potent escalation of a high-profile legal feud, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are now pursuing court sanctions against the attorney representing their adversary, Justin Baldoni. They accuse the lawyer, Bryan Freedman, of making inappropriate media statements that they contend could prejudice legal proceedings. Additionally, they are seeking to bar him from questioning Lively in a related sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. The legal team for Lively and Reynolds made these moves just hours after requesting a federal judge dismiss a massive $400 million lawsuit Baldoni filed against the couple, … Read more

Blake Lively Initiates Legal Battle Against Co-Star Justin Baldoni, Alleging Sexual Harassment and Smear Campaign

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Los Angeles – Actress Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel “It Ends With Us,” alleging sexual harassment and efforts by Baldoni to tarnish her reputation. The legal battle surfaces just months after the movie, which drew considerable attention on social media, enjoyed box office success. According to legal documents, Lively accuses Baldoni of engaging in behavior that created a toxic workplace environment. This includes allegations of Baldoni showing inappropriate images and videos on set, discussing sensitive personal topics, and making unprofessional comments … Read more