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Disney Tries to Ward off Legal Battle as Gina Carano Challenges Her Firing from The Mandalorian

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Los Angeles, CA – Actress Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney over her firing from the hit series “The Mandalorian” has prompted the entertainment giant to request its dismissal. Disney argues that Carano’s claims lack legal merit and fail to state a valid cause of action. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in “The Mandalorian,” filed the lawsuit in August, alleging that Disney breached her contract and unlawfully terminated her due to her conservative political views. However, Disney’s legal team is now arguing that Carano’s claims are baseless and should be dismissed by the … Read more

Governing Dispute Ends: Disney and Florida Governor Reach Settlement, Pausing Federal Lawsuit

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has been granted a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district. The decision follows a settlement reached by the two parties in separate state court litigation. Disney had filed a request to the federal appellate court last week, citing a settlement agreement between the company and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The lawsuit had emerged after a dispute over the future development of Disney World sparked disagreement between the company and the district. As part of … Read more

Resolution Reached in Walt Disney Parks and Florida Governor Dispute over Reedy Creek Improvement District Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After a prolonged dispute between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a resolution has finally been reached in their battle over control of the government entity formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District. The settlement was announced on March 27, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), chaired by Charbel Barakat, expressed their eagerness to work with Disney in a meeting held on March 27. The tone of the meeting was amicable, suggesting a fresh start and a commitment … Read more

Disney and Florida Governor Reach Truce, Ending Two-Year Battle over Walt Disney World’s Governance

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has reached a settlement agreement with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In this truce, both parties have decided to drop the lawsuits they filed against each other and work on negotiating new development agreements for the wide area that encompasses the Orlando theme parks. Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating that it “opens a new chapter of constructive engagement” with the state government. Vahle emphasized that the agreement will enable continued investment, job creation, and … Read more