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Court Upholds Sanctions Against Trump’s Law Firm, Yet Ripple Effects Persist

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In New York, the legal obstacles faced by Donald Trump have intensified, particularly concerning his law firm, which has suffered sanctions that have sparked significant legal debate. These sanctions, initially viewed as a setback, have drawn sharp criticism in court, raising questions about their implications for Trump’s ongoing legal battles. The court’s dismissal of the sanctions aimed at Trump’s legal team highlights a growing tension between judicial actions and the political landscape. Critics argue that the sanctions were overly punitive, suggesting that their intent was to silence a prominent political figure rather than uphold the … Read more

Visual Effects Maestro Michał Dwojak-Hara Shares Insight on Jury Role at AdFest 2025, Highlights Creativity Over AI in Filmmaking

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Bangkok, Thailand – At the heart of Southeast Asia’s bustling creative scene, Michał Dwojak-Hara, Managing Director at Juice visual effects studio, recently served as a juror at AdFest 2025, one of the region’s premier advertising festivals. Dwojak-Hara shared insights from his time on the panels for the Film Craft Lotus and New Director Lotus awards, emphasizing the unique blend of innovation and creativity he witnessed among this year’s submissions. AdFest has long been a melting pot of cultural perspectives, and for Dwojak-Hara, this diversity was palpable in the jury room. He highlighted how the collaborative … Read more

Judge Sets Challenging Precedents for Ozempic Lawsuits Regarding Side Effects

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A recent court order presents significant challenges for individuals seeking to sue the manufacturers of Ozempic, a popular diabetes medication, over alleged adverse side effects. The ruling, issued in San Francisco, complicates the process for plaintiffs to bring their cases against the pharmaceutical giant, Novo Nordisk. The court’s determination focused on procedural aspects that could limit the breadth of claims that plaintiffs can consolidate into a single class-action lawsuit. This decision inherently stresses the necessity for plaintiffs to possibly pursue their grievances individually, a route that could diminish their negotiating power and increase legal expenses. … Read more

Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Citing Lack of ‘Adverse Effects’ on Plaintiffs

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, filed by news organizations Raw Story and AlterNet. The lawsuit accused the artificial intelligence company of using copyrighted text from the outlets without proper attribution in training its ChatGPT language model. The decision came from U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon, who found that the media outlets failed to demonstrate any direct adverse effects arising from OpenAI’s practices. The case, dismissed on Thursday, highlights the ongoing legal complexities facing AI technology’s interaction with copyrighted materials. Central to the … Read more