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

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

Innovative Mobile Apartment Complexes Endeavor to Resolve Garbage Service Issues, Asserts Lawyer

MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile apartment complexes in Alabama are facing the challenge of restoring garbage service after a contract dispute between the city and the garbage collection company, according to a lawyer representing the residents. The complexes have been working hard to find a solution to the ongoing problem. Residents in these mobile apartment complexes have been dealing with garbage piling up for weeks, resulting in unsanitary conditions and unpleasant odors. The lack of proper garbage disposal has created a major inconvenience and health hazard for the residents. The lawyer representing the residents expressed their … Read more