Posted inLawsuits

Studio Delivers a False Ad

Actress didn’t make the cut

A judge has ruled that despite free speech protections, based on a commercial factor, movie studios could be held liable for releasing content in previews or trailers that do not later display on the big screen. The ruling leaves the right to sue in the hands of fans. Aside from providing moviegoers with a heartfelt comedy for the ages, the 2019 film, Yesterday, also produced a trailer that featured actress, Ana de Armas, in the role of a potential love interest. The actress, who stars in Knives Out and Blonde, delivered a strong performance that is now included as a deleted scene in Yesterday.

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Posted inLawsuits

Google Runs from Lawsuit

Affecting the opinions of voters?

As the 2020 presidential election quickly approaches, former democratic candidates are coming forward to justify why they felt they could not or did not progress further in the race. Hawaii representative, Tulsi Gabbard, is one such candidate.  In July 2019, Gabbard filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming the ever-popular technology company inhibited Gabbard’s web presence by temporarily suspending her campaign ad account.  Gabbard sought damages in the amount of $50 million. Just this past week, a California Central District Court judge dismissed the case.

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Posted inSettlements

Right to Wear a T-Shirt Confirmed for High School Student

An Ohio teenager won the right to wear a "Jesus is not a homophobe" t-shirt at his high school. First forced to reverse the t-shirt during a gay rights awareness day at school, he was later threatened with suspension should he wear the shirt again. Today, the young man won in settlement both $20,000 and the right to wear the shirt.
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