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Equity Faces Backlash After Losing Legal Battle Against Spotlight
EntertainmentActors UnionUpdated 6 hours ago

Equity Faces Backlash After Losing Legal Battle Against Spotlight

The U.K. actors union Equity has come under fire from its ally Spotlight after losing a significant legal case. The High Court ruled that Spotlight is not an employment agency, allowing it to maintain its fees. Critics argue that the case was a misuse of resources, especially given the current challenges facing the industry.

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