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With several asterisks, qualification and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain as the year turns to 2024. In a moment many observers thought might never come, at least one version of the quintessential piece of intellectual property and perhaps the most iconic character in American pop culture will be free from Disney's copyright as his first screen release, the 1928 short "Steamboat Willie," featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, becomes available for public use. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rpQWhVJ

A New York appeals court has upheld a gag order that bars Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel in his civil fraud trial. Trump's lawyers erred by suing trial Judge Arthur Engoron instead of following the normal appeals process. Closing arguments are scheduled for Jan. 11 in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit, which threatens Trump's real estate empire. The gag order, imposed after Trump disparaged his law clerk, cannot be challenged under Article 78. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7CQKayx