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Entertainment & Sports

Nov. 8, 2011

High court considers idea theft case

The Supreme Court is expected to decide as early as today whether to review the case of a would-be TV producer who sued Pilgrim Films & Television Inc. for allegedly stealing his idea and creating the reality show "Ghost Hunters."


By Erica E. Phillips


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A recurring theme for Hollywood's legal community - the idea-theft lawsuit - could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. If the justices agree to review the petition, it could stave off a potential onslaught of similar claims against Hollywood studios, particularly in the reality television genre.


The Supreme Court's decision on the petition is expected as early as today in the case of a would-be...

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