Virtual Legality

Richard Hoeg

Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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Did the Spider-Man No Way Home Leaks Make You a Federal Criminal? (VL529)

Virtual Legality

08/23/21 • 23 min

With anticipation as high as it is for Tom Holland's third stint as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony (making the movie in partnership with Disney and Marvel) has had quite the time keeping details of the film under wraps. But on Sunday, August 22, 2021, a secretive marketing machine's worst fears were realized. An unfinished version of the teaser trailer was presented to the world in perhaps the most unflattering way possible. As takedown notices and DMCA claims ensued, it was obvious enough that the leakers would be held responsible, but the greater question might just be - Does anyone else have anything to worry about? The answer may surprise you. With a great Internet connection comes great responsibility...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/asaHu0Wz4Co #SpiderMan #NoWayHome #Leaks *** CHANNEL SUPPORT PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Patreon Sponsors!) 01:15 Spider-Man Leaks 04:11 Copyright Infringement and Takedowns 09:23 Defending Trade Secrets 17:50 The Pokemon Settlements 21:02 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: "Sony Moves Quickly to Block Alleged ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Leak on Social Media" The Hollywood Reporter - August 22, 2021 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sony-block-alleged-spider-man-no-way-home-trailer-leak-1235001375/ "Spider-Man: No Way Home Full Trailer Allegedly Leaked, Sony Pictures Issues Takedowns" Gadgets 360 - August 23, 2021 https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/spider-man-no-way-home-trailer-full-leaked-tiktok-twitter-takedown-sony-pictures-2516456 "Exclusive rights in copyrighted works" 17 USC 106 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 "Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use" 17 USC 107 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107 "Last of Us Leak Legalities" YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy-ULKii2yP9AY-Emo1_G8xN "After Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Leaks Out, Sony Is Quick To Scrub It From The Internet" CinemaBlend - August 22, 2021 https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572376/after-spider-man-no-way-home-trailer-leaks-out-sony-quick-scrub-from-internet "Theft of trade secrets" 18 USC 1832 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1832 "Definitions" 18 USC 1839 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1839#3 The Pokemon Company International v Cruz Stipulated Judgment - June 22, 2021 https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.280312/gov.uscourts.wawd.280312.52.0.pdf First Amendment US Constitution https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/first_amendment *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

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GAMERS BEWARE - Publishers Are Setting Copyright Infringement Traps(VL643)

Virtual Legality

03/17/22 • 26 min

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (what a name!) is the latest game to raise concerns about streaming guidelines, but it certainly isn't the first (and won't be the last). Why is gaming's present "largesse" and guidelines structure so risky? It's more what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/cPm7N-sj36M #Streaming #Copyright #Infringement *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store *** Discussed in this episode: SQUARE ENIX SITES https://square-enix-games.com/sopffo/en-gb/streaming-guidelines/ https://square-enix-games.com/sopffo/en-us/ https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/documents/tnc TWEETS https://twitter.com/CohhCarnage/status/1503737731708592130 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1503803166638460939 PLATFORM SITES https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/dmca-guidelines/ https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3311596?hl=en https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/terms-of-service/ https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms LAW https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

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Epic v Apple: Judgment Day - Who Won? Who Lost? ...and Why? (VL538)

Virtual Legality

09/11/21 • 146 min

It's the day we've long waited for. The "Epic vs Apple" decision is in...and it's 185 pages long. Who won? Who lost? As it turns out, reasonable minds (and some unreasonable ones) can differ even there. So dust off that knowledge of antitrust law, the Sherman Act, Rules of Reason, intellectual property commissions, relevant markets, illegal restraints, anti-steering and more, and BUCKLE IN. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO (AND LINKS) AT: https://youtu.be/43CMV8KIs3E We're going feature length...in Virtual Legality. #Epic #Apple #Lawsuit *** SUPPORT THE CHANNEL PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (A Look Back) 02:13 Headline Headscratchers 04:30 The Court on Commissions 08:45 The Decision - Overview 15:20 PART I - FINDINGS OF FACT 16:28 Epic and Fortnite 24:46 Apple and the DPLA 34:59 The Relevant Market 45:51 What is a Video Game? 1:01:52 Market Share and Market Power 1:06:53 Anticompetitive Effects 1:18:17 Procompetitive Justifications 1:35:37 PART II - APPLICATION OF LAW 1:45:15 Apple DOES NOT VIOLATE Federal Antitrust Law 2:00:09 Apple DOES NOT VIOLATE California Antitrust Law 2:02:07 Anti-Steering Rules VIOLATE California Unfair Competition Law (Injunction) 2:16:01 Epic IS LIABLE for Breach of Contract 2:21:32 Conclusion (Responses) *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

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IS ACTIVISION LYING? Shareholder Sues Over Microsoft Deal Statements (VL632)

Virtual Legality

02/25/22 • 44 min

Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash. With details about the deal process now out in the open, at least one shareholder has taken umbrage at the proceedings, alleging that Activision is deliberately lying to its shareholders in order to benefit its management and board. For this fight, we're going to need some proxies...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/czCjozG-xic #Activision #Microsoft #Lawsuit *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store SEASONED GAMING BITCAST - SUNDAYS AT 11:00 EASTERN https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:53 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Overview 16:31 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hating the Deal 20:17 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hinting at Conflict 29:50 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Alleging Lies 37:50 Understanding the Impact of the Complaint 41:21 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: "Microsoft x Activision" Hoeg Law Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 "Activision Blizzard shareholder sues over Microsoft sale" Polygon - February 24, 2022 https://www.polygon.com/22949594/activision-blizzard-shareholder-lawsuit-sec-violation LAWSUIT, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cacd.844853/gov.uscourts.cacd.844853.1.0.pdf https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/78n https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.14a-9 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.14a-6 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/78t PROXY https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922025210/tm225196-3_prem14a.htm HOEG LAW VIDEOS https://youtu.be/tLPjPiWRZVo LEGAL ARTICLES https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2019/09/23/use-of-special-committees-in-conflict-transactions/ https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/pleading-damages-in-section-14-a-mergers-and-acquisitions-litigation *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

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XBOX SAID WHAT?! | The ”Fightin’ Words” of Microsoft/Activision PR (VL724)

Virtual Legality

10/12/22 • 53 min

Microsoft has taken the unusual step of commenting on recently completed and pending (!) regulatory reviews of its near $70B proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

What can we learn from their comments on CADE (Brazil) and the CMA (UK)?

A whole lot.

We love competition...in Virtual Legality.

#xbox #activision #CMA

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*** CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks FalkusVipus!)

2:00 Take Two CEO Speaks

4:35 MS Speaks on Brazil (CADE)

21:47 MS Speaks on the UK (CMA)

52:02 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

ARTICLES

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/two-interactive-ceo-says-acquiring-174000018.html

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-accuses-uk-regulator-of-adopting-sonys-complaints-over-activision-blizzard-deal/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-regulator-details-concerns-over-microsofts-proposed-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-xbox-responds

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/HazzadorGamin/status/1579015767450062848

https://twitter.com/Chris_Dring/status/1580248783761600513

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1580124742501027840

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1580239474126036992

CADE REPORT https://web.archive.org/web/20221006000803/https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddZou1UxFwR2xny_H8WpNqBA9LEUmxpnNJZhTSHmSvXvpffRtONbaxBeOzHPgm0V3c1aCdhWaTZo9OtUDTJX_L_7

CMA REPORT https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634536048fa8f5153767e533/MSFT.ABK_phase_1_decision_-_1.09.2022.pdf

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Is Game Pass ”Profitable”? | Activision may be Forcing Xbox’s Hand (VL732)

Virtual Legality

10/27/22 • 31 min

Phil Spencer has been open in his desires to grow Microsoft's Xbox division and it's Game Pass subscription product, even with folks like the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) seemingly against him.

But as at least some regulators appear to be readying their arguments to block the massive near $70B Activision acquisition, Microsoft is not sitting on its hands. What did Spencer say? Why did he say it?

Sometimes the best thing to know, is what you don't know...in Virtual Legality.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:32 Profitability and Game Pass 14:03 SEC Filings and Accounting 23:12 Rainclouds 27:36 It's Like Minecraft 29:10 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

THE CMA https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634536048fa8f5153767e533/MSFT.ABK_phase_1_decision_-_1.09.2022.pdf

ARTICLES https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23425029/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-profitable-revenues

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_accounting

https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-casts-a-very-big-cloud-11666796871

https://www.wsj.com/articles/googles-bottom-line-is-now-top-of-mind-11666739186

https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/27/23426512/microsoft-xbox-game-streaming-console-years-away

TWEETS https://twitter.com/DomsPlaying/status/1585403411188846593

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1585330443682926593

MS SEC FILING https://microsoft.gcs-web.com/node/31056/html

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Wait, How Much Does it Cost to Break-Up? - MICROSOFT x ACTIVISION (VL609)

Virtual Legality

01/20/22 • 33 min

Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash. But what's actually in the agreement between these two juggernauts? How did the reporting get at least some aspects of it wrong? And will it really cost one side or the other $2B+ to end things? You better be darn sure you want to break up...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/JgploLS9T5s #Activision #Microsoft #BreakUpFees *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STREAMLABS - https://streamlabs.com/richardhoeg STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Merger Summary 23:14 What Reps Do (and Don't) Do 31:40 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: "Microsoft x Activision" Hoeg Law Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 Activision Blizzard EDGAR Filings General https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=0000718877 Partner Letters https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005528/tm223212d11_defa14a.htm https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005529/tm223212d12_defa14a.htm Merger Summary https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000718877/000110465922005154/tm223212d3_8k.htm Merger Agreement https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000718877/000110465922005154/tm223212d3_ex2-1.htm "Fascinating Activision SEC filing about merger:.." Twitter Thread - January 19, 2022 - Stephen Totilo https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1483809973155024897 *** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

10 YEARS?! | Microsoft Bids to End Call of Duty Madness w/ Sony (VL744)

Virtual Legality

12/22/22 • 37 min

Just how long should Microsoft be made to ensure that Activision's Call of Duty game franchise remains available on Sony's PlayStation system? How long could regulators ask for? And did the FTC just show its hand?

We're often hard on them, but the New York Times is doing work today...in Virtual Legality.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The New York Times Dives In 23:22 Ten. Years. 29:47 FTC Litigation? 35:06 Conclusion

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PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

ARTICLES https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/21/technology/microsoft-activision-deal.html

FTC REVIEW https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/mergers/premerger-notification-merger-review-process

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BAYONETTA BOYCOTT BROUHAHA | $4000 Offers, Hellena Taylor, and Morality (VL725)

Virtual Legality

10/17/22 • 32 min

The wait for the release of Platinum Games' Bayonetta 3 is almost over, but fans supportive of the character's original English voice actor, Helena Taylor, have been called to wait forevermore.

What has Ms. Taylor asked for and why? Is a lowball contract offer really "immoral"? And what role does replacement Jennifer Hale have in all of this?

Let's discuss.

We thought Platinum cards had a higher credit line...in Virtual Legality.

#bayonetta #platinumgames #gaming

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:41 Statements, Rates, and Morality 25:47 Jennifer Hale and Hideki Kamiya 30:07 Conclusion ***

Discussed in this episode:

HELLENA TAYLOR STATEMENTS (THREAD) https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456

ARTICLES

https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/bayonetta-3-voice-actress-4000-dollars-boycott-1235404736/

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/oct/16/bayonetta-actor-hellena-taylora-boycott-video-game-pay-row

https://www.tmz.com/2022/10/15/bayonetta-voice-actress-hellena-taylor-offered-4k-boycott-video-game/

https://www.eurogamer.net/voice-actress-requests-fans-boycott-bayonetta-3-in-insulting-salary-fiasco

https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/15/original-bayonetta-voice-actress-refused-insulting-pay-offer-for-reprising-her-role/

https://nintendoeverything.com/platinumgames-confirms-jennifer-hale-is-the-new-voice-actress-for-bayonetta-in-bayonetta-3/

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4309487/we-won-video-game-voice-actors-end-months-long-strike-1.4310103

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/YongYea/status/1581657748990664709

https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1581692094350913537

https://twitter.com/PG_kamiya/status/1581812207913824258

MISC

https://www.sagaftra.org/files/2020InteractiveRateSheetFinal.pdf

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DON’T LISTEN TO THIS! | Xbox, Activision, and EU Phase 2 Escalation (VL737)

Virtual Legality

12/08/22 • 27 min

The European Commission, regulatory arm of the European Union, seems to be walking the same path as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in its evaluation of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

But this isn't news.

Let's talk about why not.

Repetition is the branding iron of knowledge...in Virtual Legality.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:27 EU Looks to Escalate 10:44 PC Gamer Escalates a Bit More 17:44 What Even is Phase II? 26:05 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

ARTICLES https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-launch-advanced-microsoft-activision-probe-after-no-remedies-issued/

https://www.pcgamer.com/eu-is-about-to-launch-an-advanced-probe-into-the-microsoft-activision-deal-sources-say/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-wants-know-if-microsoft-will-block-rivals-after-activision-deal-2022-10-06/

LAW (SUMMARY)

https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/6-578-2386

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