U.K. actors union Equity has been blasted by its “oldest ally” Spotlight , after losing a protracted legal battle against the talent directory.

“Equity’s decision to launch legal proceedings against Spotlight has been an enormous waste of both organisations’ time and resources – and actors’ subscriptions – when the industry faces a raft of external challenges that require a collective, measured response. Spotlight has repeatedly called for dialogue to avoid costly legal proceedings,” said Spotlight managing director Matt Hood following the High Court judgment.

“We strongly believe that Equity launched cynical, performative and expensive legal proceedings against Spotlight as a publicity stunt with the objective of damaging its oldest ally. Equity members should rightly question the d

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