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The transcript discusses a legal case involving Shanitra Anthony, who was fired after protesting Bill Maher's use of a racial slur on his HBO show. Anthony filed a lawsuit against her employer, Attention, claiming discrimination and retaliation. The Los Angeles Superior Court ruled in her favor, suggesting a discriminatory motive behind her termination. Attention argues the firing was part of a business strategy shift. The case is now heading to a California appeals court, with Anthony able to recover legal expenses.

What was the main reason Shanitra Anthony organized her coworkers?

• To support a company merger

• To discuss a new business strategy

• To protest Bill Maher's racial slur

• To plan a company event

What was Attention's stated reason for Anthony's termination?

• Her lack of qualifications

• A strategic shift to video content

• Her vocal protests in the workplace

• A company-wide downsizing

What legal argument did Attention use to defend against Anthony's claims?

• The firing was due to financial losses

• The firing was protected by anti-SLAPP laws

• The firing was due to a merger

• The firing was a result of poor performance

What did the court find sufficient to suggest a discriminatory motive?

• Anthony's lack of experience

• Anthony's performance reviews

• Anthony's race and her protests

• Anthony's frequent absences

What legal action did Attention take after the court's ruling?

• They settled with Anthony

• They filed an appeal

• They filed for bankruptcy

• They accepted the ruling