Showing posts with label First Amendment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Amendment. Show all posts
Thursday, July 17, 2014

Have California's Likeness Laws Gone Off the Deep End?

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An alleged misappropriation of Lohan's likeness As recently noted by Professor Marc Edelman on Forbes , the civil lawsuit filed by L...

Noriega Sues in L.A., Demanding "Lost Profits" from Likeness in Game

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Noriega's Mugshot In a newly-filed case in Los Angeles that is likely to even further tarnish the reputation of plaintif...
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Federal Appeals Court Prohibits "Pro-Life" License Plates

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Most states offer specialty automobile license plates that reflect a variety of special interests and political viewpoints. The ...
Sunday, February 9, 2014

Is "Dumb Starbucks" Free Speech or Just a Dumb Ploy Inviting a Lawsuit?

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A new coffee shop has opened in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, titling itself "Dumb Starbucks. "  The mock coffee shop util...
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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Toy Company Sues Beastie Boys, Claiming Parody Protects Its Viral Ad

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Screenshot from GoldieBlox's website A progressively-themed company that makes and sells toys that will supposedly help young girls...
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Thursday, September 5, 2013

"Stop Islamization" Trademark Refused: Applicants Decry Political Correctness in Appeal

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Image on AFDI Website A U.S. federal trademark application for an anti-sharia law campaign known as "STOP ISLAMIZATION ...