Florida's favorite anti-First Amendment crusader, Polk County sheriff Grady Judd, recently said one of the most foolish (and if you think about it -- scary) things I've ever seen in print. Judd said. "I could write the inside story on criminals who hide under the cover of free speech.''...
A Hyjacked Performance of “Invincible Summer” at The American Repertory Theatre: An (In)Appropriate Form of Protest? On April 19, 2007, Mike Daisey performed his spoken word piece, Invincible Summer in Boston. A group of 87 audience members, described as "members of a Christian high school visiting from Northern...
No, don't worry, not me. Barry is very tolerant of wide open and robust debate - as an academic institution should be (and that's the second most important reason why I love teaching here). But, check this out: Nicholas Winset said he was terminated and permanently barred from campus following a...
I had a link to the youtube video of the Fenway Pizza Throwing Fiasco. Unfortunately, MLB doesn't think that this was fair use, and it has been removed. Honestly, the best part is the announcers' commentary about it. Here is the video, until someone cries about it: Part...
I don't know what "Clever WOT" means, but I've never asked. Nevertheless, this guy is a law student somewhere who nails copyright issues a lot better than most IP professors. This is probably one of his better discussions. With that, I'll provide you with a reaction I sent out...
The Washington Post reports that EU officials are working on pushing new regulations to combat hate crimes and racism. A laudable goal. A bad way to get there. The documents urge E.U. nations to impose prison sentences of up to three years for individuals convicted of denying...
Please bring your $7 per ticket to class on Tuesday....
As a follow up to my posting on "Prinz" von Anhalt. I was forwarded this email from a source that will remain confidential. From: EMAIL ADDRESS REDACTED Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 6:06 PM Subject: Re: question from journalist Dear Sir, In our homepage www.anhalt-askanien.de you can find all the details about the...
I will not comment upon this litigation, as it is ongoing and I am one of the attorneys handling the case. Nevertheless, for your education and edification, I will provide the documents pertinent to the Veranda Partners v. Giles case that are already matters of public record. News...
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