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Potential DMCA Game Change in 2d Circuit Ruling on Viacom v. YouTube
By J. DeVoy The Second Circuit released its opinion in Viacom v. YouTube today, partially vacating the Southern District of New York’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the
Marine who criticized Obama seeks shelter under the First Amendment
See Washington Post. My military legal experience is limited. But, if there’s one thing I learned when I was in the Army — there’s no First Amendment on base. That
What makes Crystal Cox tick?
Wow… I never really asked what got Crystal Cox all interested in the whole Summit Bankruptcy thing. Philly Law Blog asked that question — and answers it.
Perspective
Last night, I had to make a little visit to the emergency room. (BTW, everything is just fine) You know how the ER goes. My problem was pretty big, so
WHAT THE HELL IS OOZING OUT OF OUR GROUND?????
Now THIS is what I call an “investigative blogger!” Personally, I think this may be a gay conspiracy Please, spread the word. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON???? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c6HsiixFS8]
You're all suspect!
I’m late to the party on this one, so I won’t comment too heavily on the Supreme Court’s recent decision that American citizens can be strip-searched after arrests for any
Who killed chivalry? Our "pussified legal system"
Mike at Crime & Federalism makes a good case for not giving a shit when you see someone getting harassed or picked on. (here) Essentially his point is that if
Carlos Miller on Crystal Cox
Color me embarrassed. Carlos Miller is one of my First Amendment heroes. He fights for the rights of photographers everywhere. I’m not talking as some cushy lawyer. He is in
New York Times chimes in on the Crystal Cox Story
David Carr brings us “Judge Clarifies That Bloggers Can Be Journalists (Just Not One in Particular)” this column on the Crystal Cox “bloggers vs. journalists” story. The first time this
TSA can't handle the heat of criticism
Ars Technica reports: Bruce Schneier, the security expert who coined the term “security theater” to describe the Transportation Security Agency’s airport screening procedures, was uninvited from speaking on a Monday
April Fool's Day
For those of you who did not pick up on it already, yesterday’s post on Section 230 reforms was an April Fool’s Day prank – concocted by Eric Turkewitz. Read
Section 230 Amendment strips websites of immunity from anonymous commenters
Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, who is not particularly known for his friendliness toward the First Amendment, is at it again. As chairman of the Senate homeland security committee, Lieberman urged Twitter
How Crystal Cox is helping to prove the strength of the First Amendment
If you read yesterday’s post, Judge rules, again, that blogger Crystal Cox is not a journalist. You know why? Because she ISN’T a journalist, it likely made you throw up
Judge rules, again, that blogger Crystal Cox is not a journalist. You know why? Because she ISN'T a journalist.
For those of you not familiar with the the Crystal Cox “bloggers are not journalists” case, it was a bit of a blogosphere kerfuffle when U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez
Massachusetts court strikes down ordinance limiting permits for adult businesses
By Laura Tucker A U.S. District Court in Mendon, Mass., granted summary judgment in favor of Showtime Entertainment, allowing the company a special permit to open a live nude dancing
Two Wheeled Awesomeness
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K-nknEIXa84] Disclaimer: I am trademark counsel to Ryca Motors. Super Brag: I am trademark counsel to Ryca Motors.
Economic Diversity by Legalizing Prostitution and Marijuana
KLAS-TV Channel 8 reports on different industries that could help the Nevada economy, including the adult film industry. Attorney Marc Randazza, who represents some adult film companies in Nevada, says
Spam Notes: Randazza
Spam Notes author Venkat Balasubramani recently wrote about attorney Marc Randazza’s progress in the Righthaven litigation. Balasubramani writes: Randazza (and others at the Randazza Legal Group) deserve serious kudos for taking
Verrr Nice! NOT!
Kazakh Maria Dmitrienko won the gold medal in a shooting competition in Kuwait. While she stood on the podium, they played the Kazakh National Anthem — except it wasn’t the
