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The Pirates And Trolls Of Porn Valley
BuzzFeed reports on the attorneys who have been pursuing people who have pirated adult movies. Attorney Marc Randazza commented in the article: I think it’s important for companies to bring these cases. Otherwise, there’s no disincentive to stealing. Read More….
David McKee, Are you a Tool?
I don’t know, but I think you might be learning a thing or two about the Streisand Effect. Apparently, Dennis Laurion did not like Dr. McKee’s bedside manner, reviewing him thusly: When I mentioned Dr. McKee’s name to a friend who is a nurse, she said, ‘Dr. McKee is a real tool! Case was dismissed as being pure opinion, but reinstated on appeal. It is now before the Minnesota Supreme Court. Regardless of the outcome, gajillions more have seen the negative review. Lawyers should counsel their clients on the potential of the Streisand Effect when handling cases such as
Primer On the Law of User-Generated Content
This blog often features articles on developments in § 230 of the Communications Decency Act, or the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but the significance – and nuance – of such rulings may not be immediately appreciable to many readers. Hopefully such posts are helpful to lawyers. However, they are important to non-lawyers and even only casual users of the Internet. In order to provide retroactive context to those articles and background for future ones, we provide this brief history of Internet-related laws. … In the two decades since the Internet reached large-scale consumer adoption, its role in business, recreation and
This Message Brought to You By the World's Biggest Drag
Earlier this month, the State Department’s Chief Diversity Officer, John Robinson, admonished us all to watch what we say because, yet again, somebody somewhere might be offended. Source. (see column entitled “Diversity Notes”, beginning on P. 8) Most people are already familiar with the term “handicap” and why those who take issue with it do so. Similarly, anyone who’s seen the Boondock Saints knows the consequences of using “Rule of Thumb”. But also added to the growing list of verboten phrases are: “Hold down the fort” for being offensive to Native Americans, “Black and Tan” for being insensitive to the
Crime, Inc: Hollywood Robbery
CNBC explores the entertainment industry and the impact of piracy in Crime Inc–Hollywood Robbery. CNBC interviewed attorney Marc Randazza for the program. The program will air on August 30, 2012 at 9 p.m. on CNBC. For a preview of the program, go here.
The Copyrightability of Porn
Back in April, I wrote an article “Challenging The Copyrightability Of Porn” (html version – digital mag version) This was to confront a growing chorus of voices questioning whether porn can be copyrighted. You likely don’t need to read my article to know where I come down on it. Over the past week, The First Amendment Lawyers’ Association has honored me by permitting me to file amicus briefs on its behalf in Colorado and Massachusetts, confronting this issue in the courts. (The MA one is a little better refined)
FALA Asks Court to Dismiss Claim Porn Is Not Copyrightable
XBiz writes about a friend of the court brief filed by the First Amendment Lawyers Association asking a Colorado court to dismiss a claim that pornography is not copyrightable. Attorney Marc Randazza serves as national secretary for FALA and filed the brief. The article says: If accepted, Randazza said, a judge’s declaration over the issue could impose new restrictions, or revive long-discredited ones, on what constitutes a “useful art” under the Copyright Clause. Read More…
BangBros Fingers Affiliate Who Allegedly Registered BangBross.com
XBiz reports that BangBros.com has sued an affiliate for cybersquatting, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. BangBros.com is represented by the Randazza Legal Group in the suit. The article states: BangBros said in the suit that Thomas and Stratis provided false registration information and used a Whois privacy service because they were fully aware that their conduct infringed upon BangBros trademark and breached their affiliate deal. Read More…
Kim Dotcom… point, counterpoint, discuss
Kim Dotcom posted this video: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MokNvbiRqCM] and a parodist posted this one [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqrZ2BfeVw] [polldaddy poll=6450163]
No Facebook account? Seek Help Before You Hurt Someone.
Apparently, an article published on tagesspiegel.de points out that not having a Facebook profile could be problematic because, hey, neither that asshole in Colorado nor Anders Breivik had one, so you know…. Source. Yes, those who have resisted the urge to use a clever profile pic of a fuzzy kitteh and share the inane details of their daily lives might as well buy a cabin and get cracking on that manifesto. Could it be that maybe the non-facebook-profile-haver just isn’t a narcissistic douche nozzle who thinks the world gives a shit about his or her political idiocy, religious jackassery, stupid
Randazza Legal Group: The Case for Relocating Porn Production to Las Vegas
XBiz features an article by attorneys Marc J. Randazza and J. Malcolm DeVoy IV of the Randazza Legal Group regarding the case for relocating porn production to Las Vegas. The article states: The fact is, Condom Wars or not, there are very good business, legal and logistical reasons for relocating to Las Vegas. Read More…
Oron.com Ordered to Pay Corbin Fisher $550,000
XBiz broke the news today that U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro of Nevada issued an order enforcing the settlement agreement between Corbin Fisher and file locker Oron.com, resulting in a $550,000 award for Corbin Fisher. Attorney Marc Randazza represents Corbin Fisher. Read More…
Judge Enforces Corbin Fisher/Oron.com Settlement, Dismisses Case
AVN reports that U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro of Nevada ordered the settlement between Corbin Fisher and Oron.com to be enforced, resulting in an award of $550,000 for Corbin Fisher. Attorney Marc Randazza represents Corbin Fisher in this matter. Read More…
Chick-fil-A and free speech
Attorney Marc Randazza guest writes a post for CNN about the First Amendment implications of speaking out against Chick-fil-A CEO’s recent controversial comments about gay marriage. Randazza says: The First Amendment protects you from government action suppressing your right to free speech. It does not protect you from private individuals’ negative reaction to your speech. Read More…
Russia's Pussy Riot
By J. DeVoy The Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot are being charged with “hooliganism” for mocking religion and criticizing Vladimir Putin, Russia’s actual, then de facto, then actual again, leader. The band’s alleged crime: entering the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow, climbing on the altar and exhorting the Virgin Mary to “throw Putin out!” (source.) The women face up to seven years in prison for their charges. (source.) “Our motives were exclusively political,” said defendant Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, age 22. (source.) Russia is considered one of the four fast-growing BRIC nations that have vastly expanded in political and economic might over the
Internet providers turn to attorneys to protect content
KSNV Las Vegas reports on how content providers are turning to attorneys to protect their content online. Attorney Marc Randazza states: It’s a really old message that I would’ve hoped everyone would have learned by kindergarten: don’t steal. Read More…
And that is how Boston rolls, you bigoted douchebag
Good for you, Mayah. H/T: Janelle
Unedited footage from lunar landing
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This is the best way to fight the Westboro Baptist Church
… or any other speech you don’t like… with more speech.