Richard Prince is a well-known artist who has been sued for appropriating others’ photos. In an oft-cited previous case, he was sued in the Second Circuit (in New York) for
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Why Movie Chains Should Breathe a Sigh of Relief Over the Aurora Verdict
A civil jury in Colorado has just decided that Cinemark is not liable for the terrible shooting in Colorado. The jury took less than a day to reach its verdict.
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When Pigs…: Protecting Yourself Through the Clearance Process
A national TV network has a series with a funny recurrent trope: a model pig that lets out obnoxious noises. The problem is that the pig was a real product
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The One and Only Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns’ 4 hour salute of Jackie Robinson premiered on Monday. A few notes:
- He was a UCLA Bruin. The Dodgers wanted a college man for its first African-American player.
Trademark Infringement: U.K. Court Is Not Happy With The T.V. Show Glee
In early February, a court in the United Kingdom held that the title of the television show “Glee” infringed
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