Kenneth Pybus's Archive

House Bill Introduced for Copyright Small Claims

by   |  12.20.17  |  Copyright and Trademark

Photographers in the United States are now one step closer toward seeing a copyright small claims system for pursuing infringements on a smaller scale. A new bipartisan House bill has introduced the CASE Act, which stands for the “Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017.” More »

Netflix Stole My VHS Cassette Photos for Its Stranger Things Boxed Set

by   |  12.20.17  |  Copyright and Trademark

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MSU professor sues Wal-Mart over fishing license that says he cleans toilets | Crime and Courts | bozemandailychronicle.com

by   |  12.17.17  |  Libel

A Montana State University professor is suing the world’s largest retailer for libel after, he says, an employee at the Bozeman store listed the occupation on the professor’s fishing license More »

Charlie Sheen suing National Enquirer over Corey Haim sex claims – iMediaEthics

by   |  12.17.17  |  Libel

The National Enquirer claimed actor Charlie Sheen raped the late actor Corey Haim when Haim was 13 years old and Sheen was 19.  Now Sheen is suing the tabloid.

Source: Charlie Sheen suing National Enquirer over Corey Haim sex claims – iMediaEthics More »

Can you be sued for sharing your #MeToo story? – Salon.com

by   |  12.16.17  |  Libel

“Silence breakers” are Time magazine’s “person of the year.” But naming names carries some risk More »

Free speech as seen by a believer in an Abrahamic religion | Free Speech Debate

by   |  12.02.17  |  Free Speech

Islam, Christianity and Judaism are often accused of wanting to restrict free speech. Dominic Burbidge suggests a radically different perspective, from inside the thought-system of the Abrahamic faiths.

Source: Free speech as seen by a believer in an Abrahamic religion | Free Speech Debate More »

Judge issues ruling on Albany High online posting lawsuits

by   |  11.30.17  |  Free Speech, Internet speech, student speech

The lawsuits were filed on behalf of 10 students disciplined after the discovery of the Instagram account in March. More »

Supreme Court won’t hear Birdville ISD case over student-led prayers at board meetings | Politics | Dallas News

by   |  11.29.17  |  Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause

Source: Supreme Court won’t hear Birdville ISD case over student-led prayers at board meetings | Politics | Dallas News

U.S. Supreme Court has rejected 8 other Episcopal cases. S.C. group hopes its case is different | State News | southstrandnews.com

by   |  11.27.17  |  Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause

The U.S. Supreme Court is known for refusing to review disputed constitutional issues until the right case comes along. More »

Supreme Court Won’t Take Texas Case Over Student-Led Prayer – Houston Public Media

by   |  11.27.17  |  Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause

The Supreme Court is leaving in place a court ruling that a Texas school board can open its meetings with student-led public prayers without running afoul of the Constitution’s prohibition against government-established religion. More »