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The Texas Film Commission acted within its authority when it decided after the release of the film “Machete” to deny its producers state incentive funds, a court ruled Friday.
Source: Court: State Can Deny Funds for “Machete” Producers | The Texas Tribune More »
Cable TV, satellite and radio will have to provide online access to their political files. More »
This this is a trademark law case, and it’s interesting in its own right; but the discussion of the “American rule” is just as interesting. Some will argue a “loser pays” rule discourages justice and has a chilling effect on access to the courts, but this post offers a pretty good summary of the other side, which is persuasive to me. (I’d suspect I’m in the minority as a lawyer on this question.) More »
Bryan Lewis asked yesterday about Holmes’ “falsely shouting fire in a crowded theater” analogy when talking about Schenck’s opposition to the U.S. involvement in World War I. Bryan asked what about when people are wrong in their speech but they honestly believe there’s a fire. More »
A federal judge in Pennsylvania sides with comedian Bill Cosby and grants his motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by Renita Hill. More »
Thanks to Hannah Little for pointing us to this incredibly depressing story. “Judge Judy” is worth negative points on any upcoming exams… More »
Cadbury has stopped rival Nestle from trademarking the 4-finger shape of the KitKat and can now make its own version More »
Missouri gives grants for resurfacing playgrounds with scrap tire products — but excludes playgrounds affiliated with religious institutions. Is that constitutional? More »
A district judge in San Francisco said that Congress and the president can choose to “extend the protection of law to animals as well as humans” — but that for now, no, monkeys can’t own copyrights. More »
