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Glenn Beck, Parody, and Trademark
Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 3:30 | 6 Comments
Glenn Beck, Parody, and Trademark

When did you stop beating your wife?
When will conservative media pundit Glenn Beck deny that he raped and murdered a young girl in 1990?
There is no right answer to either question, but a satirical website …

The Anti-Google Bill And An Apology from LG
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 19:32 | 2 Comments
The Anti-Google Bill And An Apology from LG

Preface:  My apologies, but a loyal geeker just pointed out that comments on Legal Geekery have been closed for quite a while.  We’re not sure why this happened, but rest assured that those responsible have …

First Amendment CAN Trump Anonymous Libel After All
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 17:17 | No Comment
First Amendment CAN Trump Anonymous Libel After All

Ars Technica published a story today exploring a recent Maryland Court of Appeals decision calling for a First Amendment inquiry before compelling websites to turn over the information of anonymous posters accused of libel.
Apparently, the …

Judge Refuses Extension for MBTA Injunction Against MIT Students
Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 23:52 | One Comment
Judge Refuses Extension for MBTA Injunction Against MIT Students

The Tech Law Prof Blog and Ars Technica have been reporting on the MIT students who were enjoined from sharing their research into the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s faulty “Charlie Card” system with hackers at …

US v. Stevens (3d Cir en banc)
Friday, 18 Jul, 2008 – 20:54 | No Comment
US v. Stevens (3d Cir en banc)

United States v. Stevens (3d Cir. July 18, 2008) was filed today.  Stevens is an interesting case about whether a statute, 18 U.S.C. § 48 (proscribing “knowingly selling depictions of animal cruelty with the intention …

Oral Arguments
Saturday, 19 Apr, 2008 – 13:50 | No Comment
Oral Arguments

Aside from being Blue and White Weekend, today was also my oral argument. I thought it actually went really well. These were my comments:
“You said uhm a few times.”
“Don’t be afraid to pause to collect …

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