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Glenn Beck, Parody, and Trademark
Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 3:30 | 8 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 …

Family Guy Wins Court Battle Citing Fair Use
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 19:15 | 4 Comments
Family Guy Wins Court Battle Citing Fair Use

In another victory for fair use, Judge Deborah Batts ruled today that the adaptation of the song “When You Wish Upon A Star” was protected by Section 107 of The Copyright Act, otherwise known as …

NYU Law Revue: We Didn’t Hear The Question
Wednesday, 11 Mar, 2009 – 8:27 | 5 Comments
NYU Law Revue:  We Didn’t Hear The Question

For those of you who haven’t been exposed to the NYU Law Revue yet, this is a good ice-breaker.  I could deal without the exceptionally long credit intro, but the rest of it is exceptionally …

Palin v. Peta – Round 1
Wednesday, 24 Dec, 2008 – 17:51 | 2 Comments
Palin v. Peta – Round 1

Hat tip to Andy here at LG for bringing this debacle to my attention.  
Apparently, Sarah Palin and PETA have been slinging mud at each other over a PETA game parodying Governor Palin.  
Of particular …

Little Big Planet and Copyright Infringement
Sunday, 9 Nov, 2008 – 14:28 | One Comment
Little Big Planet and Copyright Infringement

For the unenlightened, Little Big Planet is a game which is heavily focused on user-created content.  While the game was recently delayed for references to the Koran, there are already a slew of youtube videos …

Hi, I’m a Mac. And I’m a PC.
Tuesday, 1 Jan, 2008 – 12:58 | No Comment
Hi, I’m a Mac. And I’m a PC.

I’m back from Tennessee, and realizing how much I have to do before next semester begins. Most noteworthy, I have to become certified for the Volunteer Incoming Tax Assistance Program, and finish sending out my summer associate …