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Paul Broun hates our freedom and hates our troops
Forgive the headline, but I just love feeding conservatives neo-cons their own feces. Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., has proposed H.R. 5821, the so-called “Military Honor and Decency Act” to c… more »
The Legal Satyricon
Hey, what's the big idea? Protecting your ideas when submitting them to a third party.
Barry Shrum wrote 1 month ago: One question clients often asked me is whether an idea can be protected. The question frequently a … more »
Paul Broun hates our freedom and hates our troops
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marcorandazza wrote 2 months ago: Forgive the headline, but I just love feeding conservatives neo-cons their own feces. Rep. Paul B … more »
decide my fate
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enjolie wrote 3 months ago: should i: be a lazy ass, not go to meet-the-employers, instead go home early, relax, eat, outline (h … more »
The Georgia Court of Appeals commits attempted murder on American literature in "Red Hat Club" case.
marcorandazza wrote 3 months ago: Law.com reports on a case in which the Georgia Court of Appeals has committed the crime of attempted … more »
Another Borat Lawsuit Dismissed
marcorandazza wrote 3 months ago: In a 13-second segment of the movie, the man, Jeffrey Lemerond, visibly alarmed or frightened, is sh … more »
You Say You Want A REVOLUTION?
Barry Shrum wrote 3 months ago: You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world . . . You … more »
Fair is not always "Fair Use"
Barry Shrum wrote 4 months ago: The concept of “fair use” is a very misunderstood concept. The first common misunderstandi … more »
"More than a Feeling" - Momma, look what they've done to my song!
Barry Shrum wrote 4 months ago: I received a call from one of my readers to address the topic of whether a songwriter has the abilit … more »
Atlantic Records et al. v. Brennan: Federal Judge Denies Default Judgment for RIAA
Barry Shrum wrote 4 months ago: U.S. District Judge for the District of Connecticut Justice Janet Bond Arterton, handed down … more »
Ed Stross - Michigan Mural Case Update
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marcorandazza wrote 4 months ago: I posted on the Ed Stross mural case last night, but hadn’t yet located the decision. Now tha … more »
New Copyright Legislation, H.R. 4279, being considered by House Committee on the Judiciary
Barry Shrum wrote 4 months ago: The U.S. House of Representatives introduced a 69-page bill entitled the “Prioritizing Resourc … more »
Sammy & Me
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marcorandazza wrote 5 months ago: I still hold out hope that Samuel Alito will become what Scalia should have been — a jurist of … more »
Borat Case Dismissed on Jurisdictional Grounds
marcorandazza wrote 5 months ago: Kathie Martin, an etiquette teacher in Birmingham, who appeared in the Borat movie, brought suit aga … more »
Copyright Royalty Board begins critical hearings
Barry Shrum wrote 5 months ago: On Monday, January 28th, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) began what will be four weeks of hearings … more »
FCC Commish Tate -- Asshat of the Week
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marcorandazza wrote 5 months ago: This post comes with a soundtrack provided by the Meatmen. Listen to this song as you read this ent … more »
Another Borat Lawsuit
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marcorandazza wrote 7 months ago: Now the driver’s ed instructor from the Borat film has filed suit. This film will be featured … more »
Expert Witness Fund established to defend against RIAA Lawsuits
Barry Shrum wrote 7 months ago: The Recording Industry v. the People, an anti-RIAA blog operat ed by New York attorney, Ray Beckerma … more »
The Magic Bubble Bursts: Did the Record Labels make their own grave?
Barry Shrum wrote 7 months ago: For almost a decade now, the major labels (at the beginning there were five of them, now only four, … more »
Music Publishing 101, Part 4: Show me the money!
Barry Shrum wrote 7 months ago: Section 106 of the Copyright Act gives the owner of a copyright a bundle of rights which includes th … more »
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