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Flying the (Un)Friendly Skies: the Challenge of First Amendment Freedoms in the UAV Age

The recently-passed holiday season offered the usual installment of cinematic blockbusters, none more celebrated than the latest installment in the.. Read More

What is the 1 Thing Every Online Marketer Should Know?

Sure, every advertiser knows to tell the truth. But, like so many things, when it comes to social media people seem to forget the basics. As the.. Read More

Federal Circuit Finds "Offensive" Trademarks Are Protected by the First Amendment

As many of us were celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals was busy overturning thirty years of.. Read More

Splitting the Dancing Baby: Both Sides are Crying Over the Ninth Circuit's Lenz v. Universal Music Corp. Holding

In a not-so-shocking development, both sides in a closely watched copyright suit known as the "Dancing Baby" case are urging the United States Court.. Read More

Be Cautious When Social Networking is All "Atwitter" at Your Workplace

We use social media all the time. Make it a point during the day to notice how often you see a friend or colleague checking a Facebook update or.. Read More

Jeepers Peepers! Peeple, the Yelp for People App Redefines Privacy

People may choose to avoid social media for any number of reasons. Refusing to engage with social media does not make you a luddite or old-fashioned... Read More

Recap: Ohio State Bar Association Law & Media Conference 2015

This past Friday, October 16, 2015, the Ohio State Bar Association hosted its annual Law & Media Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Faruki Ireland & Cox.. Read More

Keep on Dancing: Ninth Circuit Suggests Fair Use is Free Speech Right

The Ninth Circuit recently resolved the question of whether fair use is a free speech right or an affirmative defense in Lenz v. Universal Music.. Read More

Can Parties Use Social Media to Provide Class Notice?

Looks like it. Courts are becoming more tolerant of social media sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, being used to assist with the class.. Read More