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Morning Docket: 06.21.11

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* The Warner Brothers legal department sure knows a quick way to cure a Hangover. The film’s tattoo copyright issue has been settled out of court. [Hollywood Reporter]

* Just how much does a Las Vegas herpes infection cost these days? $5M, but only if you’re a celebrity and you’re willing to settle to keep your name STD-free in the eyes of the public. [Daily Mail]

* Bud Selig either really hates the Dodgers, or he really hates Frank McCourt. As if being worse than the Pirates isn’t bad enough, the Dodgers’ ownership is now back up in the air. [Los Angeles Times]

* Memo to file for judges: if you’re trying to woo a public defender with gag sex books, a) you’re doing it wrong, and b) recuse yourself first if you like your job. [ABA Journal]

* Move over Groupon, because this law firm is giving away free divorces via Twitter. If you hate your spouse, sign up quickly, because this deal only lasts until June 30. [Daily Mail]

* According to Judge Arthur Alarcón, California will be able to stop writing IOUs if it abolishes the death penalty. Death row inmates now look forward to an IOU on their expectancies. [CNN Money]

* E-pimping is a pretty interesting hobby for a physics professor, right? This guy has been charged with 40 counts of promoting prostitution. I miss New Jersey. [The Record]

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