Samantha Beckett
Samantha Beckett (not her real name) is an attorney with more than ten years of experience working in Biglaw. When not traveling back in time, she is most likely billing it. Her writing has been featured in state and federal courts across the nation and in the inboxes of countless clients, colleagues, and NSA analysts. She can be reached at [email protected].
Posts by Samantha Beckett
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Copyright, Free Speech, Rap, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
On Remand: Pretty Woman Walking Down First Street
How did a rap group wind up in front of the Supreme Court? It all started with a song. -
Art, Contracts
On Remand: Stolen Art Disappears Into The Starry Night And A Lawyer Goes To Prison
If you think lawyers would make bad criminals, you're probably right. - Sponsored
Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence
Why M&A cybersecurity due diligence? -
Technology
On Remand: Wikipedia, The FBI, And Hitler?
A couple years ago, Wikipedia schooled the FBI on how to read a statute.
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Intellectual Property, Kids, Movies, Trademarks
Career Alternatives For Lawyers: Inherit Valuable Property
The untold story of the Chipmunks is a tale of law school and aggressive litigation. -
Holidays and Seasons
On Remand: Is Mardi Gras The Big Easy Lawsuit?
Looking back at some wacky Mardi Gras lawsuits. -
Contracts, Sports
On Remand: Museums Will Take The Shirt Off Your Back, But Will They Return It?
An Olympic legal tale of hockey jerseys and contracts. -
Intellectual Property, Music, Trademarks, United Kingdom / Great Britain
On Remand: Apple Wedges Itself Into The Music Business
The Beatles’ company, Apple Corps, sued Apple Computer in Britain. Who prevailed in this legal battle of the Apples?