Internet
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Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Lawyer Writes Absurd Demand Letter And Gets Called Out In Court
Backing an adversary against the wall can be fun, but can backfire spectacularly. -
Pornography, Technology
Lawyer: Apple Should Protect Me From My Porn Addiction
An attorney brings a federal suit against Apple for failing to block him from naked ladies. - Sponsored
AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work. -
Barack Obama, Basketball, Constitutional Law, Election Law, Football, Google / Search Engines, Non-Sequiturs, Politics, SCOTUS, Sports, Supreme Court, Video games
Non-Sequiturs: 07.09.13
* Ed O’Bannon asks the NCAA to agree in writing not to retaliate against any current athlete that joins his lawsuit against the organization. How sad is it that a non-profit organization committed to helping students needs to be reminded not to retaliate against students? In other news, NCAA Football 14 (affiliate link) came out today. [USA Today] * More SCOTUS Term analysis. Tom Goldstein, Adam Liptak, and Jess Bravin have been invited to explain to the Heritage Foundation what an awesome term it had. [Heritage] * The Shelby County decision completely lacks any foundation for the argument that the Voting Rights Act violates the Constitution. Yeah, but besides that… [Lawyers, Guns & Money] * What is wrong with soccer fans? Referee stabs player and then ends up like Ned Stark. [Legal Juice] * Mayer Brown reports that Mexican leaders are lining up behind energy sector reform. [Breaking Energy] * Ever wonder about the extent of Internet censorship around the world? Here’s a handy chart showing how Google is censored in various countries around the world. [io9] * Obama caves to Republican requests to suspend law. Republicans label Obama tyrannical for suspending that law. Bravo. [Wall Street Journal]
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Advertising, Intellectual Property, Patents, Pornography, Technology
Company Claims Patent On Pop-Up Ads, Sues Porn & Travel Companies
A patent troll you can root for... -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Really?..
Anonymity is not all it's cracked up to be on the Internet. -
English Grammar and Usage, Law Professors, Law Schools, Quote of the Day, Technology
Lawyers Like Their Evidence Like They Like Their Dates: Cheap, Quick, and Easy
Behold the power of the internet: why hire an expert when a tool like this is available online? -
Crime, Rape, Sex
Internet Sensation Arrested for Lawyer's Murder
Investigation of tragic murder leads authorities to Internet celebrity who knows a thing or two about beating people up... -
Privacy, Technology
Cybersecurity Bill Allows Employers To Seize Employee Facebook Passwords... Wait, What?
It may claim to be about protecting people online, but CISPA supporters are actually downright hostile to protecting individuals on the Internet. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Biglaw, King & Spalding, Technology
You've Got (No) Mail! Major Law Firm Blocks Employee Email Access
Due to security concerns, the lights will now go out on personal emails. -
Pornography, Technology
European Parliament Considers Banning All Pornography
A recap of the legal maneuvering in Europe as they consider shutting off the porn spigot. -
Intellectual Property, Music, Technology
Is It 'Fair' That Baauer Gets The Proceeds From Harlem Shake Videos?
Moral of the story: It's good to inspire a meme. -
Deaths, International Law, Jersey Shore, Labor / Employment, Non-Sequiturs, Sports, Tax Law
Non-Sequiturs: 11.27.12
* Legendary union leader Marvin Miller died today at the age of 95. This is a guy who lost a huge case at the Supreme Court fighting against Major League Baseball, and still found a way to win. He wasn’t a lawyer, but he mastered the law. [USA Today] * Tax professors weigh in on the fiscal cliff. [Tax Prof Blog] * Jersey Shore residents are suing over sand dune protection from storms. They’re not suing because they’re weren’t protected enough, they’re suing because the new sand dunes block their ocean view. [Asbury Park Press] * Yahoo! and NBA lawyers might need to talk about what, precisely, the NBA is endorsing. [Marc Edelman Blog] * I’m going to go on and vote “no” on the question of whether or not the U.N. should get to “govern” the internet. Wait… I don’t get a “vote” on what the U.N. should do? Well, that sounds like a good reason to go back to not giving a crap about anything the U.N. says. [The Volokh Conspiracy] * Looks like the wheel finally came ’round on InTrade. [Dealbreaker] * The Justice Resource Center, coordinator of the 2013 NYSBA High School Mock Trial Tournament, seeks voluntary attorney-coaches. Help teach young people about the law — and get CLE credit, too! [Justice Resource Center] -
ACLU, California, Perverts, Sex, Technology
California To Rid Internet Of Perverts
Bad news for sex offenders in California.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business.
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50…
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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Cyberlaw, Defamation, Divorce Train Wrecks, Drugs, Racism, Rape, Technology, Texas
Don't Mess With This Texan: He is One Tough Underdog
The continuing saga of a small town, East Texas lawyer that could easily turn into the next three-hour, Oscar-winning Daniel Day Lewis epic... -
Intellectual Property, Technology
'Declaration of Internet Freedom' Contemplates No Rights or Freedoms Worth Declaring
Instead of reading the Declaration of Internet Freedom, re-read the Declaration of Independence and be happy somebody bothered to write that down... -
Cyberlaw, Defamation, Document Review, Free Speech, Technology, Texas
Texas Couple Wins Massive Defamation Verdict Against (No Longer) Anonymous Commenters
Anonymous Internet commenters get hit with a $13 million defamation verdict… -
Advertising, Career Center, Email Scandals, Shameless Plugs, Technology, This Is an Ad
Career Center: Four Bad Work Habits You Should Break
If your job is wearing you out, or you just plain hate it, have you ever considered that you may be contributing to the problem? Lateral Link has come up with four bad office practices that are detrimental to your career. Find out if you’re guilty of any of these bad work habits, and how […] -
Antitrust, Arnold & Porter, Biglaw, Breasts, Department of Justice, Gay Marriage, Google / Search Engines, Law Schools, Morning Docket, New Jersey, Privacy, Real Estate, Sex, Technology
Morning Docket: 01.25.12
* Time for a Biglaw battle: William Baer of Arnold & Porter is the front runner to take over the DOJ’s antitrust division, but could he lose the spot to one of O’Melveny’s finest, Richard Parker? [Blog of Legal Times] * It’s about time people remembered there’s no such thing as privacy anymore, but in […]
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Drinking, Football, Intellectual Property, Non-Sequiturs, Pregnancy / Paternity, Sports, United Kingdom / Great Britain, Wall Street, Weddings, Women's Issues
Non-Sequiturs: 11.16.11
* Happy American Censorship Day! Sign these petitions in celebration so you can keep your internet the way you like it — full of infringing and fabulous content. [Volokh Conspiracy] * A prospective law student got married at Zuccotti Park this weekend. Best protest wedding ever? I guess the honeymoon ended after they were evicted. […] -
Celebrities, Food, Gay Marriage, Hair, Hotties, Kids, Morning Docket, Old People, Pregnancy / Paternity, Texas, Weddings, Women's Issues
Morning Docket: 11.15.11
* Deborah Batts, the first openly gay judge to serve on the federal bench, got married this weekend. We hope she doesn’t become the first openly gay federal judge to get divorced. [New York Times] * Things are getting hairy for Kim Kardashian, and not just because she’s Armenian. A hair removal company is suing […]