* The lawsuit filed by Harris Faulkner over the Hasbro toy named Harris Faulkner has been settled. [Jezebel] * A look at LGBT claims in state courts. [Lambda Legal] * The NCAA and UCLA are being sued over concussions in college football. [Los Angeles Times] * This is a complete waste of judicial resources. [Slate] * A look at the VP debate live tweets. [Law and More] * Mike Pence's terrible legacy on reproductive freedom. [Salon]
* In September, Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner sued Hasbro over a toy hamster named Harris Faulker, claiming it violated her likeness rights. Hasbro has moved to dismiss the suit by providing a judge with side-by-side photos and a snark-filled filing. [THR, Esq. / Hollywood Reporter] * Per Gawker's GC Heather Dietrick, it's "more likely than not" that the media empire will lose in Hulk Hogan's case over the release of his sex tape. She doesn't think it's likely, however, that the wrestler will get the $100 million in damages he's seeking. [POLITICO] * It's time for a ride at the regulatory rodeo, because for the first time in more than 20 years, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a new operating license for a nuclear power plant. Say hello to Watts Bar Unit 2 in Spring City, Tennessee. [The Verge] * We mentioned previously that when Apple refused to unlock a defendant's iPhone for the DOJ, a federal judge wasn't sure if he had the legal authority to order Apple to do so. As it turns out, Apple's EULA gives the government the perfect loophole. [Simple Justice] * In case you missed it last week (we did), LegalZoom has settled its $10.5 million antitrust lawsuit against the North Carolina State Bar. The online legal documentation company will now vet all of its documents with lawyers from North Carolina. [ABA Journal] * Breaking Media Editor at Large Elie Mystal appeared on The Docket to defend sex offenders' civil rights on Halloween. His Darth Vader costume is worth seeing. [MSNBC]
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* Who could be mad at this cute little hamster? Oh, Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner for whom the toy was named... without her consent. [Jezebel]
* You like song parodies. So checkout these law-based ones that are "funny to lawyers who have had three drinks after the dessert course." Bonus: it also raises money for Legal Aid. [Connecticut Law Tribune]
* Handy guide to law schools that offer the biggest tuition discounts. [Tax Prof Blog]
* Fun way to end Throwback Thursday: scroll through the wills and probate records for historical figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe, Eli Whitney, and Daniel Webster. [Pictorial]
* Interested in a private legal networking site? Not so fast, you'll be banned if you write about it. [Law Sites]
* Ugh, this Kentucky clerk/Kim Davis debacle is still going on, now with 100% more jail time. [New York Times]
* Tips on how to get over that awkward hurdle and actually talk to a colleague who recently lost their job. [Law and More]
* What traits make for good lawyers? [It's Not About The Lawyers, Teacup]
* We've told you before about Covington partner Mark Mosier’s son, Michael, who passed away at age 6 from DIPG, a rare brain tumor. Now Eric Holder has recorded a video to raise awareness of the disease. [Defeat DIPG]