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7th Cir. Accidentally Releases Gov. Walker Campaign Probe Documents
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
In 2012, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker dodged efforts to recall him after his administration stripped public employees of their union rights. He didn't emerge...
'Dark Knight Rises' Lawsuit Over Fake Software Name Falls Flat
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Frivolous lawsuits like this have to be the bane of studios' existence. (Get it? Bane!) In "The Dark Knight Rises," Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) sought a computer...
Horse-Racing RICO Claim Involving Ex-Gov. Blagojevich Can Proceed
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
You remember Rod Blagojevich, right? The former governor of Illinois who was convicted of corruption for attempting to sell former U.S. Senator Barack Obama's...
No Liability for Gun-Sale Website Armslist, but Should There Be?
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Armslist is a website that provides a place for private gun owners to sell guns to each other. It has several disclaimers excepting it from liability because...
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Quixotic Appeals, Attorney Fees
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
In June, the Seventh Circuit ruled on a case involving the copyrights of the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle, a/k/a the creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson....
Sanctions Against Porno Copyright Trolls at Prenda Law Upheld
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Am I the only one whose ears perk up when I hear "porno copyright trolls"? Let's back up. The Prenda Law saga began several years ago when a law firm began...
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