Litigation

Fundamentals of Copyright #6: Fair Use I
The “exclusive rights” of copyright aren’t exactly exclusive. There are numerous exceptions and limitations to these rights, with Fair Use being the most important of these...

Is Fair-Value Accounting the Problem?
Is Fair-Value Accounting the Problem? In the search for causes of the recent market turmoil, it was inevitable that a finger would eventually be pointed at fair-value accounting...

Ben Stein and the ?Fair Use Doctrine of Free Speech?
Newly-returned from three days at the Harry Potter fair use trial, a veritable crash course in fair use, the Law Blog was interested this morning to read that the producers of an upcoming movie — starring a lawyer, no less — had invoked fair use in a statement they put out...

Professional Reading: Fair Use v. Fair Access
I highly recommend Randal Picker's (Chicago) Fair Use v. Fair Access (SSRN). In it he makes the following four points...

Fair Use Has Value
For many years (probably since fair use began), copyright owners have viewed fair use as some sort of government sponsored piracy of their creative efforts...

Turnabout Is Fair Play
The RIAA finally pays $100,000+ in attorney fees, and the recipient is suing the RIAA for malicious prosecution, as well...

Fair Housing Act
Prevent discrimination by landlords

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You may wanna check out the law governing double jeapordy laes. thats being char...

How to compel a neighbor to remove a basketball hoop from a public street?
So for the 2 seconds you drive you car into your driveway, the kids have to sacr...

Back in 1998 i had a credit card with a credit limit of $300-500. i stopped using and paying it. It was turned over to a credit collection agency in 2000. it was written off as a charge off in 2005, and finally fell off
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How do I sue a lawyer who is now a district attorney that most lawyers fear upsetting?
I would first recommend reporting the involved attorney to your State Bar Associ...

Can I sue my neighbor for defemation of character and harrasing my children?
I would suggest you call the police the next time ANYONE threatens a child. As f...

UPS Faces Fair Labor Wages Class Action
UPS Faces Fair Labor Wages Class Action

Northwestern Mutual
Faces $200 Million Fair Labor Class Action

Disability Access
Developers pay $175,000 settlement for failing to comply with the Fair Housing Act.

Taggies Sleepn' Play
16,000 Garments Recalled

Kolcraft
Recalls 1 Million Play Yards

Construction Play Sets
Recalled for Toxic Lead Paint