Miscellaneous

Batman Reportedly Planning to File Bat-Complaint
Variety Magazine reported last month that the mayor of Batman, a city in southeastern Turkey, is preparing a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan, the director of the two most recent "Batman" movies...

The Libertarian Law and Economics of Batman:
I recently saw the new Batman movie, which is quite good. Overall, I have a much more favorable view of the Batman mythos than of the rival Superman. Unlike Superman, who...

Batman (Turquie) vs Batman (the Dark Knight)
Le professeur Aurelio Lopez-Tarruella Martinez a fait référence à une information renversante : le maire de la ville turque de Batman s’en prend à la Warner et au réalisateur Christopher Nolan...

Batman, Turkey Sues Warner Bros.
It’s not the first time a city or location is suing for intellectual property in its name.  But it’s probably the first time a major blockbuster has been the target of the lawsuit...

Steve Bainbridge on Batman:
Steve Bainbridge responds to my post on Batman here, linking to an earlier post of his claiming that Batman actually causes more harm than good because he damages...

Mayor of Batman sues Batman filmmakers
Variety reports, Mayor of Batman sues WB, Nolan: "The mayor of an oil-producing city in southeastern Turkey, which has the same name as the Caped Crusader, is suing helmer Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros...

People v. Batman (Cal. Ct. App. - Jan. 30, 2008)
I'm Batman. No, not that one. Donald James Batman.So you can't collect $144 from me.

British Film Board Defends Rating Given To New Batman Movie
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has given The Dark Knight, the new Batman film, a 12A rating, in spite of a scene that shows Batman beating up the Joker, which some say is too violent for younger viewers...

Holy Assault and Battery, Batman: Batman Star Christian Bale Arrested for Assault on Mother and Sister
Not exactly the press that the flaks were hoping for. Batman star Christian Bale has been arrested for assault on his mother and sister. He could also face a personal injury action — a possibility that seems a bit more likely with a film that shattered the earlier record held by Spiderman (who [...

Batman Ties Up Traffic In Fathers' Rights Protest
Speaking of bats (like I was Thursday), another one showed up today, this one on a highway sign over the M25 motorway in England, near Heathrow. Dressed as Batman, 48-year-old Geoffrey Hibbert said he was roosting on the sign as...

Paxil Lawsuit
Paxil Claims, Lawsuits, and Injuries

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

Vioxx Lawsuits
Vioxx personal injury suits are a seroius concern for Merck and patietns

Construction Site Accidents
Lawsuits related to accidents

Bextra Injury Risks
Bextra Increases Risk of Fatal Heart Attack

Bausch Lomb Renu Moistureloc Linked to Eye Infection Fusarium Keratiti
Contact Lens Solution Product Recall

Couple Awarded Nearly One Million Dollars in Lawsuit
Condo Lawsuit Gets $1 Million Award

abercrombie and fitch lawsuit
Abercrombie and Fitch Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Further Settlements Reached in Kitec Lawsuit
Kitec Pumbing Further settlements reached in Defective Products Lawsuit

Robert Fresh Markets Win $21.6 Million Insurance Lawsuit
Robert Fresh Groceries Wins $21.6 Million Katrina Insurance Lawsuit

AT&T International Roaming Charges, AT&T lawsuit
AT&T Faces International Roaming Charges Lawsuit

US Settles Indian Lawsuit for $3.4 Billion
US Government Settles Indian Lawsuit for $3.4 Billion