http://www.uslaw.com/pop The Law meets Popular Culture Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:13:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Weev's tale weaves the same legal path as Aaron Swartz's, even while his tactics-- and fortitude-- are bolder While not as widely a sympathetic a personality to all, Andrew Aurenheimer's plight ought to arouse concern and action among anyone who mourns the circumstances of Aaron Swartz's unfortunate prosecution: "The controversial hacker's punishment ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/andrew-auernheimers-arithmetic-crime-against-the-government-a-primer/?p=253 A week before the the Center for Constitutional Right’s class action suit challenging the legality of the New York City Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy is scheduled to begin (Floyd v. City of New York), Brooklyn resident Kaylan Pedine filed the latest suit today against the City for civil rights violations. A ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/nypd-challenged-for-false-stop-and-frisk-arrest-of-critic/?p=252 Frederick County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cpl. Jennier Bailey asserted three officers involved in the post-arrest asphyxiation death of Regal Cinema "holdover" customer Robert Ethan Saylor have not been compelled to make statements in the case before resuming regular work duty due to their rights under Maryland's so-called "Law Enforcement Officers' ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/federick-county-officers-jewell-rochford-and-harris-still-serving-without-answering-questions-about-regal-cinema-guests-death/?p=251 Bush may have promoted the Iraq War as a beach head of democracy in the Middle East and his Secretary of Defense may be disclaiming the current Administration's role in recent events-- telling a CNN interviewer Obama's Nobel Prize was awarded on hope after he ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/to-the-victor-go-the-thanks-after-mideast-revolutions/?p=250 When a journalist's home office is raided by the state of California for his coverage of a next generation consumer product that rubbed it's manufacturer (Apple Inc.) the wrong way and a publicist is arrested by the FBI for exposing a security flaw in the website of a  telecommunications company ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/what-the-gawker-iphone-and-goatse-att-website-flaw-story-have-to-do-with-the-bp-oil-spill/?p=242 On anniversary of Michael's death, Joe Jackson will file wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. Judge orders Lindsay Lohan to appear in court to talk about her involvement in a 2007 car crash -- of course, after her probation hearing. Mel Gibson files restraining order against his ex-girlfriend. Another "he-said, she said:" ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-25-2010-the-anniversary-report/?p=240 Joan Rivers sued by former manager for defamation in recent film, "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work." Mariah Carey's veterinarian sues for $30,000 still owed by the singer for dog care. Nas owes ex-wife Kelis $300,000 in alimony and mortgage payments. Will.i.am's Bentley burglarized in Hollywood Hills. UFC fighter Chuck Liddell sues clothing company ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-24-2010-relationships-gone-sour/?p=238 Times Square’s affable "Naked Cowboy" seems to take only one thing seriously-- his image. When Mars Inc. created an blue M&M in his likeness and used it in a video billboard in 2008, Robert Burck, 39, struck back with a multi-million dollar lawsuit, which ended in an undisclosed settlement (reportedly ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/why-naked-cowboys-underwear-is-in-a-bunch/?p=231 Mel Gibson and soon-to-be-ex-wife sued by Malibu construction company for not paying the bills. Former Giants star Lawrence Taylor indicted for upstate New York rape (indictment). Stalker of Law and Order's Katherine Erbe faces federal charges for inter-state stalking. Mexico begins extradition "Survivor" producer accused of murdering wife (Bruce Beresford-Redman). Nicole Richie's probation extended ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-23-2010-bad-boys-continue-being-bad-boys/?p=229 Jay-Z owes $137,000 for private jet use, is sued by airline company. Rapper Lil Boosie is indicted on first degree murder charges. New documents reveal Gary Coleman filed a restraining order against ex-wife Shannon Price months before his death. Michael Jackson's bodyguard drops libel charges against Britain's Channel 4. Rapper Lil Wayne changes plea ... http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-22-2010-bum-raps/?p=226