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Lawyers, Libel, Logos and Lollipops

Episode #2

This podcast was about various topics such as UMG versus Vevo sharing

video website. Vevo failed to alert UMG about video used on the website

which caused UMG to fail copyright infringement lawsuit. How do video hosting site suppose know when they can held liable. The case is still pending but they are various aspects of the case being reviewed. The next case deals with Funny Junk/Oatmeal fair use and lawyer use. Matthew Emon an Internet cartoonist and Funny Junk a site that host funny pictures. When Matthew Emon discovered the website Funny Junk there were over hundred pictures taking from his cartoon Oatmeal. He sent a blog post publicly about Funny Junk and the owner of the site took down some of the photos. The Oatmeal and Funny Junk users went back and forth about the images. One year later Funny Junk lawyer issued a letter demanding Matthew Emon pay $20,000 claiming the blog was defamation of character. Mr. Emon had fundraiser able to get the money together and decided to give all the funds to charity instead. The lawyer decided to file a suit against Emon solely by himself. Lastly, the case concluded were in my opinion Emon really won and the lawyer loss.

Episode #18

Beauty Queens and Sandwiches

This podcast was about several topics such as Jimi Hendrix estate is suing Jimi Hendrix merchandising website. The case started as a trademark case but new law writer publicity act was implemented in the state of Washington. The case was converted and new action was added to the existing case. The Judge granted the defendant claimed the publicity writers act rights were violated. Actually the decision came up unconstitutional     because Jimi Hendrix died in New York but he lived in the state Of Washington. Secondly, the podcast Attorney Firemark speaks about Miss San Antonio pageant de-throne files suit. In the Miss America system after you win get a scholarship but most winner still need sponsors. The winner of Miss San Antonio pageant was stripped of her crown failing to show up at appearances. The case has a lot of loopholes as far as a contract with sponsors. There are some unanswered questions in this case. The contract that was signed with sponsor and the director of pageant claimed participating party must make public appearances. If the person failed to do so then that person would be revoke from the pageant contest. Lastly, I feel it the obligation for the person or persons involved the pageant to be a role model and set examples for next model in the future. Therefore, being in the public eye it very important and keeping positive attitude towards your job.

Episode #15

This podcast is about the dispute with the show “Cake Boss.” The Masters software Inc. had software titled “Cake Boss” The Company began to dispute over the very popular show “Cake Boss.” This Texas Company stated getting all these emails made it confusing. But both company decided to keep the same name and try to work it out. Girls Gone Wild lawsuit the plaintiff were all underage during the taping of the show. They are suing for privacy right and violation of their rights. But they want to remain anonymous because don’t want do anymore damage to their self-image. Lastly, I feel this not right for the plaintiff identity to be revealed for many reasons it will cause more banishing in the media. This will always be factor in public eyes and even behind closed doors.