. The most remarkable aspect of this decision is that it affirmed the District Court’s authority to dismiss a copyright claim based on fair use prior to any discovery to avoid the burdens and costs of litigation. The District Court also awarded attorney’s fees to the defendant. The opinion: Brownback Films v. Comedy Partners The videos: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/south-park-what-what-butt-lawsuit-270863 h/t How Appealing For informational purposes only, this is not legal advice.]]]]> ]]>
Blackstone 8: Sexism & the Common Law
It’s common to criticize Blackstone for embracing the Common Law’s sexism. But a passage I read the other day made me critical of this attitude