By Seth Parent
A petty, back-and-forth social media feud between two artists has finally given the world more than just mindless entertainment and threatened lawsuits. In the latest recurrence of this feud, one of the artists has created the world’s first “open-source” paint product, demonstrating that open-source licensing schemes may have incredible value outside of the software industry.
So, what led to the creation of this entirely new way to buy, sell, and create paint? Continue reading
By Miles Bludorn
If you had to scam thousands of uber-rich millennials into trapping themselves on a remote island in the Caribbean, how would you even begin to accomplish such a feat? Allow me to offer you some free advice based on the recent debacle that was the Fyre Festival 2017. Continue reading
By Derk Westermeyer
A little over 4 years ago, comedian Ethan Klein uploaded his first video on his YouTube Channel, h3h3productions. That video’s premise was about how people use toilet paper. While this type of comedy may not be for everyone, Ethan’s channel has largely been a success. Since that first video, Ethan has uploaded hundreds more videos to his channel, a large portion of which generate millions of views each. Continue reading
By Daniel Hagen
If Warner Bros. fails to prove the existence of ghosts and demons in court, it may have to pay out nearly one billion dollars. Or, at least that’s how the entertainment media has positioned a lawsuit that is currently pending in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Virginia. Brittle v. Time Warner involves a copyright dispute over the popular 2013 film The Conjuring, as well as its sequels and spin-offs. The film series follows the adventures of two alleged paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, who investigate hauntings, demon possessions, witchcraft, and satanic rituals. During their adventures, they confront evil spirits and demons using a variety of methods, including séances and exorcisms. The outcome of the case may depend to some degree on whether the events portrayed in the film are properly characterized as “historical facts.” Continue reading
By Daniel J Goodman
Approximately 1,300 miles from a corner in Winslow, Arizona is a hotel in Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico. Its name? Hotel California. One can only assume that it’s a lovely place with plenty of room for all to live it up and enjoy the beautiful Tequila Sunrise Mexico has to offer. But, according to Grammy award-winning band the Eagles, this New Kid in Town is a downright Desperado trademark infringer. On May 1, 2017, the Eagles filed a complaint in the Central District of California for trademark infringement under § 1125(a) of the Lanham Act and for trademark infringement and unfair competition under California common law. Continue reading
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