AltWeeklies Wire
Comic-strip author declares war on Jambanew
While the Shepard Fairey–AP showdown was busy raising the public-domain bar, a new case concerning intellectual property recently cropped up on the Internet. This one pits David Rees and his defunct Get Your War On (GYWO) comic strip against national smoothie giant Jamba Juice.
Boston Phoenix |
Leor Galil |
08-06-2009 |
Media
Janet Napolitano Pulls a Switcheroo on the Pro-Immigrant Crowdnew
You'd have to mine Davy Jones' locker to discover the true depth of Napolitano's duplicity over the federal government's 287(g) program, the new rules for which were announced with great fanfare by the Department of Homeland Security two weeks ago.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
07-28-2009 |
Immigration
Hypocrisy 101: The Vetting of Judge Sonia Sotomayornew
Does Republican US Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have cotton in his brains? I was listening to the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor and was gobsmacked to hear Graham's "lecture" about the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
07-27-2009 |
Commentary
Ron Wyden Disappoints by Recommending Five Straight White Males for judgenew
Wyden ticked off the nearly 1,400 members of Oregon Women Lawyers as well as the state's gay, lesbian and African-American legal eagles last week when he and fellow Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley recommended five straight, white, male lawyers for two open federal judgeships, which are generally regarded as the choicest judicial appointments in the legal profession because they carry lifetime tenure and pay $174,000 annually.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
07-22-2009 |
Politics
Colleagues Reflect on Sotomayor's Formative Legal Experience in Connecticutnew
From the moment the self-described "wise Latina woman" was tapped by President Obama to be the first Hispanic to serve as a Supreme, the cheers and jeers from those judging her prevailed over her actual record of service.
Hartford Advocate |
Chandra Niles Folsom |
07-21-2009 |
Politics
Swingers Amiss: Is Group Sex Obscene?new
When swingers swing, is it obscene? Depends on your definition of "obscenity." And of "public."
Hartford Advocate |
Brianna Snyder |
07-21-2009 |
Culture
A San Diego Case Sheds Light on the Messy World of DUI Prosecutionnew
In April, San Diego's city attorney declined to file drunk-driving charges against local TV sportscaster Kyle Kraska, despite a police-station breathalyzer test that put Kraska's blood-alcohol content just above California's legal limit. Kraska's attorney said the case was dismissed because of police error, though city officials would say only that prosecutors felt they couldn't prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
07-15-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Can Vermont Towns Tell Registered Sex Offenders Where to Live?new
Convicted sex offender Chris Hagan is suing the town of Barre over its ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1000 feet of schools and recreation facilities such as parks and playgrounds.
Seven Days |
Sally West Johnson |
06-19-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Here Comes the Judge: The Web's Anything-Goes Era Can't Last Forevernew
In short, pretty much anything goes on the internet. But many signs suggest the courts aren't happy with this state of affairs, and web hosts don't expect it to last.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
06-15-2009 |
Media
Comparing Jay Bybee's Torture Memos & 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'new
For Bybee as much as for Thompson, reality must be mitigated, banished or defeated. Thompson uses drugs, and Bybee plays with the law until it goes blind.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Richard Abowitz |
05-14-2009 |
Commentary
You Have the Right to Sue. Right?new
The American citizen’s access to trial by jury—taken for granted as it is—plays a salutary role in curbing corporate abuse. It should be no surprise that such access is under attack, or that the battle reached a fever pitch during the Bush years.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Richards |
03-12-2009 |
Nonfiction
Legal Precedent in Trooper Murder Leaves Detroit Journalist Unprotectednew
For a third time, a federal judge has ordered reporter David Ashenfelter to reveal his sources.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
03-10-2009 |
Media
With One Trademark, Ryan Rittenhouse Unleashed a Battle Royalenew
What began as a simple plan to protect the Santa Cruz Surfing Club name from opportunistic outsiders has erupted into a war of words between three generations of Santa Cruz surfers.
Good Times Santa Cruz |
Jessica Lussenhop |
02-23-2009 |
Recreation
Connecticut's Senate Seats are Not For Salenew
The political horse-trading in Illinois and New York present the best opportunity in years to reform Connecticut's laws concerning filling Senate vacancies, says Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
12-30-2008 |
Politics
Delta Spirit: Music That Lastsnew
Delta Spirit concludes its latest tour -- and hopes to avoid further legal entanglements.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
