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American Children Are Under Sexual Attack

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Written By: Heather Sutton
Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

          Considering the recently exposed Epstein fiasco, exempt registration status laws in California for sex with minors (subject to limitations), and the large-scale dissemination of the “social commentary” Cuties’ by Netflix, a discerning and concerned citizen can reach no conclusion other than—American Children are under Sexual Attack. Continue reading “American Children Are Under Sexual Attack” →

Can a City Challenge the Constitutionality of State Monuments?

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Photo Credit: https://www.al.com/news/2019/11/alabama-supreme-court-says-birmingham-violated-historic-monuments-law.html.

By: Nicki Lawsen
Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

Background

          In November 2019, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the Memorial Preservation Act is constitutional and reversed the lower court’s decision.[1] Continue reading “Can a City Challenge the Constitutionality of State Monuments?” →

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Register No Evil Trademarks?: How Iancu v. Brunetti Changed Federal Trademark Law

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Photo of Erik Brunetti leaving the Supreme Court of the United States after winning his lawsuit about registration of his trademark for his brand

Photo Credit: J. Scott Applewhite, Supreme Court Sides with “Subversive” Clothing Designer in First Amendment Case, The Washington Post (June 24, 2019), https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-sides-with-apparel-maker-who-said-government-violated-first-amendment-by-denying-subversive-clothing-line-trademark/2019/06/24/717eb058-968a-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html?noredirect=on.

By: Kimberly Massey
Online Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

Introduction

            Trademark registration is one of a few ways trademark owners can receive federal protection for their trademarks.[1]   Continue reading “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Register No Evil Trademarks?: How Iancu v. Brunetti Changed Federal Trademark Law” →

Social Media: The Constitution and Copyrights

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By: Elizabeth Hosmer
Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

            Social media has grown exponentially into a basic part of everyday American life, and it has become increasingly difficult to find someone who is “unplugged” and without some sort of social media account.[1] Continue reading “Social Media: The Constitution and Copyrights” →