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That Oxi Cleaner Guy Must Be Turning Over in His Grave
By Richard Amada on Sep 30, 2010 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
For those of you who hate how TV stations up the volume on the commercials, making them so much louder than the programs they're sponsoring, Congress is charging to the rescue with a bill to turn down the noise. The Associated Press reports that the Sen… more »
Copyright Troll Gets a Legal Boost
By Richard Amada on Sep 23, 2010 | In Literary
The so-called copyright troll has won a court victory that will keep it trolling for unlawful infringements. A court has ruled that the Las Vegas company, Righthaven, has the right to buy the copyright to infringed stories of the Las Vegas Review-Journa… more »
I Object on the Grounds of Stupidity
By Richard Amada on Sep 17, 2010 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
Okay, I'm willing to suspend my disbelief for TV shows about lawyers. Not a one of them -- from Perry Mason to Boston Legal -- is actually grounded in the true reality of the legal profession. But, hey, it's television. Hollywood. Make-believe. It's… more »
It Doesn't Hurt to Be Will Smith's Kid
By Richard Amada on Sep 9, 2010 | In Music
The music industry is a rough business. Many try; few succeed. Well, 9-year-old Willow Smith has already hit the big time by signing a recordning contract with the Roc Nation entertainment company. Not too shabby for a kid who hasn't even hit puberty… more »
Cage’s Suit Tossed
By Richard Amada on Sep 1, 2010 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
Actor Nicolas Cage has suffered a legal setback in his lawsuit against his former business manager, Samuel J. Levin. Mr. Cage’s suit was dismissed by the court this week. A counterclaim by Mr. Levin was also dismissed. An Associated Press story st… more »
