Archives for: January 2012

SOPA and PIPA Definitely on the Back Burner

By Richard Amada on Jan 27, 2012 | In General | Send feedback »

Since last Friday when Congress shelved its two Internet anti-piracy bills (Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect Intellectual Property Act), I've heard nary a word about either or the issues the bills are about.  SOPA and PIPA, as the bills are generally a… more »

SOPA and PIPA Bring Day of Wiki Darkness

By Richard Amada on Jan 18, 2012 | In General | Send feedback »

If you attempted to access Wikipedia on January 18th, you undoubtedly noticed the dark page of protest that greeted you rather than the usual home page.  It was the website's way of protesting two congressional bills designed to protect intellectual prop… more »

Supreme Court Wrestles with Censoring the Naughty Bits

By Richard Amada on Jan 13, 2012 | In Cinema, TV, Radio | Send feedback »

Every so often our highest court finds itself wrestling with that recurring legal hot potato -- censoring out the naughty bits and words from broadcast television.  Just when you think they've got it all nailed down, the issue pops up all over again.  An… more »

Questions About TV Law

By Richard Amada on Jan 5, 2012 | In Cinema, TV, Radio | Send feedback »

With the beginning of this new year, the Artful Jurist celebrates its third anniversary as a law blog -- or what the American Bar Association likes to call a “blawg.” I’m pleased to be able to use this blog…er, uh, blawg as a forum in which to presen… more »