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SOPA and PIPA Definitely on the Back Burner
By Richard Amada on Jan 27, 2012 | In General
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
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 »
Vaclav Havel Used His Art to Help Effect Politcal Changes
By Richard Amada on Dec 19, 2011 | In General
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel died December 18, 2011, leaving behind the legacy of a dissident artist who eventually rose to the top post of his nation's post-communist government. Mr. Havel was a playwright who wrote plays that parodied the commu… more »
Balloon Payment
By Richard Amada on Nov 23, 2011 | In General
Ordinarily, if someone wants to utilize an image of a cartoon character you've created, they've got to pay you for that privilege. After all, licensing rights are a valuable piece of intellectual property.
But publicity is also valuable. So when you… more »
Twelve Reasonably Doubtful Men
By Richard Amada on Aug 19, 2011 | In General, Performing Arts
This week, yours truly got himself cast in a production of the drama, Twelve Angry Men. (Acting is something I do when I'm not practicing law to satisfy the artistic spirit in me.) The stage play by Sherman L. Sergel, as adapted from the teleplay by Re… more »
