Free Speech Overpowers Trademark Disparagement Clause, Says SCOTUS
The Slants case finally reached a conclusion when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Lanham Act’s § 2(a) (15 U.S.C. § 1052(a)), which barred trademarks…
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Hollywood Age Discrimination Law on the Ropes After Recent Decision
A recent decision by a federal court in California has called into question the constitutionality of a state law aimed at preventing age discrimination in…
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Popcorn-Worthy: First Amendment Plays Key Role in Recent Trademark Cases
Two recent cases demonstrate rare intersections of trademark and constitutional law that may require onlookers to get some popcorn ready as the arguments play out in…