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Virginia’s intermediate appellate court today held that Virginia’s anti-peeping photography law applies to upskirt videos and photographs taken in such places as retail stores. Virginia, __ Va. Wilson v. App. _, _ S.E. 2d _ (March 24, 2009). Full Story and analysis at Underdog Blog. Posted in Adult Entertainment Law [.]. MORE
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the lower court in Virginia Citizens Defense League et al., Katie Couric et al., a defamation case involving the documentary "Under the Gun." In that case, the plaintiffs alleged that the creators of the film MORE
The deal comes after University of Virginia dean Nicole Eramo scored a $3 million verdict at trial. read more. THR, Esq. Business Music Culture Business THR Online MORE
MARCH 14, 2017
How GOP health plan would affect poor in West Virginia | MSNBC MORE
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We previously wrote about a Virginia federal magistrate judge’s report recommending dismissal of a declaratory judgment action brought by several radio stations asking the court to rule that webcasts limited in scope via geofencing technology to 150 miles from the site of the transmitter should be exempt from liability for copyright royalties under section 114 of the Copyright Act. MORE
Goldenziel, Marine Corps University-Command and Staff College; University of Pennsylvania; Harvard University, and Manal Cheema University of Virginia - School of Law, Alumnus or Degree Candidate Author, have published The New Fighting Words?: Jill I. MORE
On Friday, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, flanked by veteran civil-rights leaders, announced what he called a “landmark” restoration of voting rights for convicted felons. Virginia Just Gave 200,000 People the Right to Vote | The Nation MORE
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, (and the GOP nominee for governor) has his panties in a wad because the Fourth Circuit held that Virginia’s laws prohibiting oral and anal sex were unconstitutional in light of Lawrence v. Texas. He’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn the decision, at least when it comes to minors. source) […]. MORE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
As it has been 4 years since the first radio renewal applications were filed in the last license renewal cycle, June 1 brings the deadline for radio groups in Maryland, DC, Virginia and West Virginia that have more than 11 or more full-time (30 hours per week) employees to file their Form 397 Reports. MORE
Two West Virginia men facing criminal charges for selling tickets to a non-existent Lady Gaga concert. In the news… FCC gives Hollywood the green light to deactivate PCs and individual home theaters that show pirated movies. MORE
The internet service provider loses a closely watched trial in Virginia. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Tech Business THR Online MORE
FindLaw reports that the Supreme Court has denied cert in the case of Virginia v. Jaynes, the anti-spam case in which Jeremy Jaynes, the "spam king," had obtained reversal of his conviction under a Virginia anti-spam statute. The Virginia Supreme MORE
The copyright infringement filing in Virginia federal court targets Kim Dotcom as well. read more. The Business Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Business MORE
University of Virginia associate dean Nicole Eramo sued the magazine for allegedly casting her as the "chief villain" in its since-retracted article. MORE
From the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal The Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal (VaSE) is currently seeking articles for publication in its Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 issues. If you have a completed article or are currently working MORE
The Kansas legislature is on track to pass a law that will legalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, under the guise of “religious freedom.” ” (source) Apparently, the local variety of worship for the Magic Space Zombie Jew (MSZJ) includes being a douchebag to your neighbors. One part of me wants to […]. MORE
Justice Department asked for an received a subpoena form a Federal District Court In Virginia ordering Twitter to turn over records relating to Wikileaks to the Department of Justice. United States Wikileaks Virginia Julian Assange Birgitta Jónsdóttir United States Department of Justice Twitter SubpoenaThe U.S. MORE
With Virginia, Voters Give Democrats First Big Wins of the Trump Era - The New York Times MORE
Bonnie, University of Virginia School of Law, has published The Impending Collision Between First Amendment Protection for Commercial Speech and the Public Health: The Case of Tobacco Control as Virginia Public Law and Legal Theory Research Paper No Richard J. MORE
Virginia Rejects Your Hateful Politics, Mr. Trump - The New York Times MORE
Both Arkansas and West Virginia now have new shield laws on the books to protect reporters or expand protection to members of the press who want to shield sources. The Arkansas law (Arkansas Code § 16-85-510), which the governor signed MORE
That’s what Northern Virginia voters want to talk about when a transgender woman with a rainbow headscarf and slashing black eyeliner knocks on their door. Because given all the legislation proposed in the Virginia General Assembly on these constituents’ behalf, you’d think the conversations would be nothing but bathrooms, abortions and sex when someone such as Danica Roem shows up. A transgender candidate takes on Virginia’s ‘Minister of Private Parts’ - The Washington Post MORE
to consider reinstating Virginia’s anti-spam law. Supreme Court Virginia Attorney General Spammers, today is your day. If you thrive on sending unsolicited bulk e-mail by using false transmission information, then you no longer have to live in fear of certain legal consequences. MORE
AUGUST 16, 2017
The Rachel Maddow Show on msnbc – Latest News & Video MORE
Virginia Mantouvalou, University College London, Faculty of Law, is publishing ‘I Lost My Job Over a Facebook Post – Was that Fair?’ Discipline and Dismissal for Social Media Activity in the International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations MORE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
There are some things that need no explanation. I think in this situation, the headline speaks for itself. According to the criminal Complaint, the accused, Cruz, was originally pulled over for driving without headlights. He failed a field sobriety test and was brought back to the police station, where he was given a breathalyzer test and was fingerprinted. MORE
A new dismissal bid poses the "ill-considered lawsuit" from a coal baron as both a violation of the First Amendment and due process. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online MORE
According to the Constitution Daily, Hank the Cat seems to have placed third in that hard-fought Senate race in Virginia. Tim Kaine won out over George Allen. However, Hank apparently garnered six thousand write in votes, which admittedly didn't make MORE
The 4th Circuit ruled last week that a Virginia woman could continue to publish government officials’ Social Security numbers online as part of her crusade against government violations of privacy on the internet. MORE
Just this morning, the Virginia Supreme Court entered an order making the Old Dominion the 18th state to adopt the duty of technology competence for lawyers. The post Virginia Becomes 18th State to Adopt Duty of Technology Competence appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. It will take effect on March 1, 2016. For the full list of states that have adopted the rule, see my earlier post.) Today’s order amends Rule 1.1 of […]. MORE
The Virginia State Seal displays the Roman Goddess Virtus with one breast exposed. We pointed that out with our irony rod in this post. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli decided that the image of an illustrated classical goddess with a nipple showing was too much for his staffers. He had new lapel pins created for his [.]. MORE
Some of these races will be high-profile, like the governor’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey and several big-city mayoral races. Advertising Issues Political Broadcasting equal time lowest unit rate New Jersey governor lowest unit rate Virginia governor odd-year elections reasonable access state and local candidatesIn odd years like 2017, most broadcasting stations don’t think about the FCC’s political broadcasting rules. MORE
West Virginia's acting governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a reporter's shield law in effect April 7. Link to the text (scanned upside down by the providing website MORE
The publication responds to a $7.5 million lawsuit and shares a confidential letter it sent to an attorney for Dean Nicole Eramo. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Culture THR Online MORE
The magazine argues that the frat's nationwide internal correspondence about assault and hazing is relevant to its legal battle with one chapter. read more. THR, Esq. Business Business THR Online MORE
While the later-debunked article about a fraternity gang rape may have made Phi Kappa Psi members look bad, it doesn't amount to defamation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Online MORE
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, (and the GOP nominee for governor) has his panties in a wad because the Fourth Circuit held that Virginia’s laws prohibiting oral and anal sex were unconstitutional in light of Lawrence v. Texas. He’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn the decision, at least when it comes to minors. source) […]. MORE
A report by the University of Virgina on management at the Virginia Quarterly Review concludes that while the editor at that journal did not exactly bully his underlings, his management style was somewhat, ah, unrestrained. The VQR's managing editor committed MORE
The FCC on Friday issued a Public Notice reminding radio stations that the license renewal cycle begins in June, when all stations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia are due to electronically file their license renewal applications , along with the Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Report on Form 396 (the 396 being required of all full-power stations, even those with fewer than 5 full-time employees). MORE
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy All In : Virginia to automatically restore non-violent felon’s voting rights MORE
The West Virginia Supreme Court has held that a judge's personal emails that are not otherwise related to his or her official duties are not subject to the state's Freedom of Information Act. The Associated Press had requested disclosure under MORE
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
A new dismissal bid poses the "ill-considered lawsuit" from a coal baron as both a violation of the First Amendment and due process. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
of Virginia confronts rape allegations | MSNBC
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 28, 2016
While the later-debunked article about a fraternity gang rape may have made Phi Kappa Psi members look bad, it doesn't amount to defamation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Online
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Virginia Rejects Your Hateful Politics, Mr. Trump - The New York Times
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 5, 2017
The magazine argues that the frat's nationwide internal correspondence about assault and hazing is relevant to its legal battle with one chapter. read more. THR, Esq. Business Business THR Online
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
AUGUST 13, 2017
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 17, 2015
The publication responds to a $7.5 million lawsuit and shares a confidential letter it sent to an attorney for Dean Nicole Eramo. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Culture THR Online
The Legal Satyricon
JULY 1, 2013
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, (and the GOP nominee for governor) has his panties in a wad because the Fourth Circuit held that Virginia’s laws prohibiting oral and anal sex were unconstitutional in light of Lawrence v. Texas. He’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn the decision, at least when it comes to minors. source) […].
Media Law Prof Blog
APRIL 8, 2011
West Virginia's acting governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a reporter's shield law in effect April 7. Link to the text (scanned upside down by the providing website
Media Law
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Just this morning, the Virginia Supreme Court entered an order making the Old Dominion the 18th state to adopt the duty of technology competence for lawyers. The post Virginia Becomes 18th State to Adopt Duty of Technology Competence appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. It will take effect on March 1, 2016. For the full list of states that have adopted the rule, see my earlier post.) Today’s order amends Rule 1.1 of […].
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
With Virginia, Voters Give Democrats First Big Wins of the Trump Era - The New York Times
Media Law Prof Blog
AUGUST 16, 2010
From the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal The Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal (VaSE) is currently seeking articles for publication in its Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 issues. If you have a completed article or are currently working
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
APRIL 24, 2016
On Friday, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, flanked by veteran civil-rights leaders, announced what he called a “landmark” restoration of voting rights for convicted felons. Virginia Just Gave 200,000 People the Right to Vote | The Nation
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2010
A report by the University of Virgina on management at the Virginia Quarterly Review concludes that while the editor at that journal did not exactly bully his underlings, his management style was somewhat, ah, unrestrained. The VQR's managing editor committed
The Legal Satyricon
JULY 1, 2013
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, (and the GOP nominee for governor) has his panties in a wad because the Fourth Circuit held that Virginia’s laws prohibiting oral and anal sex were unconstitutional in light of Lawrence v. Texas. He’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn the decision, at least when it comes to minors. source) […].
Media Law Prof Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
According to the Constitution Daily, Hank the Cat seems to have placed third in that hard-fought Senate race in Virginia. Tim Kaine won out over George Allen. However, Hank apparently garnered six thousand write in votes, which admittedly didn't make
Media Law Prof Blog
APRIL 28, 2011
Both Arkansas and West Virginia now have new shield laws on the books to protect reporters or expand protection to members of the press who want to shield sources. The Arkansas law (Arkansas Code § 16-85-510), which the governor signed
Broadcast Law Blog
MARCH 18, 2019
The FCC on Friday issued a Public Notice reminding radio stations that the license renewal cycle begins in June, when all stations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia are due to electronically file their license renewal applications , along with the Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Report on Form 396 (the 396 being required of all full-power stations, even those with fewer than 5 full-time employees).
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
JULY 31, 2017
That’s what Northern Virginia voters want to talk about when a transgender woman with a rainbow headscarf and slashing black eyeliner knocks on their door. Because given all the legislation proposed in the Virginia General Assembly on these constituents’ behalf, you’d think the conversations would be nothing but bathrooms, abortions and sex when someone such as Danica Roem shows up. A transgender candidate takes on Virginia’s ‘Minister of Private Parts’ - The Washington Post
The Legal Satyricon
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
The Kansas legislature is on track to pass a law that will legalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, under the guise of “religious freedom.” ” (source) Apparently, the local variety of worship for the Magic Space Zombie Jew (MSZJ) includes being a douchebag to your neighbors. One part of me wants to […].
Broadcast Law Blog
MAY 27, 2015
As it has been 4 years since the first radio renewal applications were filed in the last license renewal cycle, June 1 brings the deadline for radio groups in Maryland, DC, Virginia and West Virginia that have more than 11 or more full-time (30 hours per week) employees to file their Form 397 Reports.
Media Law Prof Blog
MARCH 30, 2009
FindLaw reports that the Supreme Court has denied cert in the case of Virginia v. Jaynes, the anti-spam case in which Jeremy Jaynes, the "spam king," had obtained reversal of his conviction under a Virginia anti-spam statute. The Virginia Supreme
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
MAY 31, 2013
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy All In : Virginia to automatically restore non-violent felon’s voting rights
Entertainment Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
There are some things that need no explanation. I think in this situation, the headline speaks for itself. According to the criminal Complaint, the accused, Cruz, was originally pulled over for driving without headlights. He failed a field sobriety test and was brought back to the police station, where he was given a breathalyzer test and was fingerprinted.
Media Law Prof Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
The West Virginia Supreme Court has held that a judge's personal emails that are not otherwise related to his or her official duties are not subject to the state's Freedom of Information Act. The Associated Press had requested disclosure under
The Legal Satyricon
MAY 11, 2010
The Virginia State Seal displays the Roman Goddess Virtus with one breast exposed. We pointed that out with our irony rod in this post. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli decided that the image of an illustrated classical goddess with a nipple showing was too much for his staffers. He had new lapel pins created for his [.].
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
MARCH 14, 2017
How GOP health plan would affect poor in West Virginia | MSNBC
New Media and Technology Law
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
We previously wrote about a Virginia federal magistrate judge’s report recommending dismissal of a declaratory judgment action brought by several radio stations asking the court to rule that webcasts limited in scope via geofencing technology to 150 miles from the site of the transmitter should be exempt from liability for copyright royalties under section 114 of the Copyright Act.
JetLawBlog
AUGUST 3, 2010
The 4th Circuit ruled last week that a Virginia woman could continue to publish government officials’ Social Security numbers online as part of her crusade against government violations of privacy on the internet.
JetLawBlog
MAY 10, 2010
Two West Virginia men facing criminal charges for selling tickets to a non-existent Lady Gaga concert. In the news… FCC gives Hollywood the green light to deactivate PCs and individual home theaters that show pirated movies.
Media Law Prof Blog
MARCH 6, 2019
Goldenziel, Marine Corps University-Command and Staff College; University of Pennsylvania; Harvard University, and Manal Cheema University of Virginia - School of Law, Alumnus or Degree Candidate Author, have published The New Fighting Words?: Jill I.
Broadcast Law Blog
MAY 4, 2017
Some of these races will be high-profile, like the governor’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey and several big-city mayoral races. Advertising Issues Political Broadcasting equal time lowest unit rate New Jersey governor lowest unit rate Virginia governor odd-year elections reasonable access state and local candidatesIn odd years like 2017, most broadcasting stations don’t think about the FCC’s political broadcasting rules.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
Media Law Prof Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2018
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the lower court in Virginia Citizens Defense League et al., Katie Couric et al., a defamation case involving the documentary "Under the Gun." In that case, the plaintiffs alleged that the creators of the film
JetLawBlog
MARCH 31, 2009
to consider reinstating Virginia’s anti-spam law. Supreme Court Virginia Attorney General Spammers, today is your day. If you thrive on sending unsolicited bulk e-mail by using false transmission information, then you no longer have to live in fear of certain legal consequences.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
JANUARY 8, 2011
Justice Department asked for an received a subpoena form a Federal District Court In Virginia ordering Twitter to turn over records relating to Wikileaks to the Department of Justice. United States Wikileaks Virginia Julian Assange Birgitta Jónsdóttir United States Department of Justice Twitter SubpoenaThe U.S.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
University of Virginia associate dean Nicole Eramo sued the magazine for allegedly casting her as the "chief villain" in its since-retracted article.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 11, 2017
The deal comes after University of Virginia dean Nicole Eramo scored a $3 million verdict at trial. read more. THR, Esq. Business Music Culture Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The internet service provider loses a closely watched trial in Virginia. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Tech Business THR Online
Media Law Prof Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Virginia Mantouvalou, University College London, Faculty of Law, is publishing ‘I Lost My Job Over a Facebook Post – Was that Fair?’ Discipline and Dismissal for Social Media Activity in the International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations
Media Law Prof Blog
JUNE 24, 2014
Bonnie, University of Virginia School of Law, has published The Impending Collision Between First Amendment Protection for Commercial Speech and the Public Health: The Case of Tobacco Control as Virginia Public Law and Legal Theory Research Paper No Richard J.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
AUGUST 16, 2017
The Rachel Maddow Show on msnbc – Latest News & Video
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 7, 2014
The copyright infringement filing in Virginia federal court targets Kim Dotcom as well. read more. The Business Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Business
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