LegalFish: The Daily Tackle

Freedom of Speech and Twitter – Where Do We Draw the Line?

Courtney Love has made history.  

But, given her reputation – probably not in a good way, eh?  

Back in March 2009, Courtney Love was sued for defamation by fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir for comments Love made to Simorangkir on Twitter.  One of the alleged tweets was “Oi vey don’t (expletive) with my wardrobe or you will end up in a circle of scorched earth hunted ‘til your dead.”  So, yes, although this comment is pretty harsh, isn’t Love entitled to freedom of speech?

Trademark Law: Exploring the Digital Rights of a Name

A name can be a special thing. When my sister took the time to name each of her children, she and her husband went through a long and arduous process to decide the names they will be called for the rest of their lives. They believe that the names they give their children will ultimately represent the expectations they have for them, which they hope the kids will uphold throughout their life. For both of their children, my sister and her husband took all nine months to consider the importance of different names and what qualities they want to see their children embody as responsible citizens of this world.