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Rapper Turns Red Over Instagram Lawsuit
Everyone knows the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," but in this day age words and statements are not to be taken...
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“Former” NFL Star Tackles Celebrity Lawsuits
Following the reports of Osama Bin Laden’s death in May of 2011, Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Rashard Mendenhall took to twitter in an attempt to curb the Nation’s enthusiasm. The remark not only earned him public backlash, but also got him cut from his endorser Hanesbrands’ roster. Mendenhall retaliated in July of the same year by filing a lawsuit against the corporate clothier for terminating his contract. His argument: Does a public figure concede the right to express an opinion that may not coincide with the views of the brand he or she endorses?
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Who Owns Your LinkedIn Account?
A recent court case, Eagle v. Moran, raises new questions regarding employee LinkedIn accounts and opens the door to ownership issues across the accounts of all social media platforms. Linda...
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Sex and the “Motor City”
The "Motor City" has seen yet again another scandal in its Police Department. Looks like they will be moving on to its 5th Police Chief in the past 4 years....
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New Apple iPhone Patent Raises First Amendment Concerns
Apple recently acquired a patent that would disable an iPhone's camera, recording ability and even put it into sleep mode. The patent characterizes its function as "forcing certain electronic devices to...