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Posted on January 22, 2023 Defamation

Libel lives; ethics, too

No “free speech absolutist” I, I like defamation as a cause of action when you can prove its elements, and I’m glad to see it... Read more

Posted on May 29, 2022 Law Practice and Profession

Best of 2008: Other People’s Money

First published January 8, 2008. WSJ.com’s Law Blog reports about the seven-figure effect in the Central District of California for a one-minute-late filing: A judgment in... Read more

Posted on March 9, 2022 Politics

Love means …

Jim Lindgren of the The Volokh Conspiracy writes (hat tip to Glenn Reynolds), a tad grudgingly, of a kinder, gentler left-wing Supreme Court nominee on... Read more

Posted on January 15, 2015January 19, 2015 Blogging

Best of 2005: Keep it Underneath Their Robes, Please

First published on May 3, 2005.I recommended the Underneath Their Robes blog a little while ago. It is clever and well written, and the concept... Read more

Matthew David Brozik
Posted on December 9, 2013October 18, 2016 Domain Names

On context at the intersection of mass tort litigation and intellectual property.

There isn’t much of an intersection of mass tort litigation and intellectual property law, but here’s a tidbit that falls squarely into that slim territory:... Read more

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Ron Coleman of the DHILLON LAW GROUP

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet and social media). That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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