Contiguglia’s Entertainment Law Blog
"I give my thoughts on and bring attention to various legal issues around the country dealing primarily with entertainment-related and First Amendment-related topics."
Author: Andrew Contiguglia practices with Contiguglia P.C. Attorneys at Law in Denver.
Blawg Related Categories: Entertainment & Sports Law • First Amendment • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Contiguglia’s Entertainment Law Blog
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Rapper sentenced for posting rap lyrics on a web site
The headline on this Orlando Sentinel story reads: “Man’s rap song called a threat to cops, so he’s in jail for 2 years.” Others read: Column: Rap lyrics shouldn’t add to rap sheet First Amendment…
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GOP – OOPS!
I’m not sure if any of you paid enough attention to political ads last year to notice that the GOP of Ohio was running an ad for then Presidential Candidate John McCain which featured the…
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Tennessee man charged in ‘virtual pornography’ case
A Tennessee man faces charges of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. There were pictures of three different girls’ faces on adult bodies. One of the pictures appears to be Miley Cyrus, Disney star. The…
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Vermont Proposes Changing Laws on “sexting”
This article is an importnt addition to the my recent posts. (See, Girl Posts Nude Pics of Self and is Charged with Child Porn, Teens Sue Prosecutor over Racy Cell phone pics,and the Hypocracy of…
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Girl posts nude pics, is charged with kid porn
Well, it looks like this is going to be a trend across the country. Not sure what the trend is; prosecuting kids for expressing themselves, or just kids expressing themselves. In any event, the debate…
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Ohio college removes sculpture showing sex act
Ok, this will be tought provoking. Is it art or is it offensive? If it’s art, and offensive, should it be censored? The piece by artist James Parlin, called “The Middle School Science Teacher Makes…
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Teens sue prosecutor over racy cell-phone pics
The Associated Press is reporting that three Pennsylvania teenagers are suing a prosecutor who wants to charge them with child pornography over racy cell-phone pictures of themselves. The ACLU joined in the fight for the…
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Producers of “Terminator: Salvation” in Legal Battle
Imagine that…. a lawsuit in Hollywood! According to Variety: “Terminator: Salvation” producer Moritz Borman has sued fellow producers Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek and their Halcyon Co. banner, alleging fraud and breach for not paying…
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Naked Bike Ride Protected by the First Amendment
I hope I don’t ever see my good friend Marc Randaza riding naked on his bicycle, even if he can do it protected by the First Amendment. He has a great story about this topic…
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Student Blog — Mom wants adoption; Agency refuses
According to an article published onOctober 22, 2008, in the Ventura County Star newspaper in California, the Ventura County Juvenile Court of California, denied mother Misty Lopez the right to choose the family for her…