The Legal Satyricon

"Occasionally irreverent thoughts on law, liberty, tech and politics." This blog focuses on First Amendment, entertainment, and intellectual property law issues as well as commentary on legal practice and legal education issues.

Author: Marc J. Randazza is general counsel at Corbin Fisher and founder of the Randazza Legal Group in San Diego. He also contributes to Citizen Media Law Project.

Recent Posts from The Legal Satyricon

Happy Birthday Natalia!!!
She’s one year old today. Posted in life
If Emery Ledger can’t write his own blog content, how can he effectively represent you?
Have you ever heard of an attorney named Emery Ledger? Nope? Me either until Popehat exposed him for being a plagiarist. Posted in ass hat, ethics
Glenn Beck’s Attempt to Rape and Murder Free Speech in 2009 — Thwarted
Free Speech Wins Again. The Decision is available here: Glenn Beck v. Isaac Eiland Hall, WIPO Case No. D2009-1182 Other case documents available here: Complaint Request for Stipulation Response and annexes. Supplemental Filing Surreply I…
Asshat or Imbecile?
ets say you make $94,000 a year in a great job as a clerk at the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Lets then say that some kid emails you asking you to write a term paper…
Sweet Home Trademark Infringement FAIL
he University of Alabama needs to fire its attorneys and fire its public relations department. Daniel Moore is a famous artist who has devoted his painting career to depicting scenes from Alabama football games. Some…
The domain business is full of sleazes? O RLY?
I am shocked… SHOCKED to hear that in domain name auctions, “SnapNames admitted that one of its executives was shill bidding…” The article accurately states: Anyone who doesn’t know how dirty the domain name business…
Wonderful Things
Science fact of the day: Blowjobs provide an evolutionary advantage. Boingboing. Quote of the day: “The First Amendment means nothing if we don’t protect reprehensible speech.” Jon Katz. Posted in misc
I shaved my balls for this?
ell, that was fast. This lawsuit got filed, and before I got to have any real fun with it… the Above the Law Lawsuit was dismissed. I got to write one measly letter. Shame… I…
Shame on Maine
Maine’s citizens have voted to repeal the civil rights of their neighbors. Shame on Maine. Posted in discrimination
Boulder Police Chief, Mark Beckner, You are the Asshat of the Week
Beckner is exactly the kind of petty little douche that becomes a cop because he got beat up too much as a kid. Rod Farva and Salvatore “dude” Rivieri come to mind. Beckner represents exactly…