Grand jury doesn’t move forward on “School Shooter” song charges
It wasn’t a great idea, but Randy Ross’ video and song called “School Shooter” was not a direct threat and,
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First Amendment
Rapper facing terroristic threat charges for song titled “School Shooter”
Roughly two weeks after the Parkland shooting in Florida, a New York man is facing felony charges after a song
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Juggalos aren’t a gang, ok?
Congratulations, Juggalos. You and your ilk cannot be legally classified as a gang. There’s a court case saying as much.
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A Coda for The Slants
It’s been a helluva week for Simon Tam and The Slants. On Monday, when the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in
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Score One for the First Amendment: The Slants Win
“The disparagement clause violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. Contrary to the Government’s contention, trademarks are private, not government
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BREAKING: US Supreme Court rules in favor of The Slants
In a unanimous decision Monday morning, the US Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of The Slants, the Portland, Oregon-based
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The Slants: On the Road, Waiting for the Supreme Court
The Slants are, first and foremost, a band. They’re not about to let waiting for a decision from the US
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Does That Emoji Mean What You Think It Does?
Welcome to the 21st century, where emojis might soon become evidence in courtrooms. A new paper from Eric Goldman at
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The Slants Have Their Day in Court
It’s a moment five years in the making. On Wednesday, Simon Tam and his band, The Slants, along with their
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Legal Briefs Filed in The Slants’ Supreme Court Case
Days before the presidential inauguration, one of the most interesting cases regarding the First Amendment and trademark law in recent
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Conviction Upheld in Facebook Threat Case
For the second time, Anthony Elonis has been convicted of making threatening posts on Facebook. A federal appeals court recently
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