Grand jury doesn’t move forward on “School Shooter” song charges
March 11th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
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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Rapper facing terroristic threat charges for song titled “School Shooter”
March 4th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Roughly two weeks after the Parkland shooting in Florida, a New York man is facing felony charges after a song
Juggalos aren’t a gang, ok?
January 5th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Congratulations, Juggalos. You and your ilk cannot be legally classified as a gang. There’s a court case saying as much.
A Coda for The Slants
June 22nd, 2017 | by Amber Healy
It’s been a helluva week for Simon Tam and The Slants. On Monday, when the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in
Score One for the First Amendment: The Slants Win
June 20th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
“The disparagement clause violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. Contrary to the Government’s contention, trademarks are private, not government
BREAKING: US Supreme Court rules in favor of The Slants
June 19th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
In a unanimous decision Monday morning, the US Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of The Slants, the Portland, Oregon-based
The Slants: On the Road, Waiting for the Supreme Court
May 16th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
The Slants are, first and foremost, a band. They’re not about to let waiting for a decision from the US
Does That Emoji Mean What You Think It Does?
May 6th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
Welcome to the 21st century, where emojis might soon become evidence in courtrooms. A new paper from Eric Goldman at
The Slants Have Their Day in Court
January 18th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
It’s a moment five years in the making. On Wednesday, Simon Tam and his band, The Slants, along with their
Legal Briefs Filed in The Slants’ Supreme Court Case
January 8th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
Days before the presidential inauguration, one of the most interesting cases regarding the First Amendment and trademark law in recent
Conviction Upheld in Facebook Threat Case
November 3rd, 2016 | by Amber Healy
For the second time, Anthony Elonis has been convicted of making threatening posts on Facebook. A federal appeals court recently
SCOTUS to Hear The Slants’ Case
September 30th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
The Supreme Court of the United States will hear the case of The Slants, the Portland, Ore.-based pop band that
EFF Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against Sec. 1201 of DMCA
July 24th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
Ever bought an app for your smartphone only to find it locked out? Or tried to download a movie you’ve
Anthony Elonis Back in Court
May 4th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
The man who claimed graphically violent messages posted on Facebook were rap lyrics and not direct threats against his ex-wife,
The Slants, or a Football Team, Might Soon Go To the Supreme Court
April 28th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
Just as The Slants prepare to release a new album with a new singer, it might be time to prepare
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