Why Is Media Lamenting Disney's 'Loss' Of Copyright Instead Of Celebrating The Public Domain?
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There’s something odd going on in media reporting on the expiration of Disney’s copyright on the initial version of Mickey Mouse that is set to occur in 2024. Given the subject matter, we’ve talked Mickey Mouse quite a bit on this site, specifically noting the “coincidence” of copyright term extensions that have occurred roughly each […]
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Fifth Circuit Tells Cops 'Hispanic On A Bike' Isn't Enough Suspicion To Justify Stops Of Hispanics On Bikes
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals tends to be the cop-friendliest jurisdiction. Unexpected outbursts by recently appointed Judge Don Willett aside, the Fifth Circuit tends to maintain the law enforcement status quo. It has held this line so frequently even the Supreme Court — which made qualified immunity the mess it is today — has […]
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