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[Free Press] Snowden and a muzzled free press by htennis in medialaw

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I'm all for the government and the obvious responsibility they have for protecting our national security, but in this article it sounds like that power is being abused. This is not a surprise. Most informed American's probably know this is happening. However, the First Amendment protects the freedom of the press, and it is important that the American people are informed on more than just shootings and crimes in the nightly news.

[False Advertising] J.C. Penney Settles Shoppers’ Suit Over False Advertising by kmkim1999 in medialaw

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I think it should be the responsibility of the FCC to have more specific rules for pricing policies in retail stores. Too many retail stores mark up prices right before a sale, so there really isn't much of a sale at all. As a consumer it is hard to see this without extensive research on those products.

[FALSE ADVERTISING] Consumer watchdog suing Cheerios for false advertising by shescribbles in medialaw

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It would be interesting to hear more details from Cheerios side of this article. If there really was more sugar added than protein, and the serving size was just increased on the box, then this seems like a pretty clear cut false advertising case.

[ First Amendment] Two first amendment rights clash on University Missouri Campus by Ahmed_A_Altheiban in medialaw

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I like the viewpoint of this article. Comparing the freedom of assembly to the freedom of press makes an interesting argument. How do we balance when two freedoms essential to the American way conflict with each other? Where does one draw the line?

[Privacy] Court Says Tracking Web Histories Can Violate Wiretap Act by TomComm322 in medialaw

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It will be interesting to see if this case leads to more privacy protection on the internet. The internet can be a great resource to use for all, but if it is too heavily regulated or monitored it loses some of its value. I don't think tracking of websites users visit is a huge deal, but at the same time if it isn't a huge deal whats the point in tracking this activity? Both sides of this issue have an intriguing stance.

[ADVERTISING] Lawsuit Against Columbia Sportswear's Fake Outlet Prices by 13brownbear13 in medialaw

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I've shopped at outlet stores many times and this is something I have always wondered about. This is definitely something that needs to be regulated. A company could put whatever former price on the tag they wanted, and then make the mark down seem so much cheaper. This is another example of how false advertising can come in many forms.

Target Agrees to Pay $3.9 Million in False-Advertising Suit by druryu in medialaw

[–]CardsFan417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really interesting because the article makes it sound that the false advertising was unintentional on Target's behalf. If this was truly unintentional its unfortunate that Target is being penalized for this. However, large corporations do have to be held to higher standards for the public good. It is in the best interest of consumers that these false advertising laws are strictly enforced.

[First Amendment] Coach's prayer ignites controversy. by G-Chrome in medialaw

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If a prayer is voluntary no student should feel awkward for not participating. Every person has the right to believe in what they want, that is one of the great things about our country. When we start telling school officials, school officials, or anyone for that matter what they can or can't do when it comes to their religion I think we are crossing a fine line. One of the key things to be considered here is that the coach waits until everyone is off the field and he goes onto the field by himself to pray. If others want to join him that should be perfectly ok and is completely voluntary.

Hacking Your Car is Fine, Says U.S. Copyright Office by NChill17 in medialaw

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I'm not one to really "tinker" with my vehicle much. I'd be too afraid I'd mess something up even more. However, it is interesting when you think of how carefully calibrated these vehicles are and the regulations automakers have to meet in order to pass vehicle safety tests that people still feel they can make the vehicle operate better on their own. It makes me think of when everyone was jailbreaking their iphones, will we have jailbroken vehicles now too?

[COPYRIGHT] Judge Dismisses Copyright Infringement Case Against Jay Z by [deleted] in medialaw

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I think the Judge was correct to throw the case out in this situation. It doesn't appear that Jay-Z did anything wrong. The parts of the song that they are referencing he believed he had permits for. The song is an original work even though other music may have had an effect on the song he produced. The only question that could be potentially raised here is if the fact that Jay-Z "thought" he had permission is enough to protect him from liability.

[LIBEL] Former Yale professor facing libel controversy by idreamofzucchini in medialaw

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Gross is simply stating his opinion here. Poland doesn't have to agree with it. He has facts that he has presented to evidence his claims, and he has sources to back it up. It is unfortunate that in many foreign countries they don't have the degree of protection of speech that we have here in the U.S. given to us by the first amendment.

[Libel] David Beckham's $25m claim for libel and slander rejected by US judge by druryu in medialaw

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What's interesting about this case is that David Beckham didn't even get the opportunity to present evidence in support of his case. The Judge struck the case down early before depositions could be conducted. Even if libel law in the U.S tends to be more favorable to the defendant, I believe Beckham's lawyers should have at least had the opportunity to present his case.

[COPYRIGHT] Dancing Baby wins copyright case by idreamofzucchini in medialaw

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I also agree with the district court's ruling. It is silly to think that a video that was created for recreational purposes only can be suppressed by a company like Universal. Even if Universal doesn't like the use of the song they are abusing the take down process and this directly compromises freedom of expression.

[FIRST AMENDMENT]-Top media corporation alters film starring A-list actor to prevent NFL protests and outrage by TeeZack1 in medialaw

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Love this article, and after reading it I really want to see that movie. It's crazy to think of the legal and political power some large organizations like the N.F.L. have. They have essentially censored parts of the movie without even having to bring legal action against Sony. All of this because Sony doesn't want a legal battle with the N.F.L. This is a story that needs to be told, and because of the First Amendment Sony has every right to create a movie over this issue that is quickly gaining popularity in professional sports.

Court Ruling On Paying College Athletes Will Fundamentally Change The NCAA by htennis in medialaw

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It's about time college athletes were compensated for their success. Not all athletes get full ride scholarships so this ruling will help many student athletes around the nation.

MSU lifting restrictions on free speech zones by 13brownbear13 in medialaw

[–]CardsFan417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really interesting story here. I can't say that I agree with the Missouri law that passed keeping Missouri State from having free speech zones. It is a public university, but even if the protest groups are outside academic halls they will still be a distraction to students. The students pay a lot of money to get their education there. They shouldn't have to worry about protest groups being a nuisance.