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Brian Murphy

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Use Of Kurt Cobain Photo In Blog Post Is Copyright Infringement, But Nevermind The Damages

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By Brian Murphy
| Mondaq
Defendant Line Financial Health Network operates a financial app called Beem. On February 20, 2023 – about two months before tax returns were due – Line Financial published, on its website, a blog post that included a photograph of Kurt Cobain superimposed with the text "Remember Kurt Cobain on his birthday. Also remember to file your taxes! it's free!" (The image is reproduced in the court's opinion.) How did this happen?
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Your Monthly Roundup of Top Stories

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By Jack Shaw, Clara Mendoza, Brian Murphy, Barbara Weltman
| Constant Contact
Three E's for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality Maybe my perspective is “old school,” but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is observed, and that all employees are treated equally. Today, the ethics of some people and companies are highly questionable (overcharging customers; sabotage; conflicts of interest)...
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Psychic Readings And Legal Proceedings: Miss Cleo And Copyright Law

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By Brian Murphy
| Mondaq
In the 1990s, commercials for pay-by-the-minute 1-900 phone services were ubiquitous, especially in the wee hours of the morning. In the era before social media and hookup apps, if you were lonely, it was late, and you craved human connection, these services were the only game in town. Most promised conversations of a decidedly adult nature, but others offered jokes, games, a chance to hear Jessica Hahn's side of the story and a daily affirmation from Hulk Hogan.
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