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Posted on May 22, 2006 by Michael Froomkin

Grunt’s-eye view: Rumsfeld to blame for ‘breaking’ the Army
Hawks for Dissent
West Point Graduates Against The War — being ~~sued~~ threatened with suit for a trademark violation by the military academy! As if this wasn’t classic nominative fair use as per Playboy Enterprises, Inc., v. Wells, 279 F.3d 796 (9th Cir. 2002) and Century 21 Real Estate Corporation v. LendingTree, Inc. , 425 F.3d 211 (3d Cir. 2005)! Not to mention that the chance of confusing Graduates Against the War with a military academy seems somewhat low. As for the possible dilutive effect, if any, see nominative fair use again, not to mention the First Amendment…
Iraq today (and yesterday): Forget the hearts and minds, worry about the corrupt cops and militias
Domestic security: planning process years behind schedule
But don’t worry, we’re ready to prosecute the reporters who tell you about it
U. Chicago Prof. Geoffrey Stone’s powerful congressional testimony on why prosecuting journalists for publishing is, well, un-American
At least the kids are all right (back home)

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