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Tag Archives: Legalese
Roja Directa: The Empire Impotently Slaps Back, Impotently
Yes, the adverb says it all. And we have written on this topic before. Copyright holders tried to sue Roja in Spain, but lost because of “safe harbor” provisions in national law. US law has these as well. Basically, Roja … Continue reading
Landon Donovan Files Suit for Fan Support
Don’t make that face. Don’t lie to me. As an individual with a blog and access to Google search analytics, I know the superficial truth and the deeper truth. You hate Landon.The phrase “Donovan is a b$$$ch” populates my website … Continue reading
Can Anyone Truly Stop the Paradhina?
The International Football Association Board has issued a new rule ahead of this month’s World Cup. Law 14, concerning penalty kicks, now reads “Feinting in the run-up to take a penalty kick to confuse opponents is permitted, however, feinting to … Continue reading
Dollars vs. Sense: A Sign of the Times…
What did you want for Chrismas? A new Ipod? A new laptop? Well, the mid and lower table sides in the Premiership, nay, the world, really wanted something much simpler – a coherent enforcement mechanism to punish guilty parties. If Justice … Continue reading
The MLS Labor Standoff – A Strike Out?
No word generates more confusion in the American English language than “strike.” When referring to the long revered sport of bowling, a strike is when the player knocks down all the pins on his first attempt. A strike is desired. … Continue reading
Sir Alex's Suspense-less Sentence
Despite apology after apology, Sir Alex has been punished by the English Football Association for criticizing referee Alan Wily’s fitness after a 2-2 draw with Sunderland. Sir Alex was fined and banned from the touchline for 4 matches, 2 of … Continue reading
Berbatov Clause is Coming to Town
I have one simple question: if the Spurs have truly spent a ton in the transfer market, then why do you not hate them as much as City? Granted, the Carlos Tevez posters were poor taste, but surely someone must … Continue reading