Paul Alan Levy
@paulalanlevy.bsky.social
Litigator, soccer nut. Although I litigate free speech and IP issues at Public Citizen, the views expressed here are my own.
Having won Taubman Co. v WebFeats in the Sixth Circuit, I was inclined to have some sympathy for this defendant's use of her name in furtherance of her purely political speech until I looked at the complaint and PI motion and saw the deliberate exploitation of the soup company's mark
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Having won Taubman Co. v WebFeats in the Sixth Circuit, I was inclined to have some sympathy for this defendant's use of her name in furtherance of her purely political speech until I looked at the complaint and PI motion and saw the deliberate exploitation of the soup company's mark
Sergeant at Arms.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Sergeant at Arms.
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First stop, though, the DC Circuit. It very much matters who the motions panel is.
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
First stop, though, the DC Circuit. It very much matters who the motions panel is.
Maybe he should throw a salami sandwich at the hecklers
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Maybe he should throw a salami sandwich at the hecklers
Another Public Citizen win against Trump
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Another Public Citizen win against Trump
The proliferation of the requirement of HAVING a password is counterproductive.
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The proliferation of the requirement of HAVING a password is counterproductive.
No written order on the docket yet....
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
No written order on the docket yet....
But maybe Schumer is worried about how Dems running in other jurisdictions could be tagged with Mamdani's labels.
Certainly I hope Mamdani succeeds in NYC
Certainly I hope Mamdani succeeds in NYC
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
But maybe Schumer is worried about how Dems running in other jurisdictions could be tagged with Mamdani's labels.
Certainly I hope Mamdani succeeds in NYC
Certainly I hope Mamdani succeeds in NYC
I get the DJ action, but not the anti-SLAPP affirmative suit
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I get the DJ action, but not the anti-SLAPP affirmative suit
I can't help wondering how Mamdani would have done running on the same issues for governor of Virginia
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I can't help wondering how Mamdani would have done running on the same issues for governor of Virginia
In addition to his legal obligations!
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
In addition to his legal obligations!
"How many divisions does the Pope have?"
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"How many divisions does the Pope have?"
Docket is here: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
Chicago Headline Club v. Noem, 1:25-cv-12173 - CourtListener.com
Docket for Chicago Headline Club v. Noem, 1:25-cv-12173 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Docket is here: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
No, per the docket sheet:"there will not be remote access for the hearing[s], pursuant to Judicial Conference policy, because the Court anticipates live testimony."
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
No, per the docket sheet:"there will not be remote access for the hearing[s], pursuant to Judicial Conference policy, because the Court anticipates live testimony."