Double D's

Oh how I love law school more and more everyday. Even more is my appreciation for intellectual property cases. I thought Torts was cool. IP law trumps it hands down. Ranging from Old Glory Condom Co. to Big Pecker Brand t-shirts to Pussycat Cinema, this single area of law has more porno references than the internet could ever dream about delivering to your computer screen. As I was reading this trademark infringement case concerning Jeff Foxworthy and his "You might be a redneck if..." phrase, I stumbled across a reference to a Debbie Does Dallas case (you know the classic porno title...don't act like you've never heard of it). Go watch it if you don't know what I'm talking about. Just make sure you put the kids to bed first.

In the Pussycat Cinema case, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders sued the makers of the Debbie Does Dallas film for trademark infringement. The Cheerleaders sought to enjoin the filmmaker from selling any copies of the film. The lower court issued a preliminary injunction which was affirmed by the appellate court preventing the distribution of the film. This was only a preliminary injunction until the merits of the case could be decided. Specifically at issue was whether the outfits worn in the flick would confuse the viewer into associating the porn star with members of the Cheerleading squad. The Cheerleaders claimed injuries of possible irreparable harm if the film was allowed to be distributed.

I'm not sure how the merits were ultimately decided, but I'm assuming the porno company eventually won. After all, the film is quite famous. It wouldn't have achieved such status without distribution.

See, isn't law school exciting. While some people are solving math problems, judges and attorneys are viewing porno flicks to settle infringement issues. Now tell me who has the more exciting job.

Priorities first

It's been a week or so since the last post, but I've been really busy making up work due to missed classes caused by Mr. Gustav and his unwelcomed visit to the Gulf Coast. In addition to all of the catching up, I've had to prepare for my three interviews this week with various law firms. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't be posting anything this morning. However, I just got notification that classes for today have been cancelled due to the winds and flooding being caused by Ike. The hurricane isn't hitting here but it is causing a lot of wind and rain. And we all know it only takes three drunk guys taking a leak in the street to flood the whole city. Of course they wait for me to get to school to tell me that classes are cancelled, but it is what it is. Normally, I'd jump for joy and go grab a beer; but it's only 8:30 a.m. (not that the bars aren't open) and I have an interview later this afternoon. So, I guess I'll stay at school until my interview. Maybe I'll apply for more jobs. Speaking of jobs...during one of my interviews, an attorney asked me what I liked to do for fun in my spare time. I named several things and then I asked what kind of activities they do with their summer associates. He said, "Well, we do various things such as attend sporting events, cocktail parties...and of course sometimes we just hang around the office and drink." Anyone who says that these people in this profession don't have things figured out is full of crap. They know priorities.

A little humor to weather the storm

Well, the house is still standing and obviously no flooding; or so I assume. I haven't been back yet, so I may still be in for a surprise. I didn't have to use the inner-tube which is unfortunate since I think it would have been fun. The plan was to float through Calliope and say "yo" to my homey Master P, but the water level wasn't fitting for the occasion. At least I won't be living at the Homeless Hilton...although I must say it was sounding kind of exciting. In anticipation of making the Homeless Hilton my new home, it was suggested by a friend that I use pocket change to claim dibs on the top slab. I chose to evacuate instead. It was basically a week off from school, nothing more, nothing less. The painful part was the hit to the pocket. A waste of money and time. I could go on and on but I better stall my humor before getting too personal and offensive to others. Not that I really care, but I'm in a cheerful mood and would like to extend my cheerfulness to others. So take it while you can.