If you are reading this, then you are on the Internet. If you are on the Internet, then it is inevitable at some point you came across a list of “dumb laws” or “whacky laws.”
Nerds in Court, published by Christina R. Evola, covers a variety of legal issues intersecting with popular culture, intellectual property, and technology. The blog discusses trademark disputes involving entertainment media, copyright challenges related to costume and fabric designs, and legal interpretations of quirky or outdated laws. It also explores cases involving comic book character rights and the implications of surveillance laws in the digital age. The content often analyzes court rulings and legal principles affecting creators, fans, and the broader cultural landscape, providing insight into how law interacts with fandom, media production, and emerging technologies.
In December 2011, NiC covered the case of Gary Friedrich, the comic book writer who claims credit for inventing the flaming-skulled, motorcycle-riding hero of Marvel Comics. Friedrich’s case had been moved to New York federal court in 2008. Friedrich…
It is being widely reported that the Providence Journal reported that Opening Arguments began in the Rhode Island case against 38 Studios, the producer of Kingdoms of Amalur. Nerds in Court previously covered the story here though little progress has…