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The Daily Memo - 7/11/06
A federal appellate court has ruled that it’s copyright infringement for companies to edit “the dirty bits” out of DVD movies and then rent or sell the clean versions. (Cinematical)
The Bush administration was apparently keeping intelligence programs secret from Congressional oversight committees, in possible violation of the law. (New York Times)
A Los Angeles man has filed a lawsuit against various military officials, including Donald Rumsfeld, alleging the unconstitutionality of the administration’s detention policies. (CNN)
A Florida (!) man was arrested at an Indiana casino for showing off his naked bits, apparently not understanding that this isn’t exactly legal. (TBO.com)
A California judge has waived the $114 jaywalking fine given to an 82-year-old lady who was too slow in crossing the street (although he did find her guilty of jaywalking). (CNN)
Google has been ordered to disclose advertiser information as part of a copyright infringement lawsuit (the advertiser in question being the alleged infringer). (Download Squad)
The current civil lawsuit against Michael Jackson has now gone down the expected bizarre and creepy sidetrack, with mentions of Brazilian orphans and gay porn. (Defamer)
Arkansas’ state legislature is thinking about following Utah and Alabama by passing laws banning pregnant women from doing things like smoking, in order to protect “fetal rights.” (Philly.com)
