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The Daily Memo - 8/8/06

check.jpgGoogle is trying its best in a losing battle to avoid the genericide of its trademark. (Washington Post)

check.jpgHere’s the FAQ you may have been looking for about Congress. (YourCongress)

check.jpgCalifornia’s Supreme Court clarified that an at-will job does, in fact, mean an employee can be fired without a reason at any time. (Law.com)

check.jpgJerry Lewis has filed a lawsuit over a seven-year-old deal to remake 1961’s The Errand Boy, alleging that he’s owed several million dollars. (The Hollywood Reporter, Esq.)

check.jpg“The RIAA vs. John Doe, a layperson’s guide to filesharing lawsuits.” (The Digital Music Weblog)

check.jpgChris Cornell (lead singer of Audioslave and formerly of Soundgarden) has sued his former attorney and accountant for negligence relating to the handling of his divorce. (The Hollywood Reporter, Esq.)

check.jpgMartha Stewart has settled her civil case with the SEC, agreeing to pay just shy of $200K in fines. (Zap2It)

check.jpgChief Justice Roberts say more of those involved in the law should actually sit down and give a good read to the Constitution. (WSJ Law Blog)