Word: legalism
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...Which brings us to the case of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) vs. Jammie Thomas, and the inaccurate and misleading statements expressed in the public sphere.First, it has been suggested that the RIAA “picked” Thomas for this case. When we bring a legal action against an infringer, we do not know who that person is or any demographic information about them. We do not have the ability to screen defendants based on their perceived sympathy or anything else. We target theft; nothing more. Second, Thomas herself decided to bring her case to trial...
Under the most extreme anti-PDA policies, however, even a student who hugs a friend whose parent has just died could potentially face suspension. The lack of nuance in such policies bothers critics like Lisa Graybill, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union's Texas Chapter. "Preventing harassment and teaching kids to respect each other is important, but having yet another reason for kids' behavior to be criminalized is unnecessary," she says. "It's draconian to ban all forms of touch...
...That hearing will take place Wednesday; in the meantime, Ieng Sary and Ieng Thirith are being held in custody at the ECCC, the judges said. The Iengs have also said that they cannot afford to pay for attorneys to represent them at the tribunal; the court will cover their legal costs while it assess their claim...
...backing. Jay Kleaveland signed up to chair Edwards' campaign in Clayton County, but Kleaveland recently withdrew his support, saying he wants to back someone he believes can win. Edwards "doesn't have the same effectiveness, that's the key word," Kleaveland said. "It like he's reading a legal brief; he doesn't have passion." A few other Edwards county chairs in Iowa, according to Politico.com, may also be defecting from his camp...
...Catania during rioting at the stadium in the Sicilian city. After the death, there was much talk of applying the same techniques that the English Premier League have used to stamp out violence, with more control by stewards in the stadium and swifter punishments such as enforcing legal sentences and banning people from attending games. There are some signs that clashes have been reduced, as figures released by the government confirm. Still, the basic dynamic in Italy has not changed: organized fan clubs, which hold virtual blackmail power over team owners (they're scared of the threat of violence...