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Court Should Block Registration Of ‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark Not Because It’s Someone’s Name, But Because No One Should Control The Phrase

2 years 4 months ago
There’s an interesting thing that happens all too often in trademark cases, whereby people seem to flip the underlying argument. We see it in cases where someone opposes the registration of a certain trademark, and the party seeking the trademark complains that the government is trying to “censor” them or limit their speech, when more […]
Mike Masnick

Eminent Domain for Overpriced Drugs

2 years 4 months ago
Today on TAP: Exhibit A is the case of the EpiPen. It should cost a few dollars rather than the $600 or more charged by monopolist Viatris.
Robert Kuttner

Springfield Symphony Orchestra bringing ballet back for spring

2 years 4 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is joining forces once again with the St. Louis Ballet to bring Tchaikovsky’s "The Sleeping Beauty" to Springfield. The full-length ballet will close out the Symphony's 89th season on May 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale August 9, 2023, at Hammons Hall Box office. Group sales can be [...]
Emilee Kuschel

What to Expect for Alton Little Theater's 90th Season

2 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Alton Little Theater’s 90th season is off to an exciting start as the theater prepares for several productions in the coming months. “I love to go to St. Louis, but I know that families may never get to see a first-class production in St. Louis. So we want to give them some exposure here,” said Lee Cox, the theater’s executive director and business manager. “We’re a real, legitimate theater, so they’re getting to see a quality show. There’s not a bad seat in the house.” To mark the end of summer, the theater is hosting Circus Kaput at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12. This touring circus act aims to give families a fun night before school starts. Tickets are $20 and include refreshments. “ a little magic, a lot of comedy and tricks and getting kids up on stage and letting them be part of the magic,” Cox said. “And I just love watching their faces when they see things and ‘How did he do that?’”

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New "Visit Godfrey" Tourism Website Unveiled

2 years 4 months ago
GODFREY- Godfrey’s new tourism website, visitgodfrey.com , is now up and running - and much like the village itself, it’s ready for visitors. Developed by Riverbender.com , the site showcases several attractions, events, and more around the village to help spread awareness of the great things going on in Godfrey for visitors and residents alike. The Visit Godfrey homepage greets visitors with sweeping drone footage (and on-ground footage) of scenery and life around the village. Tabs for events , things to do , restaurants , or to plan your visit , as well as a search bar, line the upper right. Scrolling down reveals a list of upcoming events, a summary of the village, and tabs to learn more about attractions , restaurants , shopping , and other things to do around Godfrey. “I think it’s great,” Economic Development Director Jim Mager said of the new website. “I think it’s an exciting site - I like when you open it up, you see

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Oversight Agency Says DHS Needs To Stop Screwing Around And Accurately Track Use Of Force By Officers

2 years 4 months ago
There are no incentives in place to encourage accurate reporting of force deployment by law enforcement agencies. Tracking use of force means agencies are basically generating evidence for civil rights lawsuits. That’s why force reporting is, at best, inconsistent. At its worst, it’s simply dishonest. The lack of solid deterrents means agencies simply won’t generate […]
Tim Cushing