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Registering Offense: The Prohibition Of Slurs As Trademarks, Christine Farley
Registering Offense: The Prohibition Of Slurs As Trademarks, Christine Farley
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Since 1967, Pro-Football has registered six marks that include the term “redskins,” a derogatory racial epithet that refers to Native Americans. The use of disparaging marks dates back to the 19th century when brands commercialized racial stereotypes, such as Aunt Jemima. Today, offensive marks, including those that ridicule race, ethnicity, gender and religion are proliferating prompting the question of what role trademark law plays in protecting the interests of diverse communities. Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act prohibits the registration of marks that consist of matter that may disparage or bring into contempt or disrepute any person, institution, or belief. …
Ld 1028 - Protection Of Indian Archaeological Sites : Report To The Standing Committee On Appropriations And Financial Affairs, Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Ld 1028 - Protection Of Indian Archaeological Sites : Report To The Standing Committee On Appropriations And Financial Affairs, Maine Historic Preservation Commission
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LD 1028 - Protection of Indian Archaeological Sites : Report to the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs.
Arthur Spiess, Archaeologist, Maine Historic Preservation Commission with Representative Donald Soctomah, January, 2000.
Contents: Introduction / The Resource / The Problem / Synopsis of Existing Laws / Discussions with Law Enforcement / Site Monitoring or Stewardship / Discussion / Recommendations / Appendix A - Text of 27 MRSA 371-378 as Amended to Date / Appendix B - Written Comments from State Agencies on LD 1028 Consultation / Appendix C - Archaeological Site Monitoring Materials
At Loggerheads : The State Of Maine And The Wabanaki : Final Report Of The Task Force On Tribal-State Relations, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
At Loggerheads : The State Of Maine And The Wabanaki : Final Report Of The Task Force On Tribal-State Relations, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
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At Loggerheads : The State of Maine and the Wabanaki : Final Report of the Task Force on Tribal-State Relations.
Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission. Task Force on Tribal-State Relations.
Hallowell, Me., 1997.
Contents: Prologue / Task Force on Tribal-State Relations / Executive Summary / A.Overview / B.Recommendations / C.The Maine Indian Claims Settlement / D.The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission / E.Findings and Analysis / Appendices