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How public feuds on social media and reality TV play out​ in court

  • Written by Shontavia Johnson, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Drake University
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Free expression on TV and social media generates big ratings and even bigger online followings. Unscripted reality stars claim to bring their authentic expressions to the public through these channels. Beyond influencing the court of public opinion, though, can reality...

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