Hurry, hurry!  Step right up for a chance to participate in one of the greatest spectacles to ever grace a courtroom!  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, introducing the notorious network of defendants, Stern, Eroshevich, and Kapoor.  Each are charged with drug conspiracy related to the death of Anna Nicole Smith. You – yes, you! – could be called as a juror to decide their fate! Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Perry stresses that this is a high profile case involving a well-known media figure.  Here is a 15-page questionnaire to assess your qualifications (courtesy of E!): \”Jury Questionnaire\” Besides the usual juror background check, we now ask you to submit to a series of questions involving your medical history (specifically as it relates to prescription medication), your views on the medical profession and the law, and any bias relating to the 3 individuals stated above. While Lady Justice awaits your responses, we remind you the opening gavel will be heard August 4.

In 2008, NFL legend Jim Brown filed suit against videogame manufacturer Electronic Arts (“EA”) for the use of his likeness in their Madden NFL title without consent.  EA claims they are shielded by the 1st Amendment to profit by including Brown’s likeness in its games.  Brown’s game-based jersey number and name are fictitious, but his team (Cleveland Browns), physical description and accomplishment described therein leave little doubt he is the subject. Late U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper sided with the defendants in September 2009, and Brown appealed to the 9th Circuit.  Lady Justice has spotted the ball on the 20 yard line – could Brown add another proverbial rushing touchdown to his impressive collection?