This week in pop culture and law is dedicated to Lindsay Lohan and her quest to sue E-Trade for airing this commercial:
Lindsay claims the commercial infringes on her right of publicity (a celebrity’s right to prevent others from profiting from her name, likeness, voice, or image without paying for it). Why? Because the ad refers to a “milk-a-holic Lindsay” and whenever we hear the name “Lindsay,” we automatically think of Lindsay Lohan. Puhlease, it’s not like that baby has red hair, a DJ girlfriend, a self-tanning product, leggings, a history of car wrecks, or a DUI. That, Popbytes peeps, is my official legal opinion. Have a good weekend! And, remember, if you’re gonna drink and drive, just drink milk.
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