What do Disney, Ferrari, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have in common? They’re rather litigious when people do things they don’t like. We go through the history of copyright and trademark to provide background for some notable recent lawsuits involving these companies. That launches us into a discussion about the recent lawsuit filed by the Mormon Church against John Dehlin, Mormon Stories, and the Open Stories Foundation. After that we talk about The Firm, a Tom Cruise movie where the good guy wins against the Mafia, a corrupt law firm, and the FBI. We end with some good news about targeting depression for treatment.
Show Notes:
https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-law/copyright-act/
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/24-10900/24-10900-2024-10-20.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_copyright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhBpI13dxkI
https://copyright.gov/about/1790-copyright-act.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gWaAJR5L18
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-regulations/
https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/law/Trademark_Statutes.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_trademark_law
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_of_1909
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_of_1870
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Copyright_Act_of_1891
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-disneyland-memorial-o_b_5859
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_Dilution_Revision_Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Anka
https://www.courthousenews.com/disney-goes-on-trial-over-moana-copyright-infringement-claims/
https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-cases/disney-v-vidangel/
https://carbuzz.com/features/7-times-ferrari-filed-lawsuits-against-its-own-fans/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a30750318/ferrari-purosangue-name-lawsuit/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFepk2ZoJtQ
https://gileriodekel.com/2026/04/the-lds-church-is-suing-mormon-stories/
https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1svqcdy/a_tale_of_two_responses_the_book_of_mormon/
https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1svnrzq/if_youre_worried_about_brand_confusion_and_people/
https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1sxh2yy/lds_lawsuit_against_dehlin_too_little_too_late/
https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1suvu8w/re_mormon_stories_litigation_a_brief_primer_on/
https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1sp83g4/lds_church_lawsuit_against_mormon_stories_rejects/
Index librorum prohibitorum (in Latin): https://archive.org/details/case_wing_z1020_i39_1664/mode/2up
MOGP: The Firm : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106918/?ref_=tttrv_ov_bk
Where it’s streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-firm
Happy News: For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260423022010.htm
Accidental Medical Discoveries: How Tenacity and Pure Dumb Luck Changed the World by Robert W Winters.
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General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don’t have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!
Sunday Afternoon:
Christofferson Q12 - The end is coming, be outward bigots
Chi Hong (Sam) Wong Q70 - Remember, Remember BoM lesson
Aaron T. Hall Q70 - Names of Jesus from BoM
Susan H. Porter Primary GP - Baby-talk talk
Neil L Anderson Q12 - Eternal Marriage
Quentin L. Cook Q12 - First vision 1823, doesn’t mention 1820
Taniela B. Wakolo Q70 - Bigotry is still bigoted even when it comes from an African-American General Authority
Gerrit Gong Q12 - Oaks red tie story
HOAKS ROUNDING IT OUT AND FUUUUCKKK THIS CONFERENCE!!!
A Night At the Garden documentary
https://anightatthegarden.com/
Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME
He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g
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General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don’t have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!
Sunday Morning:
Ucthdorf Acting Pres of Q12 - Happy Easter, I guess?
Emily Bell Freeman YW GP - Best of days, worst of days
Pedro X. Larreal Q70 - Happy easter
Edward B Rowe Q70 - I didn’t get blown up by a landmine, that’s what matters
Ronald Rasband Q12 - People with disabilities will be resurrected perfected
Dale Renlund Q12 - So many balls out there, keep your eye on the Jesus ball
Thierry K. Mutombo Q70 - Has had lots of kids but abandoned cultural tradition when one died
Alan R Walker Q70 - hunting for hidden treasures
Hoaks
Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME
He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g
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General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don’t have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!
Saturday Afternoon:
Gary Stevenson Q12 - Lost luggage
Edwardo Ortega Q70 - To new members
Wan-Liang Wu Q70 - More diversity through assimilation
David J. Wunderli FC YM GP - Youth carry too many rocks
Gerald Causse new Q12 - The Truman Flater Earther
Bryan J Holmes Q70 - Marathons and necessity of prophetic witness and blind obedience
Clement M. Matswagothata Q70 - Great story, maybe he’ll get picked for Q15?
Ulisses Soares Q12 - Digital spaces and Mormon content creators
Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME
He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g
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General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don’t have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!
Saturday Morning:
Oaks POTLDS
Patrick Kearon Q12 - Callings
Kristen M. Yee SC RS GP - assignments and ministering
David A. Bednar Q12 - endure, you whiny little shits
Michael John U. Teh Q70 - diversity through assimilation
Jorge T Becerra Q70 - poverty, tithing, immigrants
CryRing - praying is powerful
Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME
He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g
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Bryce attended the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference and snagged a few interviews from attendees, organizers, and presenters. It was a fantastic experience! The first issues are printed and ready for purchase at the link below and it’s a great conference as well. Come next year! After that we discuss Sense & Sensibilities by Jane Austen to round out the third episode of Women’s History Month. We end with some happy news from boxing trainers helping parkinson’s patients.
Show Notes:
Journal of Mormon Polygamy website with currently-available issues
https://journalofmormonpolygamy.org/jmp
MOGP: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility : https://janeaustensociety.org.uk/jane-austen/the-novels/sense-and-sensibility/
Jane Austen House: https://janeaustens.house/jane-austen/novels/sense-and-sensibility/
Happy News:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0rjnn24y5o
Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME
He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g
Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com
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