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By Bill Kenworthy
Legal researcher
Works of art displayed in public settings under public auspices may draw more than critical notice — they may run into censorship. FULL STORY>  
 
High court takes First Amendment copyright case
By David L. Hudson Jr. Potentially significant case involving removal of works from public domain may clarify relationship between copyright and First Amendment. 03.09.11
 
Maine labor mural comes down on governor's orders
Spokeswoman for Gov. Paul LePage says artwork depicting state's labor history wasn't appropriate for Department of Labor lobby because it was one-sided. 03.29.11
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