Author: Devan Cole

Washington CNN — The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Jack Daniel’s in a dispute over a poo-themed dog toy that pokes fun at its iconic wine bottle, ruling that a lower court erred when it said the toy was covered by First Amendment free speech protections. The concurring opinion written by Justice Elena Kagan allows the winemaker to revive its trademark lawsuit against VIP Products in lower courts. In the meantime, the “Bad Spaniels Silly Squeaker” toy remains on the market. At the center of the case is a toy created by VIP Products that bears a striking resemblance…