Edinburgh resident JK Rowling gives a million quid to campaign against Scottish independence from Britain. And is promptly labeled a specky bastard, a ginga and a squeaky wee bitch. Way to go, ScotsNats!

In this episode, we cover some of the issues behind the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence (not currently on the news agenda Stateside – you heard it here first). Also discussing these stories:

• Latter-day Saints claims IP rights to “Mormon” name
• “Amazon of Middle East” is launching “banned books” section to confound censors, good luck with that
• Author claims Chobani yogurt stole his ideas for ad campaign – How?!?
• Fifty Shades of Grey’s Australian publisher accused of scamming business partners

Follow ups:

• $18 Million Settlement of Freelance Suit Against Electronic Databases Granted Final Approval
• Narrow Fair Use Ruling Permits Limited Library Uses, Shoots Down Replacement
• NCAA To Pay $20M To Exit Student-Athlete Publicity Suit
• Judge Ends Lawsuit by ‘Mockingbird’ Author Lee

Our next Debriefer will be recorded on July 18th, we’re on a summer schedule now!