Memes in Judicial Opinions

An interesting post by Prof. Eric Goldman (Technology & Marketing Law Blog) about Chief Judge Mark Walker's opinion in Courthouse News Service v. Forman. The meme itself, with some context, is this:

Comments

[Bob from Ohio]

A high crime and misdemeanor if I've ever seen one.

[Noscitur a sociis]

Indeed, the press is the only profession the Constitution expressly protects

Off to a good start!

[M L]

*facepalm meme*

[Noscitur a sociis]

Is this actually the correct use for this meme? I kind of thought it was intended to highlight hypocrisy or inconsistency: this just seems like two parties trying to argue that the other is responsible.

[Armchair Lawyer]

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spider-man-pointing-at-spider-man

[The Margrave of Azilia]

I thought the point was that lawyers and judges spin webs which trap regular humans.