It is ironic, ... that a media company that should be seeking to protect the First Amendment is seeking to undermine it by claiming a monopoly on the phrase 'fair and balanced.'

I don't know if Fox is arguing that its viewers are less sophisticated than those who would buy Mr. Franken's book, ... But either way, I think we are talking about relatively sophisticated consumers here.

unlikely a valid trademark. ... The mark is a weak one as trademarks go.

This case is wholly without merit both factually and legally. (US District Judge in commenting on the Fox network lawsuit against Al Franken's book).

caught in a legal technicality.

Was he confessing, was he having a heart-to-heart talk with you?