Lawyers for the company that owns rights to the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" have become real-life Grinches, threatening legal action unless Louisville cancels plans to use any part of the book for this year's Light Up Louisville holiday celebration.
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"It appears these lawyers' hearts are two sizes too small," Mayor Jerry Abramson said in a news release.
DLA Piper, the law firm representing Dr. Seuss Enterprises, has sent a "cease and desist" letter to the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Light Up Louisville should have asked for permission and known better but going after a non profit is a little tacky.
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