The warning, from U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett, comes after high-ranking DOJ officials posted content online that belied Mangione's presumption of innocence. The judge also asked prosecutors to advise Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to inform other officials that further violations could result in sanctions.

       

There's still nothing quite like a voice on the other end of the line. A well-timed call can eliminate ambiguity, reduce tension or open the door to collaboration in a way that emails, texts and video meetings often can't.

       

For companies developing novelty products, advertising campaigns, or brand-related parodies, this case underscores the importance of reviewing both confusion and reputational risks. For rights holders, it affirms that parody is not a license to defame a brand.