The Week contest: Editorial approval
What headline would you write for a story about a man who threatens to sue your newspaper if you use his name without permission?

This week's question: A Frederick County, Maryland council member, Kirby Delauter, has threatened to sue a local newspaper if it uses his name in stories without his permission. If you were the editor of the newspaper, what headline would you write for a story about Delauter’s threat?
Click here for the results of last week's contest: Making amends with a movie
How to enter: Submissions should be emailed to contest@theweek.com. Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number for verification; this week, please type “Editorial approval” in the subject line. Entries are due by noon, Eastern Time,Tuesday, Jan. 13th. Winners will appear on the Puzzle Page of the Jan. 23 issue and at theweek.com/puzzle on Friday, Jan. 16th. In the case of identical or similar entries, the first one received gets credit. Entries submitted as comments on this web page cannot be considered. All entries become property of The Week.
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