DMCA Notice
On December 5, 2015, 
Du Wors filed a DMCA takedown notice with WordPress.com seeking to remove a photograph of himself from the johndduwors.wordpress.com blog.
Content of the Notice
Copyright holder claimed: Newman and Newman, Attorneys at Law, LLP
Location of allegedly infringing material: https://johndduwors.wordpress.com/
Du Wors' claim: The photograph was commissioned by, owned by, and copyrighted by his law firm Newman and Newman, LLP.
Digital signature: John Du Wors
Date signed: 2015-12-05
Fair Use Defense
The blog maintained that the use of the photograph constituted fair use, as it was used for commentary and criticism purposes in connection with documenting Du Wors' legal and professional conduct.
Outcome
WordPress.com has historically defended its users against improper DMCA takedown requests. The blog remained active and continued to document Du Wors' conduct.
Significance
This DMCA filing represents an attempt to suppress speech critical of Du Wors through copyright claims, rather than addressing the substance of the documented allegations.