Category Archives: Rules and Laws

Editor explains “How Not To Be A Dick At The Tattoo Shop”

Posted on March 9, 2013 by thehopeblog

Emily McCombs, executive editor at xojane.com, wrote a great article which recently appeared on the TAM Blog entitled, “How Not To Be A Dick At The Tattoo Shop”. We thought we’d share it with our readers too! Take notes newbies! … Continue reading →

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Arizona Supreme Court Rules that Tattoos are “Freedom of Expression”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by thehopeblog

Tattoos are a form of expression protected by the First Amendment, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled in an opinion in favor of a couple who sought to open a tattooing business. The decision conflicts with other court decisions that … Continue reading →

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Needles and Sins to Host Seminar at Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Posted on September 5, 2012 by thehopeblog

The Paradise Tattoo Gathering is happening September 13th – 15th in Keystone, CO and there are tons of seminars and events planned over the weekend. One of those seminars is taking place Saturday at 5pm and is titled “Controlling, Protecting … Continue reading →

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CNN asks, “How young is too young for a tattoo?”

Posted on July 10, 2012 by thehopeblog

CNN — Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s 11-year-old daughter, Willow, was recently given a tongue-lashing on social media after posting a picture of herself sporting a tongue piercing on Instagram. asapniceee: “She is too young for such a provocative piercing. Why … Continue reading →

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Tattooer ordered to pay $9,000 for misspelled tattoo

Posted on July 5, 2012 by thehopeblog

We posted a few classic misspelled tattoos a while ago, and now we have news of a court ruling in favor of the client and the tattooer having to pay for damages! A Canadian tattoo artist who dropped an ‘R’ … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Law Enforcement attend Tattoo Seminar

Posted on May 24, 2012 by thehopeblog

First 12 News in Oklahoma reported on an interesting event that took place in Ardmore this past weekend. Law enforcement officials attended a seminar on tattoos in order to see how more understanding could assist them in solving crimes and … Continue reading →

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Osaka Mayor tells employees to remove tattoos or find another job

Posted on May 17, 2012 by thehopeblog

We reported earlier on how a Japanese government surveyed employees about their tattoos, and now we are sad to say that those surveys and now being used to give employees the pink slip. The Guardian is reporting that the Mayor of Osaka is … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Senate and House pass new Tattoo Law

Posted on May 16, 2012 by thehopeblog

We reported earlier on a Webster, MA law that was passed to allow 14-year olds to get tattooed in order to prevent them from getting tattooed by scratchers – which makes no fuckin sense at all. Well, now Nashville, TN … Continue reading →

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“No Ink” rule could cost Ireland beauty queen the “Miss World” title

Posted on May 9, 2012 by thehopeblog

A tattoo of a crucifix on her ankle could stand in the way of the new Miss Ireland’s world title hopes. The first runner up in the competition, Antrim’s Rebecca Maguire, was awarded the title last week after the original … Continue reading →

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Japanese Government cracking down on employee tattoos

Posted on May 2, 2012 by thehopeblog

If you plan on getting a job in the city of Osaka, you’d better cover up those tattoos! The government in the Japanese city has begun surveying all its employees over whether they have tattoos and, if so, which parts … Continue reading →

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