An essential tool for writers, agents, editors, and publishers who want to understand the legal risks and rights associated with publishing. Overwhelmed by the copyright and trademark arena? Scratching your head over obscure clauses in legal contracts? Anxious about piracy and plagiarism? Through his popular Sidebar Saturdays blog, novelist, freelance writer, and intellectual … [Read more...] about The Writer’s Legal GPS by Matt Kight
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Fair Use in News Reporting
Fair use is a doctrine that is used to encourage criticism and commentary of copyrighted works. It is based on the concept that one should be free to use portions of copyrighted materials without asking permission from the copyright owner. It is an equitable principle that is frequently used as a defense by those sued for copyright infringement. The four factors which … [Read more...] about Fair Use in News Reporting