Category: Law & Legal
Passionate About Plagiarism – How to Defend Against and Fight Plagiarism
Plagiarism on the Internet is a bruised cloud hovering on the horizon for many Web site owners. You may have been a victim. After spending hours creating, polishing and fine tuning your site’s content, the brutal plagiarism storm hits. You discover that someone has lifted that content and published it on the Internet as though
Legal Malpractice
Legal Malpractice Theories of Liability Legal malpractice is a broad term that encompasses various types of civil liability claims brought against lawyers for breaches of duties owed by lawyers to clients and occasionally to other persons that cause damages. Particular conduct by a lawyer may violate the professional standard of care, disciplinary rules, civil statutes,
How To Respond To Settlement Letters In Copyright Infringement Cases
Settlement letters are sent to particular internet subscribers who are identified to have infringed a copyrighted material. Also known as letter of demand (LOD), the letter is usually composed of the name of the infringer, IP address, and all the details about copyright infringement. First of all, getting a demand letter such as a TCYK
Copyright Damages – Domain Name Registration Information Affects the Willful Infringement Analysis
When it comes to claims of cybersquatting, it is relatively understood that providing false Whois contact information is relevant to the bad faith determination under the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). However, it may be less well-known that providing false contact information may also be relevant to a copyright infringement lawsuit. In particular, under the
Using Royalty Free Music For YouTube Videos
Music is an essential component in any video. It engages your target audience by emphasizing the mood and energy of your video project. But even though a hit song might be perfect for your video it does not mean you are free to use it. It most cases you don’t have the right. So what
Top Ten Reasons Why Law Firms Should Consider Selective Legal Outsourcing
In the last quarter of 2008 America faces economic challenges never imagined even a few months ago. How will businesses manage and survive the limitations on credit, demand and growth? How does the economic downturn impact lawyers and law firms which service the business community? It is an obvious fact that businesses can only look
Is It Illegal to Download Free Music?
The Confusion Surrounding Music Copyright Law Because there are so many different ways to get free music off the internet, there has become a lot of confusion and conflicting views as to what is legal and what isn’t. “OK, so it’s illegal to burn a copy of a CD and distribute it. So are you
The 5 Simple Steps to Writing Your Copyright Notice
Whether or not you actually register the rights to your work with the Copyright Office, you can still use a copyright notice on your work. You have every right and legal claim to your work the moment you put words to paper. It helps to register, but you still own the copyright and you have
Five Ways Your Professional Credibility Is Diminished By Bad Writing
As a technical writer, your credibility is paramount. You know you must do whatever you need to to protect it. Hence the importance of ensuring your writing is appropriate to your readers, accurate, clear, and as easy as possible for your readers to follow your argument and come to the same conclusion. Technical writing covers
How Copyright Laws Fail Us When We Need Them Most
I used to worry about other people stealing my work. I do lots of different kinds of things so there is plenty to steal. In 35 years of being in business, I have produced plenty of exceptional photos, illustrations, graphic design, ads, websites, printed collateral material, logos, music and writing, to name just a few.
Copyright Information – Make Money With Expired Copyrights
There are a lot of ways to make money on the World Wide Web that a lot of internet users from different parts of the globe are currently engaged in different fields of eCommerce. They can be lucrative, well-known businesses or small yet manageable means of making money online. Any of these can be an
Ways to Overcome Copyright Problems
In this age of instant communication, more and more ideas are being born and products created than ever before. With the current entrepreneurial trend, new business owners are creating never-before-seen content and services in order to better the world. With so much going on, it can be easy to create something that copies another person
Integrating Copyright Awareness in the Pedagogy of Art in Ghana
The historical evolution of teaching and learning in class reveal that the creation and use of art remain an integral aspect of education. During the time of the pre-historic man, various art forms were used in many ways to communicate, keep records and pass on information from generation to generation, when there were no written
Ebay VERO Take-Down Procedure
This guide examines the legality of the eBay VeRo take-down procedure. If you trade on eBay you may know what it is like when one of your competitors requests eBay to take-down your listings based on alleged violations of copyright. What happens when you follow eBay’s procedures to fight back but they don’t work? This
Lawyer – Legal Options After a Car Accident
Any number of injuries can occur as a result of a car accident. You can have serious neck and back problems, headaches, broken bones and even more serious issues. This results in time away from work, expensive medical bills and even emotional trauma. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not
Tips to Find a Great Attorney When Legal Problems Occur
No matter what we do in life, having an expert who will deal with legal matters is paramount in most instances particularly if children are involved. An attorney may be necessary to protect the rights of the children as well as the rights of each individual in that couple. Contacting an attorney in times of
Is It Legal to Copycat Restaurant Recipes?
There’s a proliferation of books, both printed and electronic (downloadable from the Web), that purport to tell you how to copy your favorite dishes from your favorite restaurants. Some of these are better than others, but they all raise the question: Is it legal to “copycat” recipes in this way? These days, with the music
How to Be Protected From a Copyright Infringement Claim
Some areas of the copyright laws might be complicated but the basics can be simple. For instance, copyright infringement can be avoided by obtaining permission from the owner. This article will briefly define “fair use” and its four factors that the judges consider fair, namely; the character and purpose of your use, the nature, the