Copyright Law

Fundamentals of Copyright #1: High-Level Overview of Copyright
In this, the first episode of Fundamentals of Copyright, Prof. Kenneth Crews gives a high-level overview of copyright law...

Unintended Consequences, Fallout May Result From MySpace Prosecution
Reactions to the indictment of Lori Drew in the MySpace suicide case suggest that such a theory of the case may have unintended consequences...

Fundamentals of Copyright #11: Non-Copyright Concerns
Copyright is not the only law you have to be aware of when considering whether or not to use a work...

Fundamentals of Copyright #3: Duration of Copyright I
Copyright lasts for a very long time. For works created after 1977, the term of copyright is life of the author plus seventy years...

Rev. Jim Wallis Urges Obama to Add "Abortion Reduction Plank" to Democratic Party Platform
Substitute "unintended pregnancy" for "abortion" and I'd be right with this program...

Fundamentals of Copyright #2: Basic Mantra and Some Exceptions
In this episode, Prof. Crews looks at the basic mantra of copyright: copyright applies instantly and automatically to original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression...

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

Can I sue my employer for creating a hostile work environment and lying about my work performance to get me to quit?
How does the owner of the business feel about all of this? I suggest that you tr...

How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...

What is the statute of limitations in New york State as to how long a person may claim heirship?
who has paid the taxes for the last 7 to 11 yrs ? you can take a house by openly...

Can I return an entire lot of merchandise is some of the items were not as advertised?
Since they were specified as leather, you do have a case - however, your best fi...

Can my employer threaten me with termination if I don't seek a transfer to another department?
In many jurisdictions, employees are "at will". This means that their employmen...

Big Oil
Sued by Florida Boat Owners Over Ethanol

Amazon
Teen Sues over Lost Homework

Wachovia
Home Owners Launch Mortgage Class Action

British Airways Lost-Luggage
Class-Action Gets Green Light

Spike Lee and Showtime
Settlement reached in script copyright infringement lawsuit.

Joke Book
Judy Brown and publishers pay undisclosed settlement to comedians and talkshow celebrities for copyright infringement.