Published on July 18, 2019
copyrights, legal, libel
YouTube makes complaining about copyright infringement more difficult; Bankrupt Ebony selling off photos; Former prime minister threatens to sue newspaper after being linked to Jeffrey Epstein; Starbucks no longer offering newspapers – can you guess why?
Published on July 11, 2019
amazon, complaints, legal, libel
MORE: Amazon workers to strike on Prime Day; and The city that launched publishing
Published on June 13, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice
My brother hit the big time in the 80 s as a singer in a band he formed called (removed). I have an urge to write a book about my experiences with the band and touring with them as well…
Published on June 6, 2019
copyrights, legal, libel
MORE: Was this reporter’s fake quote a joke, or defamation?; Facebook gives lame excuse for release of customer info; Laid-off reporters start non-profit to help others…but will it do any good?; When Lincoln got “mad – like really mad” at the Chicago Tribune; “Badass Lawyer” loses third libel-related appeal; Even democracies are limiting press freedom
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 4, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice
“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”
Published on April 4, 2019
legal, libel, writing career advice
Also: Bob Ross’ son gets zilch in rights lawsuit; More inhumane behavior by Amazon; Blogger libel lawsuits; Classifying employees as “freelancers,” and $50M fine against publisher.
Published on March 28, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips
A writer asks, “Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?”
Published on March 8, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing
Is recreating a photo you find online copyright infringement?