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You can’t use any photo you want, for any reason, just because you paid for it.
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?
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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…
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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…
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
“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?”
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.
