Copyright & Media Update 12/8/17
When is a Copyright “Registered” for Purposes of Filing Suit? BY SUSAN NEUBERGER: On May 18, 2017, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed…
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Copyright & Media Update 11/17/17
Disney Accused Of Plundering ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ In Copyright Lawsuit BY DOMINIC PATTEN: Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has been in…
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Myth Busters – Five Common Christmas Copyright Myths
This is an oldie but a goodie and is reprinted with permission from Plagiarism Today. Thank you, Jonathon Bailey, for letting us share with…
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Giving Thanks for the Gift of Music
In the spirit of the season of gratitude, we at CCS feel it only natural to give thanks to the writers, artists, and musicians…
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The California Supreme Court Won’t Decide on Oldies Copyrights Until 2018 BY PAUL RESNIKOFF: Should copyrights extend to pre-1972 recordings? The California Supreme Court…
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Spotify Launches New Playlist Pitching System for Labels BY STUART DREDGE: Spotify has moved to formalise the process by which major and independent labels…
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Copyright Office Publishes Updates to Compendium BY TERRICA CARRINGTON: The Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices—often referred to simply as the Compendium—outlines the official…
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Don’t Fall for “Tricks” But “Treat” Yourself to Better Understanding of the Religious Service Exemption
October is the month of bright, colorful leaves, crisp days and Halloween! Cooler air brings a flurry of church activities and events, from trunk…
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What Happens When A Big-Name Author Is Sued For Copyright Infringement BY CLAIRE FALLON: It’s the ninth inning of a championship baseball game. Our…
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How Do You Stay Spiritually Healthy As A Creative Leader?
This article is published with permission from Stephen Brewster: One of the most difficult tensions to manage in church life is the balance of…
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