The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers - Softcover

Duboff, Leonard D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581157126 ISBN 13: 9781581157123

Publisher: Allworth Press, 2010

Synopsis

The revisions for this third edition cover key digital issues, such as the Copyright Office's new online registration process; post-9/11 rules for shooting in "sensitive" environments; and updates to right of privacy laws. Not only can this book save thousands in attorney's fees, it also explains how to find good legal assistance when necessary. Readers will find information on:

--censorship and obscenity
--the rights of privacy and publicity
--organizing as a business
--tax deductions for the home office
--relevant court cases
--photography organizations
--releases, contracts, and other forms

About this title

Review:

"Lives up to its plain English billing without dumbing down explanations of complex intellectual property, copyright, privacy, and licensing issues ... An especially good section on estate planning will help commercial and art photographers take steps to preserve the value of their work for the future." --"Library Journal"

From the Back Cover:

The Law (in Plain English) ® for Writers Second Edition Few professional writers can afford round–the–clock legal counsel. Fortunately, you can afford to have the next best thing: this down–to–earth guide to every important legal question a writer may face — without the burden of an hourly fee. You’ll get clear advice on the day–to–day issues that can plague any writer — like getting through pages of contract legalese and dealing with agents and legal professionals. Packed with practical answers — plus a special appendix on helpful organizations and a glossary of commonly used legal and publishing terms, The Law (in Plain English) for Writers, Second Edition gives you the insight to:

• Understand the basic elements of all contracts with book and magazine publishers and keep your taxes low
• Find the right publisher — and what to know and watch out for if you’re considering self–publishing
• Make the most of copyright laws and the protections they offer
• Understand censorship, obscenity, defamation, and libel laws
• Protect your right to privacy
• Take advantage of the business laws that pertain to writers
• Know when it’s in your best interest to find a lawyer and how to go about it

About this edition

• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1581157126
• ISBN 13: 9781581157123
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256