Sat.May 19, 2018 - Fri.May 25, 2018

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Photographers: New Copyright Registration Laws Are Going into Effect

Art Law Journal

Chris Reed. On February 20, The U.S. Copyright Office will alter the way it accepts applications for copyright registration of photographs. Here's what you'll need to know moving forward.

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Liening for Pre-Construction Services? Yes and No.

GDB Firm Blog

Decades of cases still have not resolved the issue of what, if any, pre-construction services are lienable. Here, a court explains the general rules, but kicks the can down the road, leaving the issue still unresolved.

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Understanding Fair Use with a Dr. Seuss and Star Trek Mashup

Art Law Journal

Chris Reed. Comic book publisher ComicMix allegedly created a mashup of a popular Dr. Seuss book with elements of the iconic Star Trek TV series. Here, we discuss the resulting copyright infringement case, and whether a court may find the work permissible under the fair use doctrine.