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Book review: Copyright, Creativity and Big Media

The IPKat

In advancing a feminist reading of the industry, the chapter exposes the invasions of privacy and other abuses involved in the effort to recruit Nellie Melba (1861–1931), darling of the opera season at Covent Garden and the New York Metropolitan Theatre, and what she received from the arrangement.

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When Do I Need a Model Release Form? (Plus a free sample!)

Art Law Journal

One of the most frequently asked questions intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is, “When should I use a model release form, and what should it say?” For example, California has special laws designed to limit paparazzi photographs, thanks to its high number of celebrity residents.