The MLC License Availability Date Was January 1: What This Means
The saying goes that “good things come in threes.” That seems to be the case in copyright. We have already covered the first two good things — passage of the Copyright […]
Creator Spotlight with Shir Warr
This week we would like you to meet graphic designer Shir Warr. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? I […]
CASE Act Signed Into Law: What This Means
On December 27, creators across the country collectively celebrated as the CASE Act was signed into law. Naturally, many of you have questions about the how the new small claims […]
Copyright Office Hosts State Sovereign Immunity Roundtables
Background On Friday, December 11th, the U.S. Copyright Office held a series of four roundtable discussions, with an additional open mic session, as part of its ongoing study on state sovereign […]
Senate Hearing Explores the Role of Private Agreements and Existing Technology in Curbing Online Piracy
Background On Tuesday, December 15, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing titled “The Role of Private Agreements and Existing Technology in Curbing Online Privacy.” The purpose of this […]
Creator Spotlight with Allegra Anderson
This week we would like you to meet photographer and small business owner Allegra Anderson. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the […]
Creator Spotlight with Architect Barb Siegel
This week we would like you to meet architect Barb Siegel. What do you think is the biggest misconception in your line of work? I don’t have a big name, so […]
What You Need to Know About Licensing Music for Virtual Events
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused countless event cancellations and shifted much of the workforce from being at the office to working from home. While where and how we work […]
The Pandemic vs. Black Friday: Copyright Issues to Look Out For
As we can all acknowledge, 2020 brought its fair share of challenges. And while the creative community has done what it can to help, the coronavirus pandemic has altered the way we […]
How to Help Musicians Who Cannot Perform Live Due to COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated musicians’ and songwriters’ ability to earn a living. Live concerts, once the primary way for artists to make money, have been canceled with no indication […]