CASE Act Signed Into Law: What This Means
[…] Because federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright, and federal litigation is so expensive, many professional creators and small businesses simply cannot afford to defend their rights when someone infringes […]
Creator Spotlight with Fine Artist and Photographer Christopher Boffoli
[…] maybe don’t think about is all of the work that goes along with running a professional photography studio with galleries in different countries (with different currencies), dealing with commercial clients […]
Creator Spotlight with Photographer Betsy Finn
[…] specifically, but I am sure it was ingrained in my art education. I also joined Professional Photographers of America as a student member in college, so that may have been […]
I’ve Been Infringed, Now What?
[…] At this time, federal courts have jurisdiction over copyright, and federal litigation is expensive. Many professional creators and small businesses cannot afford to defend their rights when someone infringes their […]
Thank You Creators for Getting Us Through Difficult Times
[…] portraits we got done a few years ago with a wonderful photographer. Hearing stories of professional photographers bringing joy to their neighbors by offering front door photo sessions blows me […]
Creator Spotlight with Cade Martin
[…] financially? These days, with websites, social media and so on, we as regular people (or professionals) put our images out there on Instagram, Facebook, etc. Have you read Instagram and […]
Senators and Creators Say Notice and Takedown System is Broken, While Platforms Blame the System’s Failures on Creators
[…] knows that even the most talented of his students have only a slim chance at professional success due to the failure of the DMCA to address ubiquitous infringement. Senator Coons […]
Spotlight on Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA)
[…] the Arts is celebrating its 40thyear of providing business services to artists. Since 1979, TALA’s professional volunteers have assisted countless individual artists and nonprofit organizations in navigating the legal and […]
Creator Spotlight with Graphic Artist Lisa F. Shaftel
[…] cover and then joined the Graphic Artists Guild. I learned everything I wasn’t taught in professional undergrad and graduate art school, and I started using written agreements and registering my […]
Creator Spotlight with Laura Pedersen
[…] president of the Authors Guild Foundation. The Authors Guild is the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization of writers. Are you one of our Individual Creator Members? Participate in our […]