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Massachusetts Copyright

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Posted by Tamara

Massachusetts copyright laws present many questions.  One of the most confusing aspects of copyright laws is the fact that the laws that govern copyright in this country are actually federal laws.  The often-heard term “international copyright laws” is actually used because most other countries recognize United States copyright laws, and ... continue reading

Maryland Copyright

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Posted by Tamara

Copyright laws, which cover intellectual property, present numerous questions for people in Maryland, as well as other states.  The type of intellectual property that is covered by copyright laws includes photographs, paintings, songs, the written word, software, movies, dance, and television and radio broadcasts.

Copyright law stipulates that the ... continue reading

Louisiana Copyright

Monday, January 7th, 2008
Posted by Tamara

In Louisiana, copyright laws bring up many questions.  For instance, many people are not aware that the United States laws that govern copyright are federal laws.  The primary reason for this confusion is the frequently heard term, “international copyright laws.”  This term is universally used because most other countries recognize ... continue reading

Georgia Copyright

Friday, January 4th, 2008
Posted by Tamara

Copyright law presents questions in Georgia, as well as other states throughout the country.  Copyright laws cover intellectual property, which may include photographs, paintings, sculpture, songs, the written word, and software.  Intellectual property might also include a variety of other types of original works, including television and radio broadcasts, dances, ... continue reading

Florida Copyright

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Posted by Tamara

The issue of copyright laws presents a number of questions for many people in Florida.  It is important to note that the laws governing copyright in the United States are federal laws.  The term “international copyright laws” can be a bit misleading because it is so commonly used.  It is ... continue reading

Idaho Copyright

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Posted by Tamara

How does Idaho copyright law differ from Minnesota copyright law?  This is a trick question.  Copyright law in the United States is codified at the federal level, so the law is the same for all states in the union.  Nevertheless, people in Idaho can be just as confused as those ... continue reading

Delaware Copyright

Monday, November 19th, 2007
Posted by Tamara

How does a person obtain copyrights in Delaware?  Well, that’s not really the right way to ask the question.  Copyright laws protect what lawyers call “intellectual property,” a broad term that covers works of art, software, literature, movies, television and radio broadcasts, and nearly everything that can be considered original ... continue reading

Georgia Copyright

Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Posted by Tamara

 How does Georgia copyright law differ from Minnesota copyright law?  This is a trick question.  Copyright law in the United States is codified at the federal level, so the law is the same for all states in the union.  Nevertheless, people in Georgia can be just as confused as those ... continue reading

Colorado Copyright

Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Posted by Tamara

How does one obtain copyrights in Colorado?  Well, that’s not really the right way to ask the question.  Copyright laws protect what lawyers call “intellectual property,” a broad term that covers works of art, software, literature, movies, television and radio broadcasts, and nearly everything that can be considered original work.  ... continue reading

Iowa Labor Laws

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
Posted by Maya

Whether you are an employer or an employee, you owe it to yourself to be familiar with the labor laws in your area. In some states, federal laws set by the US Department of Labor are the only laws governing labor, and in other states, the state government has legislated ... continue reading

New York Insurance Fraud Laws

Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Posted by Molly

Insurance fraud is one of the largest white-collar crimes in America today, second only to tax evasion. New York City has the dubious distinction of having the 9 th highest rate of insurance fraud cases in the nation.

In order to combat the rising number of cases, New York ... continue reading

Alabama Marriage Laws

Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Posted by Patrick

I went looking for the Alabama Marriage Laws on the internet today and was glad to see they were easy to find and understand. Anyone planning to “Tie The Knot” in the state of Alabama should be well educated on the Alabama Marriage Laws. If you are not, then I ... continue reading

Wyoming Will and Living Trust Laws

Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Posted by Lacey

In the state of Wyoming if you are over the age of nineteen and of sound mind the law allows you to make a Will and Living Trust.  You may prepare a handwritten Will in your own handwriting or have it typed.  This must be witnessed by at least two ... continue reading