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How to Copyright a Book

By Janet Ford

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You worked hard writing your book. Having it finished is like a dream come true. For some author's, it's more like giving birth. It can be really difficult for a writer to submit their work for book reviews, publishing or even contests for fear ... more »

How to Deal With Plagiarist and Plagiarism Online

By Alrady

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This is not your insipid advice to email the little dipstick that stole your work type of article. They are stealing from you and in most cases GOOGLE sponsored links are being used to draw in advertising dollars. The jerk is advertising ... more »

How to Learn About the Online Defamation Act

By eHow Legal Editor

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In legal terms, any false statement made in a public way that can damage the image or reputation of an individual, specific product, or entity (such as a business, government or country) is an act of defamation. Online defamation differs from the ... more »

How to Report Spam

By ShannonBeineke

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Chain letters and unsolicited advertisements are illegal to send, so why are inboxes everywhere still getting flooded by junk?! Reporting spam is the only way to stop the madness, and to prevent more unsuspecting victims from being scammed... more »

How to Learn About What Is Protected Under Privacy Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Privacy laws protect the privacy rights of individuals. Some privacy laws are general privacy laws which can affect all aspects of collecting personal information. Others are specific laws which are intended to protect certain types of personal ... more »

How to Legally Download Music

By eHow Internet Editor

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Legally downloading music involves the exchange of files between the copyright owner and an end user. The owner makes the exchange based on the guarantee that any illegal use of the download can usually be remedied through financial damages. ... more »

How to Avoid Libel

By chippreid

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The Associated Press Stylebook gives a complete and easy explanation on libel and how and why newspapers face libel charges. New journalists should be educated in proper, ethical reporting methods, and any time you have questions on whether ... more »

How to Copyright Your Script

By breezycycle

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There have been a growing number of lawsuits in which movie screenplays have been "stolen." Writers devote themselves to finishing a script or screenplay and before they can get their work professionally seen, a movie begins production ... more »

How to Determine Your ISP's Legal Rights

By eHow Internet Editor

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United States citizens are all afforded certain rights when it comes to communication and the Internet. It is important for Internet users to recognize that their Internet Service Providers (ISPs) also have rights. Determine what your ISP's ... more »

How to Learn About Blogging Ethics

By eHow Internet Editor

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With the advent of the Web log or "blog," as it is commonly referred to, concerns about the integrity of the information and commentary posted on these individually generated content Web sites have arisen. Though these popular writing sites often ... more »

How to Learn About Computer Virus Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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In today's high-tech world, we have access to more information and advanced computer applications than ever before. While this is helpful when it comes to storing or retrieving information, the same technology can also leave you vulnerable to ... more »

How to Learn About Defamation

By eHow Legal Editor

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In the United States, defamation laws protect individuals, organizations, businesses and companies from false statements, publicly presented as truth, that may or do cause personal or financial injury. Defamation itself is subdivided into two ... more »

How to Learn About Slander

By eHow Legal Editor

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In the United States, slander constitutes part of what is broadly known as "defamation law." Generally speaking, slander is defamation of character spoken in public that has injurious or potentially injurious consequences for the defamed party. ... more »

How to File a Complaint About Spam

By eHow Legal Editor

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If you're connected to the Internet and use an email address, you're likely familiar with spam. Spam is a nuisance at the least and a potential source of harm to your computer at the worst. What's even more disturbing about spam is that it's no ... more »

How to Learn About Journalistic Protection Privacy Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Journalistic protection privacy laws are meant to consider the right of news reporters to obtain the news without government interference. Journalistic privacy laws are supported federally by the Constitution's First and Fourth Amendments and by ... more »

How to Learn About Pop-ups Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Pop-ups are the all too familiar form of advertising adopted by many Web sites with aggressive marketing tactics. While there aren't any laws currently in place that specifically prohibit the use of pop-ups, some kinds of pop-ups do violate ... more »

How to Report Illegal Web Sites to the Proper Authorities

By eHow Internet Editor

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Just like in the real world, the Internet is home to some who engage in illegal practices. If you have discovered a Web site that may be engaged in some kind of illegal activity, it is important that you report it to the proper authorities... more »

How to Tell Hillary Clinton Jokes

By happyman

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Here's a Hillary Clinton joke that was probably thought up by Karl Rove: "The hottest selling political bumper sticker these days is "RUN HILARY RUN" because it sells well to Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans put it on ... more »

How to Learn About Avoiding Illegally Citing Work From Authors

By eHow Legal Editor

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Issues of plagiarism and copyright infringement have become more widespread over the last decade. Increased Internet access allows college students, writers and others to easily plagiarize or copy the work of another writer or author. Everyone ... more »

How to Learn About Online Trademarks Laws

By eHow Internet Editor

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In the United States, there are three types of intellectual property protection: patents, copyrights and trademarks. Registered trademarks help protect a company or individual's business identity from infringement by other groups or persons. The ... more »

How to Learn About the Laws Governing Online Journalism

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Just as traditional journalists are regulated and protected by laws, those who participate in online journalism must understand the laws governing their vocation. To learn more about the laws governing online journalism, an understanding of the ... more »

How to Sue Someone for Slander

By eHow Legal Editor

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Slander, in its broadest terms, is the act of publicly speaking injurious statements about another party, when the statements are known by the speaker to be false. You can sue someone for slander only if the false statements they spoke resulted ... more »

How to File for a Ham Radio Operator's License

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Amateur radio - "ham radio" - allows you to use powerful high frequency and very high frequency radio spectrums for recreational and public service purposes. In the United States, you need to get a license from the Federal Communications ... more »

How to Learn About Digital Copyright Infringement Laws

By eHow Internet Editor

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In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. This act implemented already-existing legislation to protect intellectual property, but it also put in place measures to limit the liability of Internet service ... more »

How to Learn About Downloading Ethics

By eHow Internet Editor

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The Internet is a huge portal of service providers, information sites and entertainment venues. However, just because something is on the Internet for anyone to find doesn't mean it's in the public domain. In other words, there are certain ethics ... more »

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