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From defamation to privacy law, eHow's legal experts explain the nuts and bolts of laws affecting communications and the media. Learn what qualifies as libel and slander and how to avoid it, as well as what to do if you feel you've been a victim. Get tips for maintaining your autonomy under privacy laws, including your medical information, credit history and family records. eHow also covers established internet laws involving gambling, audio files and spyware.
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Personal Right to Publicity in the U.S.
The personal right to publicity is the right to be compensated for a name or likeness being used commercially. Discover how the personal right to publicity prevents people from appropriating names...
How Does the 1st Amendment Work?
The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights says that Congress is not abridge to freedoms of speech, press, religion, the right to peaceably assemble and the right to redress the government with...
Derivative Work Under Copyright Law
A derivative work is not an original work, but something that was previously published. Look at the Web site for the United States copyright offices with tips from a certified civil mediator in...
Collective Work Under Copyright Law
When learning about collective work under copyright law, check out the definition provided at www.copyright.gov. Put together and copyright a collection of poems that share a common theme with...
Work Made for Hire Under Copyright Law
Work made for hire under copyright law involves a person that has created an idea or invention and works for an employer. Learn how to copyright a commercial jingle with tips from a certified...
Personal Right to Privacy in the U.S.
The personal right to privacy in the U.S. is a doctrine that developed through the Supreme Court and a combination of amendments. Discover how Supreme Court decisions have formed the personal...
How to Prove a Defamation of Character Claim
Defamation is a false statement, either verbal or written, that causes harm, subjects a person to ridicule or lessens their reputation. Hire a lawyer that specializes in defamation with tips from...
How to Prove Slander
When trying to prove slander, remember that it is a verbal form of defamation and that the defense to slander is truth. Hire a lawyer to deal with the complexities of slander laws with tips from a...
How to Sue for Defamation of Character
In order to sue for defamation of character, someone must have made a false statement that causes harm, ruins reputations or hurts the defamed person's ability to engage in their occupation. Sue...
How to Sue Someone for Slander
Slander, a form of oral defamation, is a complex area of law that usually requires hiring an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. Find a lawyer that has knowledge of state-to-state...
What Is an Entertainment Lawyer?
An entertainment lawyer is involved in many aspects of law, including labor law, immigration, securities law, contract law, intellectual law and property law. Check a state's bar association for...
How to File a Lawsuit for Slander
Slander, a form of oral defamation, is a complex area of law that usually requires someone to hire an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. Find a lawyer that has knowledge of...
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