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License to Stream: Wixen v. Spotify

By HutchersonLaw / October 19, 2018
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The same week that Spotify, the world’s biggest streaming service, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, it was sued by Wixen Music Publishing for copyright infringement in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Wixen, a California based licensing company, handles copyright management and royalty compliance. They represent the…

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Do Memes Violate Copyright Law?

By HutchersonLaw / June 18, 2018
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Meme  ˈmēm . You know them, you love them, you are always laughing at them.  Memes are constantly copied and rapidly spread all over the Internet.  But have you ever paused to consider where they come from and whether it is actually legal to share and re-post these pop culture picture excerpts? While those who share…

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To Be or Not to Be Defamatory, That Is the Question?

By HutchersonLaw / February 2, 2018
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Can You Be Sued for a Facebook

Can You Be Sued for a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Post?

By HutchersonLaw / January 9, 2018
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Can You Be Sued for a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Post? Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms provide millions of users across the world with a connection to family and friends through status updates and photos.  While the ability to share your thoughts and moments with your network has never been easier, posting…

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The Digital Age: Posting Rules for Teenagers

The Digital Age: Posting Rules for Teenagers

By HutchersonLaw / December 22, 2017
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The Digital Age: Posting Rules for Teenagers Teaching your children etiquette used to mean ensuring that they were well mannered on the playground or in school.  Now, it encompasses online etiquette, or “netiquette,” as well, and parents must also focus on how their adolescents are conducting themselves on the Internet.  With teenagers in constant use…

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