Allan Adler

This category is fraught with issues as to whether publishers can even say go ahead and use them because they read more

This category is fraught with issues as to whether publishers can even say go ahead and use them because they may not have the rights.

They think they're being generous, but the burden is on the author and publisher. If it was fair use, you read more

They think they're being generous, but the burden is on the author and publisher. If it was fair use, you wouldn't be offering the opt-out.

In all likelihood, the Library of Congress and Dr. Billington will be consulting closely with the U.S. Copyright Office housed read more

In all likelihood, the Library of Congress and Dr. Billington will be consulting closely with the U.S. Copyright Office housed in the Library of Congress,

When one looks at the results so far for Stephen King, it is something of a wash, ... He simply read more

When one looks at the results so far for Stephen King, it is something of a wash, ... He simply has made back the money it cost him to pursue this means of reaching his audience with his latest work. For authors who don't have the track record, reputation and built-in audience following of a Stephen King, obviously his example is one that doesn't necessarily encourage them to go out and dismiss their publishers.

Cases like this hopefully will clarify what copyright is all about. Copyright doesn't protect ideas, and copyright doesn't protect facts. read more

Cases like this hopefully will clarify what copyright is all about. Copyright doesn't protect ideas, and copyright doesn't protect facts. . . . A number of people can write novels based on the same idea and still have freedom of expression.