We recently had a question in comments as to why models haven’t unionized. Ed response was such that we thought it best to post it here rather than in comments. So here is Ed’s response regarding the issues of models unionizing. These are a just few reasons why it has never really happened is not […]
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We have often written on and Ed has litigated the sensitive topic of using child models. NY State has just passed a new law with respect to the use of child models. See this article in Crain’s. This new law imposes burdens on models, model agencies, clients, ad agencies and of course, photographers. The NY […]
According to the good folks at Petapixel.com, the current Miss Universe faces hefty fines and a possible jail sentence for an unsanctioned photo shoot, shot at the Taj Mahal. Read their article here. Looks like they were promoting and/or advertising a shoe brand. Real Estate brokers are fond of stating that, “The first three rules […]
To post or not to post? That is the question. This was going to be a comment in reply to Damian in our “comments” area, but we decided it really warrants its own article. Basically, the question is, “Just what rights do you give up in those social media Terms of Service (TOS) agreements”? To […]
Those of you who attended our recent seminar at PhotoShop World in Las Vegas on Model Releases may recall our example of using a person in an ad or article dealing with AIDS who did not provide written consent for such use. Notwithstanding that we have had similar cases, there were more than a few […]
It Still Ain’t Over
Sep 20
Stay with us here because in the end it’s eventually real important to your wallet. Recall our prior articles on the Cariou v. Prince legal battle, which centered on the issue of “fair use”. You can read our previous article titled “It Ain’t Over Till Its Over and This One Ain’t Over”, here. Recently the […]
Charity Should Start at Home
Sep 17
Yet again, we wouldn’t believe it, other than the fact we do believe it because it has happened before. Once more a photographer who apparently had his work infringed and thinks that having the infringer make a small charitable donation rather than pursue his rights in court is a good idea. Yeah, good (actually great) […]
The almost reflexive cry of “fair use” is often employed upon receipt of a claim of copyright infringement. The response has the benefits of being short and sounding definitive. As we have frequently stated, most often the defense does not apply in the overwhelming majority of copyright infringement cases. The following case is not a […]
