This book, “How To Protect Creative Content Producers When Breaking the Law Becomes Business as Usual” is about online media creators and small businesses, the reasons why they don’t have access to the legal system, and how they can help themselves navigate the minefield of laws.
“In a city where convenience seems to trump any other way of life, no wonder jaywalking is the norm.” – Kella Vangsness, Jaywalking in New York City is actually illegal
Breaking laws on the Internet is like jay walking. It’s the norm not the exception that Internet users ignore the law. In the same way … (Read more)
This section explains who this paper is about. Who are these artists, non-profits, and online startup companies that the legal system is ignoring and why is it so important that they get adequate access to the legal system?
Technical barriers like (A) conflicts of interest and (B) unreasonably low pay prevent lawyers from meeting the high demands of these creators. Cultural barriers like (C) the low prestige of working with creators and the (D) pressure not to lower fees amongst lawyers also discourage lawyers away from these clients.
I’ve painted a bleak picture in these first two sections: (1) creators don’t have the time, resources or interest to properly comply with the laws that govern them, and (2) there are both technical and cultural barriers that prevent lawyers from finding ways to meet their needs. In this next section, I’ll temper this gloom … (Read more)
Creators can limit their potential liability by changing the attitudes that they have toward their work, their customers, and the individuals and companies who could be potentially aggrieved with their actions. Moreover small technical changes like domain privacy can help them stay under the radar of parties they do anger.
The practical solutions that follow … (Read more)
Jay walking has been described as an “urban cultural issue,” not a legal issue. Jaywalkers consistently argue the benefits of jaywalking: there are no real victims, and by breaking the law, everyone can get to work on time and be productive. Law enforcement sometimes attempts to impose consequences with citations, but because of the nature … (Read more)
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