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How To Do A Domain Name Transfer

There are many circumstances under which a website owner might want to do a domain name transfer, either as buyer or seller. Generally, the parties will enter into some sort of domain name transfer agreement that transfers one party’s rights in a particular domain...

Creative Services Agreement Added To Creators’ Legal Program

Solid contracts provide a foundation upon which to grow a creative business. And contracts that everyone can understand are even better. That’s why members of the Creators’ Legal Program now have access to a concise and readable Creative Services Agreement. This is an...

Ways To Stay Out Of Court

As a lawyer, what I want most is for people to stay out of court. Especially my clients. There are good companies that have had to shut down because of lawsuits, and even if you win the process is draining and expensive. The good news is that you can increase your...

Copyright Basics at 2015 AIGA Design Conference

This past weekend I was on a panel called “Copyright Basics You Can Use” at the 2015 American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Design Conference. My co-panelists were two amazing designers, Stefan Bucher and Robynne Raye. Our talk was (as you might imagine) about...

Law As Design For Creative Businesses

Solid contracts provide a foundation upon which to grow a creative business. And contracts that everyone can understand are even better. The right kind of creative services agreement: Is written in plain English, so you and your client understand what you are agreeing...

Drafting A Privacy Policy Is Very Personal

Sooner or later, website owners turn their thoughts to drafting a privacy policy. All the big sites seem to have them and they seem pretty straightforward, but what are they really? What should site owners think about when drafting a privacy policy? The answer varies...