Below are a selection of past articles from the ART+law newsletter.
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The articles and information on this website are provided only for the purposes of discussing legal issues. They are not to be relied on as a substitute for legal advice. Archived articles were correct at the time of original publication; to find out if the laws have changed since the articles time of publication please call Arts Law. The Arts Law Centre of Australia accepts no liability for losses caused by reliance on any of the materials it publishes. Before acting on any matter, take advice from a qualified legal practitioner.
- Artist resale royalties
An article regarding some of the legal issues associated with artist resale royalties. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Caveat: Freelance Photographers' Rights
An article concerning the legal ramifications of taking a photograph of a photograph of an artwork. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Caveat: Interviews
Conducting an interview? Being interviewed? Have questions about your rights? Find the legal take on it here. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Caveat: Volunteers In Organisations
An article regarding some of the legal issues associated with volunteers within an organisation. First published in ART+law September 1999. Updated November 2006. - Charity Inquiry
The Federal Government has called for submissions regarding its Inquiry into the Definition of Charities and Related Organisations. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Choosing a business structure
An article discussing the business structures and liability for arts and cultural groups. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Court Report:US record industry v online music company MP3.com
An article discussing two actions that were brought against MP3.com for copyright infringement. First published in March 2000. - E-books
An article on E-publishing and the associated legal issues. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Fan Websites
An article regarding some of the legal issues associated with unofficial band fansites. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Handling Your Privates: personal information.
An article discussing the Privacy Ammendment (Private sector) Bill 2000. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Licensing Your Cartoon Character
How to protect your animation character. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Licensing your Cartoon Character: protecting cartoon characters.
An article regarding the licensing and protection of cartoon characters. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Melbourne LAN venue launch
Arts Law launched a new venue for its Melbourne Legal Advice Nights on 13th October,2000. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Moral Rights Update
An article regarding the Third Reading of the Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Bill and the manner in which they address some of the specific concerns of the arts community. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Moral Rights Update
An article regarding the significant features of the Copyright Ammendment(Moral Rights) Bill 1999. First published in ART+law March 2000. - Moral Rights Update March 2000
An article regarding the significant features of the Copyright Ammendment(Moral Rights) Bill 1999. First published in ART+law March 2000. - Music sampling
An article on the legal issues associated with musicians that incorporate samples into their work. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Parallel Importation of Books and Software.
An article concerning the parallel importation of books and software made under the licence of the copyright owner in another country. First published in ART+law September 2000. - Protecting your name
An article on Tarde marks, business name protection and the associated legal issues. First published in ART+law December 2000. - Putting your indie short film on the Internet.
An article the legal issues involved in publishing a short film on the internet. First published in ART+law June 2000. - Unchain our art: Integrity Measures Bill
An article discussing the legal issues involved in professional arts businesses claiming legitimate expenses under the Integrity measures Bill (2000). First published in ART+law June 2000.
