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- 2004: the year in review
A look at what happened at Arts Law in 2004 by Executive Director Robyn Ayres. First Published Art + Law December 2004. - A fraction too much fiction.
This article outlines the often-blurry relationship between fact and fiction; the ethical and legal questions raised when authors lie to readers and their publisher; and whether it is appropriate to use someone else's story. First published in ART+law September, 2004 - Artists in the Black Launch
Samantha Joseph reports on the launch of Arts Law's Indigenous project, Artists in the Black. - Arts Law Information Night for Sony Tropfest Filmmakers
Wei-Ling Chan reports on a legal seminar/information night for perspective Tropfest filmakers held in December 2003 at the Gaelic Club in Sydney. First printed in ART+law, March 2004. - Arts Law Week in the Northern Territory
In October Blanch Lake (Aboriginal Information/Liaison Officer) and Ant Horn (Solicitor) visited Alice Springs and Darwin. It was a chance to promote "Artists in the Black" and offer seminars and one-on-one legal advice to Territory artists. First Published in Art + law December 2004. - Arts Law in Western Australia
In September 2004, Arts Law staff spent three weeks in Western Australia providing free educational workshops on legal issues for creators. The issues addressed included copyright, moral rights, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual property (ICIP), licensing, contracts and business structures. First Published in Art + law December 2004. - As a matter of FAQ
Freguently asked legal questions from 2004. First Published in Art + law December 2004 - Australia - United States Free Trade Agreement
The draft of the free trade agreement between Australia and the US is now out. Sally Hanson looks at some of what it contains for cultural industries. First printed ART+law, March 2004. - Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement
This article looks at the draft free trade agreement between Australia and the US and what it contains for cultural industries. First published in ART+law March, 2004 - Book Review
Review of Lynne Spender's book Between the Lines: A Legal Guide for Writers and Illustrators. First published in Art + law December 2004. - Child Employment in NSW: Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) takes over from DOCS
A brief note on the effects of the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) taking over from DOCS. First published in ART+law June 2004. - Directors' Copyright is Coming
This article looks at the proposed changes to copyright law for film directors. - Industry information: Writers Organisations
A detailed list of the many organisations that have been established to assist writers. First published in ART+law September, 2004 - Justice David Levine: thanks for a decade of service.
An article dedicated to the former Arts Law president, Justice David Levine who retired from the Board in December 2004. First published in ART+law, December 2004 - Licensed to Jive
This article discovers that playing music at your place of business may not be as simple as you think and you may be required to have a licence. First published in ART+law June, 2004 - New Sample Cast & Crew Agreements Available
Peter Carstairs explains our new sample agreements. First printed ART+law, March 2004. - Professor Sally Morgan: The Importance of Stories
In 2003 Arts Law was privileged to have Indigenous writer Sally Morgan join our Council of Patrons. Blanch Lake* caught up with Sally to talk about her work as an Indigenous writer. - Protecting Your Marketing Idea Goggomobil Style
First published in ART+law March, 2004 - Review of Lynne Spender's book Between the Lines: A Legal Guide for Writers and Illustrators
First published in ART+law, December 2004 - Rights in Old Films
This article discusses the copyright issues when filmmakers want to use footage/sounds from old movie for their own works. - The Art of Insurance: Creative Approaches for Artists.
This article comments on public liability insurance and practical options for artists in relation to insurance. - The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby: witnessing the birth of a creative spirit.
An article on Justice Michael Kirby and his contribution to the Arts Law Centre. First published in ART+law June, 2004 - The Kazaa Raids: The tension between the Music Industry and Kazaa reaches fever pitch.
This article covers issues involved in infringing music copyright as a result of the raids by ARIA on several internet companies. - The Making of Jan Chapman AO
This article profiles Australian film producer, Jan Chapman. First published in ART+law March, 2004 - The Writer is King: Copyright in Devised Theatre
This articles covers issues involved with copyright in collaborated film and threate productions. - When an Ugg Boot is No Longer an Ugg Boot...
This article looks at the trademarking of the classic Australian Ugg Boot by a foreign corporation. - Who is right about their rights?
This article illustrates the importance of creators understanding their rights under publishing agreements and how the Australian Society of Authors can intervene to assist its members in protecting their rights. First published in ART+law September, 2004
