Contracts, Conflicts and Copyrights
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Copyright Confusion!

Dr. Marian Huttenstine

Ever done research on copyright laws for a project you're doing? If so, you already know that opening a can of worms might be less complicated! Mississippi State University Professor and AMP member Dr. Marian Huttenstine has studied copyright laws for several years. You will no doubt find her comments useful as you try to figure out what's okay and what's not.

Note: Dr. Huttenstine is not an attorney, and her comments should not be construed as legal advice.

Pondering publishing?

Suzanne La Rosa

Planning on dealing with a publisher? Something you need to decide up front is what's most important to you.

When it comes to negotiating contracts with a publisher, Suzanne La Rosa, of New South Books in Montgomery, has some valuable observations you will probably find helpful. Suzanne's experience in this field could leave you glad you listened...

Length of copyright

Edward "Andy" Norwood

How long does a copyright last? Ten years? Seventy? The answer may be more complicated than you realize. Would you believe that a number one hit record from 1965 may ultimately have a role in deciding the answer? Edward "Andy" Norwood is an attorney with the law firm of Walter Lansden, Dortch and Davis in Nashville, Tennessee.

Note: Mr. Norwood's remarks were made prior to a review of copyright extension times by the U.S. Supreme Court. As such, his comments--while a true representation of copyright lifetimes at the time of the Workshop--may not necessarily be accurate once the Court issues its ruling in what is known as the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act. Mr. Norwood's comments are for general information only and should not be construed as legal advice.