In the era of digital media, copyright has become increasingly important to creators of published works. It can be confusing too. One of the things that people are often confused about is just how long a copyright remains in effect. We can start with a general benchmark. For works never before published, copyright generally extends…
Author: Dan Revich
Questions to Ask Your (potential new) Lawyer
You are about to enter into a new venture, and you want to do it right. It would be a good idea to use a lawyer to help you to do that. If you are like many people, you may not realize that not every lawyer is right for every kind of issue. The lawyer that did…
Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy or Sell a House?
Buying a home is a big deal. It’s a big deal as a life event, and a big deal in terms of the money involved for most people. Because of this, most of us will use a real estate professional to help us through the process. But should you also involve a lawyer? This article…
Thinking of Hiring a Professional Manager for your Band?
Your band is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Your pay-to-play days are behind you. The clubs are getting better. The gigs are starting to pay a bit of money. You no longer have the time or energy to book gigs, negotiate with club managers, keep the band rocking, and still make great music. You…
Re-examining tax exemptions for religious organizations in the aftermath of proposition 8
CWSL Scholarly Writing Paper By Dan Revich March 23, 2009 INTRODUCTION On November 4, 2008, the Proposition 8 ballot initiative was passed in California with a vote of 52.1% for and 47.9% against. The Proposition added to the California Constitution the statement “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in…