An overview of important laws involving copyright.
As we author items online and in print copyright is ever so important to consider. Yet most folks are not familiar with the nuances of this area of the law. We must be educated to avoid plagiarism and copyright violations regarding writing. This session will attempt to provide an overview of important laws involving copyright.
Drawing from its roots in the US Constitution and tracing its evolution through key legislation like the Copyright Revision Act of 1976, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and the Teach Act, we examine what constitutes copyrightable material.
Key topics include:
Whether you are seeking continuing legal education, enhancing your business acumen, protecting your creative works, or simply gaining valuable knowledge, this course provides essential insights into safeguarding intellectual assets and avoiding infringement. Gain clarity on your rights and responsibilities in the complex world of copyright law.
Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M., has been a full-time academician for thirty-five (35) years. For the past twenty-five (25) years Dr. Diotalevi has been an Associate Professor and Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been a lawyer for thirty-seven (37) years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses four (4) degrees and has been internationally published. In 2009 Dr. Diotalevi had a book published. It is entitled, “The Florida Paralegal,” with Attorney William Statsky and published by Cengage Learning. Dr. Diotalevi was a professional broadcaster for eight (8) years and held managerial positions in radio news and production. Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. He also serves as an editor for The British Journal of Social Sciences, British Association of Academic Research, Midlands, U.K, The OnLine Journal of Distance Learning Administration, State University of West Georgia, The European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland, and The Journal of Biblical Integration in Business (JBIB), Christian Business Faculty Association, Mount Vernon. Dr. Diotalevi presents at national and regional law-related conferences as well as at various legal organizations around the country.
