For a fee, Herald allows Lexis-Nexis to put its full content online. Lance sued Herald. A. Herald is liable because Lexis-Nexis infringes. B. Herald is liable as a direct infringer. Checks do not transfer copyright in freelance stories to Herald.
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After much effort, Skolar collected, translated and re-published several medieval curses and spells. Neomerlin later found an unique, ornamental wand made by Smith. Some ancient spells are etched thereon in modern English, but Smith's wand has no other writing. Because the spells are the same as his translations, Skolar sued Neomerlin for selling copies of Smith's wand. A. Smith's omitting notice would cut off any copyright Skolar might have.