The law of the written word
Subtitle: a legal guide for writers in Canada
By: by Douglas R. Mah & Jason J.J. Bodnar
Contributors: Bodnar, Jason J. J.
Publisher: Carswell
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 591
ISBN-13: 9780779855568; 9780779855551
Subjects: Canadian Authors; Legal status, laws; Authorship; Law and legislation; Écrivains canadiens; Droit; Art d'écrire
Description: "This publication is the first of its kind in Canada. It is intended as a comprehensive guide to the workings of the Canadian legal system and Canadian law from the perspective of professional writers and professional writing students with topics including the courts, the criminal law, the law of copyrights, defamation, freedom of speech and the basic workings of the Charter of Rights, and basic principles of contract law. A concluding chapter covers the professional responsibilities of writers in society. The book includes a set of sample exam questions that cover the various concepts discussed in the book, providing an invaluable study aid for professional writing students. Whether you are a professional writer or studying to be one, this book will assist you in understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as a creative person"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to the Canadian legal system --; title: Civil procedure for writers --; title: Criminal procedure for writers --; title: Legal cases and legal research for writers --; title: Writers' status: freelance or employee --; title: Freelance writing for a living --; title: Contracts for writers --; title: Copyright for writers --; title: Law of defamation --; title: Information, confidentiality and privacy --; title: Publication bans and contempt --; title: Obscenity and child pornography --; title: Hatred --; title: Professional responsibility.