Derivative Works
Using Another Author’s Work — Is Your Derivative Work Infringing Someone’s Copyright?
Creative inspiration for writers often comes from the work of other authors. Maybe we are inspired by someone’s story or moved by a relatable character. Maybe we want to add something new to an existing story, or expand...
Taxes
Tax Planning For Writers Under The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017
Over Christmas, Santa gave Congress a new tax bill named The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 (TCJA). It passed on December 20, 2017 and the President signed into law two days later. After a tad bit of research on the tax reform and...
Estate Planning
Estate Planning For Writers — Transferring Intellectual Property to a Corporate Entity
The Estate Planning for Writers article last week raised a few questions about creating a corporation or limited liability company for purposes of governing your literary work. As a quick reminder, there are four ways to transfer...
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