Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread James Oleske
Eugene invokes *Wooley *to make the following comparison: If Maynard can't be required to carry the motto 'Live Free or Die' on his car, then a Maynard who is a generally will-take-most-commissions freelance writer can’t be required to write a press release or organizational newsletter that

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Alan Hurst
I'm pretty sure that Eugene is correct--freelance wedding photographs are generally protected under the category of pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works, and as such are not eligible to be works for hire. (Photographs submitted to magazines or newspapers are treated differently, as they are

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Len
You may be pretty sure, but I'm absolutely certain that the photos I purchased from our wedding photographer, as well as all school and graduation photos, are owned by me and not the photographer. I purchased them, and own the rights. That's what I paid for. For the photographer to retain any

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Jamar
We've wandered far from religion -- but that is very wrong, Z. You own the copies -- the specific photos that you purchased. And if you photographer gave you negatives (in the old days) or a CD with electronic versions you can copy or print from (semi-old days) or access to or electronic

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Len
I am absolutely certain because that is what is stated in the purchase agreement. Thanks, -Z - Original Message - From: Steven Jamar stevenja...@gmail.com To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 2:06:55 PM Subject: Re:

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Steven Jamar
Sent from Steve's iPhone On Aug 25, 2013, at 2:32 PM, Len campquest...@comcast.net wrote: I am absolutely certain because that is what is stated in the purchase agreement. Thanks, -Z From: Steven Jamar stevenja...@gmail.com To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics

National Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition

2013-08-25 Thread Ira Lupu
This academic year's National Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition will be held at George Washington University Law School on February 7-8, 2014. This year's problem considers a hypothetical federal program that provides funding for houses of worship, along with other community facilities, to

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Scarberry, Mark
My wife tells me there are now two models. 1. Photographer retains copyright, and you buy the photos you want. 2. You pay multi-thousands of dollars up front. Then the photographer takes lots and lots of pictures and sends you the CD (or DVD), and you do what you want with them. This approach

Re: A right not to be compelled to create expression?

2013-08-25 Thread Len
Regardless of the models, I did not pay thousands for my photos. A few hundred for the graduation photos, and a few hundred for the wedding photos 30 years ago. It is my understanding that the studio protects all photos by way of copyright that are posted and accessed via its website

From the list custodian

2013-08-25 Thread Volokh, Eugene
Folks: This list is designed for technical legal discussions about the law of government and religion, and is aimed generally at law professors who specialize in the field. Please keep list discussions focused on that, rather than on general discussions about other areas of