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2023's public domain is a banger

40 years ago, giant entertainment companies embarked on a slow-moving act of arson. The fuel for this arson was copyright term extension (making copyrights last longer), including retrospective copyright term extensions that took works out of the public domain and put them back into copyright for decades. Vast swathes of culture became off-limits, pseudo-property with absentee landlords, with much of it crumbling into dust.

After 55-75 years, only 2% of works have any commercial value. After 75 years, it declines further. No wonder that so much of our cultural heritage is now orphan works, with no known proprietor. Extending copyright on all works – not just those whose proprietors sought out extensions – incinerated whole libraries full of works, permanently.

But on January 1, 2019, the bonfire was extinguished. That was the day that items created in 1923 entered the US public domain: DeMille's Ten Commandments, Chaplain's Pilgrim, Burroughs' Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Woolf's Jacob's Room, Coward's London Calling and 1,000+ more works:

https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2019/

Many of those newly liberated works were forgotten, partly due to their great age, but also because no one knew who they belonged to (Congress abolished the requirement to register copyrights in 1976), so no one could revive or reissue them while they were still in the popular imagination, depriving them of new leases on life.

2019 was the starting gun on a new public domain, giving the public new treasures to share and enjoy, and giving the long-dead creators of the Roaring Twenties a new chance at posterity. Each new year since has seen  a richer, more full public domain. 2021 was a great year, featuring some DuBois, Dos Pasos, Huxley, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith and Sydney Bechet:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/12/16/fraught-superpowers/#public-domain-day

In just 12 days, the public domain will welcome another year's worth of works back into our shared commons. As ever, Jennifer Jenkins of Duke's Center for the Public Domain have painstaking researched highlights from the coming year's entrants:

https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/

On the literary front, we have Virginia Woolf's To The Lighthouse, AA Milne's Now We Are Six, Hemingway's Men Without Women, Faulkner's Mosquitoes, Christie's The Big Four, Wharton's Twilight Sleep, Hesse's Steppenwolf (in German), Kafka's Amerika (in German), and Proust's Le Temps retrouvé (in French).

We also get all of Sherlock Holmes, finally wrestling control back from the copyright trolls who control the Arthur Conan Doyle estate. This is a firm of rent-seeking bullies who have abused the court process to extract menaces money from living creators, including rent on works that were unambiguously in the public domain.

The estate's sleaziest trick is claiming that while many Sherlock Holmes stories were in the public domain, certain elements of Holmes's personality were developed in later stories that were still in copyright, and therefore any Sherlock story that contained those elements was a copyright violation. Infamously, the Doyle Estate went after the creators of the Enola Holmes series, claiming a copyright over Sherlock stories in which Holmes was "capable of friendship," "expressed emotion," or "respected women." This is a nonsensical theory, based on the idea that these character traits are copyrightable. They are not:

https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/#fn6text

The Doyle Estate's shakedown racket took a serious body-blow in 2013, when Les Klinger – a lawyer, author and prominent Sherlockian – prevailed in court, with the judge ruling that new works based on public domain Sherlock stories were not infringing, even if some Sherlock stories remained in copyright. The estate appealed and lost again, and Klinger was awarded costs. They tried to take the case to the Supreme Court and got laughed out of the building.

But as the Enola Holmes example shows, you can't keep a copyright troll down: the Doyle estate kept making up imaginary copyright laws in a desperate, grasping bid to wring more money out of living, working creators. That's gonna be a lot harder after Jan 1, when The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes enters the public domain, meaning that every Sherlock story will be out of copyright.

One fun note about Klinger's landmark win over the Doyle estate: he took an amazing victory lap, commissioning an anthology of new unauthorized Holmes stories in 2016 called "Echoes of Sherlock Holmes":

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Echoes-of-Sherlock-Holmes/Laurie-R-King/Sherlock-Holmes/9781681775463

I wrote a short story for it, "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Extraordinary Rendition," which was based on previously unpublished Snowden leaks.

https://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Listening.Short.Stories/Rendition/01/default.html

I got access to the full Snowden trove thanks to Laura Poitras, who jointly commissioned the story from me for inclusion in the companion book for "Astro noise : a survival guide for living under total surveillance," her show at the Whitney:

https://www.si.edu/object/siris_sil_1060502

I also reported out the leaks the story was based on in a companion piece:

https://memex.craphound.com/2016/02/02/exclusive-snowden-intelligence-docs-reveal-uk-spooks-malware-checklist/

Jan 1, 2023 will also be a fine day for film in the public domain, with Metropolis, The Jazz Singer, and Laurel and Hardy's Battle of the Century entering the commons. Also notable: Wings, winner of the first-ever best picture Academy Award; The Lodger, Hitchcock's first thriller; and FW "Nosferatu" Mirnau's Sunrise.

However most of the movies that enter the public domain next week will never be seen again. They are "lost pictures," and every known copy of them expired before their copyrights did. 1927 saw the first synchronized dialog film (The Jazz Singer). As talkies took over the big screen, studios all but gave up on preserving silent films, which were printed on delicate stock that needed careful tending. Today, 75% of all silent films are lost to history.

But some films from this era do survive, and they are now in the public domain. This is true irrespective of whether they were restored at a later date. Restoration does not create a new copyright. "The Supreme Court has made clear that 'the sine qua non of copyright is originality.'"

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/499/340

There's some great music entering the public domain next year! "The Best Things In Life Are Free"; "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice-Cream"; "Puttin' On the Ritz"; "'S Wonderful"; "Ol' Man River"; "My Blue Heaven" and "Mississippi Mud."

It's a banger of a year for jazz and blues, too. We get Bessie Smith's "Back Water Blues," "Preaching the Blues," and "Foolish Man Blues." We get Louis Armstrong's "Potato Head Blues" and "Gully Low Blues." We get Jelly Roll Morton's "Billy Goat Stomp," "Hyena Stomp," and "Jungle Blues." And we get Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" and "East St. Louis Toodle-O."

Note that these are just the compositions. No new sound recordings come into the public domain in 2023, but on January 1, 2024, all of 1923's recordings will enter the public domain, with more recordings coming in every year thereafter.

We're only a few years into the newly reopened public domain, but it's already bearing fruit. The Great Gatsby entered the public domain in 2021, triggering a rush of beautiful new editions and fresh scholarship:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/books/the-great-gatsby-public-domain.html

These new editions were varied and wonderful. Beehive Books produced a stunning edition, illustrated by the Balbusso Twins, with a new introduction by Wellesley's Prof William Cain:

https://beehivebooks.com/shop/gatsby

And Planet Money released a fabulous, free audiobook edition:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/01/18/peak-indifference/#gatsby

Last year saw the liberation of Winnie the Pooh, unleashing a wild and wonderful array of remixes, including a horror film ("Blood and Honey") and also innumerable, lovely illustrations and poems, created by living, working creators for contemporary audiences.

As Jenkins notes, many of the works that enter the public domain next week display and promote "racial slurs and demeaning stereotypes." The fact that these works are now in the public domain means that creators can "grapple with and reimagine them, including in a corrective way." They can do this without having to go to the Supreme Court, unlike the Alice Randall, whose "Wind Done Gone" retold "Gone With the Wind" from the enslaved characters' perspective:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_Done_Gone

After all this, you'd think that countries around the world would have learned their lesson on copyright term extension, but you'd be wrong. In Canada, Justin Trudeau caved to Donald Trump and retroactively expanded copyright terms by 20 years, as part of USMCA, the successor to NAFTA. Trudeau ignored teachers, professors, librarians and the Minister of Justice, who said that copyright extension should require "a modest registration requirement" – so 20 years of copyright will be tacked onto all works, including those with no owners:

https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2022/04/the-canadian-government-makes-its-choice-implementation-of-copyright-term-extension-without-mitigating-against-the-harms/

Other countries followed Canada's disastrous lead: New Zealand "agreed to extend its copyright term as a concession in trade agreements, even though this would cost around $55m [NZ dollars] annually without any compelling evidence that it would provide a public benefit":

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/nz-agrees-to-mickey-mouse-copyright-law

Wrapping up her annual post, Jenkins writes of a "melancholy" that "comes from the unnecessary losses that our current system causes—the vast majority of works that no longer retain commercial value and are not otherwise available, yet we lock them all up to provide exclusivity to a tiny minority.

"Those works which, remember, constitute part of our collective culture, are simply off limits for use without fear of legal liability. Since most of them are 'orphan works' (where the copyright owner cannot be found) we could not get permission from a rights holder even if we wanted to. And many of those works do not survive that long cultural winter."

[Image ID: A montage of works that enter the public domain on Jan 1, 2023.]

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Sydney Family Lawyers

In Australia, the law of family is a complex and sensitive field. It deals with matters such as separation, divorce, child custody and property settlements. Having the right Sydney Family Lawyer can help you navigate these difficult times.

A qualified family lawyer can help you resolve your disputes without court involvement. They can also provide you with advice on how to best protect your rights and interests.

John R Quinn & Co

John Quinn is a partner at Carneys Sydney Family Lawyers, a firm that specializes in Family Law. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to practice in 1956. He quickly developed a flourishing common law, equity and commercial litigation practice.

John regularly argues at both the trial and appellate levels. He has successfully represented major institutions in multi-billion dollar jury trials, and has handled a variety of complex litigation matters involving securities, intellectual property and public policy. He is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers, and has been named a “Rising Star” by Managing Intellectual Property and the IAM Patent 1000.

John’s experience includes representing a Fortune 100 company in a multi-billion dollar class action against Microsoft; handling the defense of numerous companies in federal civil rights and First Amendment lawsuits; and serving as co-counsel for an Amicus brief on behalf of the Center for Civil Liberties at Harvard Law School. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ali Forney Center, and volunteers extensively coaching high school mock trial programs.

Cominos Family Lawyers

If you are going through a separation or divorce, then you will need the help of family law solicitors. These Sydney lawyers can help you with all your legal needs. They will ensure that you get the best possible outcome for your case. They can also handle child custody and property settlement issues.

They can provide you with the best advice for your situation, and they will make sure that you understand your rights. They will help you through this difficult time with compassion and understanding. They will also help you with any financial matters that may arise during your separation.

Founded in 2010, Cominos Family Lawyers is a firm of Sydney family law solicitors who are passionate about helping their clients achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases. They are experts in a wide range of areas, including domestic violence, property settlement, parenting disputes, and child support. Their client feedback and track record speak for themselves.

JB Solicitors

JB Solicitors is a law firm in Sydney that provides market-leading legal advice. Their team of experts is dedicated to delivering services that are both affordable and professional. They offer a range of legal services, including family law and criminal law. They use ingenuity and creativity to best meet their clients’ needs.

Jonathan Burns, known as “JB,” is a personal injury attorney who has spent his career fighting for injured people. He believes that his clients deserve a top-rated lawyer with one-on-one attention. He is available to answer any questions his clients may have and will provide them with his personal cell phone number instead of a corporate answering service.

JB is committed to representing his clients’ best interests and working diligently for their maximum compensation. He also devotes his time to his community as a youth basketball coach and volunteers for Legal Aid of Palm Beach County.

O’Sullivan Legal

The O’Sullivan Law Firm has a proven track record in helping injured Family Lawyers Sydney with their personal injury cases. Our attorneys will take the time to listen to your story and give your case the attention it deserves. We handle a variety of cases including motor vehicle accidents, brain or spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death incidents.

Mr. O’Sullivan has experience representing clients in a wide variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, securities issues and public offerings, commercial real estate transactions and general corporate matters. He also has significant experience in civil litigation, with a focus on trial and appellate work at both the state and federal level.

O’Sullivan Legal is a family law firm dedicated to providing effective, reliable and affordable legal services to families. Our lawyers are driven by a desire to deliver client-focused services conveyed in a way that is free of legal jargon. This makes it easier for you to understand the procedures involved in your case.

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Beau Lamarre-Condon to file lawsuit against NSW Police

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Beau Lamarre-Condon to file lawsuit against NSW Police

Alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon will lodge a lawsuit against NSW Police for bullying and harassment, according to his lawyer John Walford.

The former NSW Police officer has been charged with murdering Jesse Baird, 26, and his partner Luke Davies, 29.

He is accused of shooting Jesse and Luke at Luke’s Paddington sharehouse in February and disposing of the bodies on a rural property in Bungonia, near Goulburn.

It is further alleged that Lamarre-Condon used a police-issued firearm to commit the crimes.

After his arrest, NSW Police formally “removed” Lamarre-Condon.

“An off-duty police officer charged with two counts of murder in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has been removed today from the NSW Police Force,” a police spokesperson said.

“Under section 181D of the Police Act 1990, [NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb] has the ability to remove officers if she has lost confidence in their suitability to continue as a police officer.”

However, Lamarre-Condons lawyer has confirmed that his client will be filing a laswuit against NSW Police.

“Yes, action against police is continuing … it’s huge,” Walford said.

Sunrise newsreader Edwina Bartholomew spoke about the new developments on Thursday.

“The defence lawyer for accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon says his client is continuing with a lawsuit against the NSW Police Force for bullying and harassment while he was a constable,” Bartholomew said.

Mr Walford has previously said Lamarre-Condon’s mental health would “probably” form part of the defence case.

Lamarre-Condon is currently in protective custody inside Silverwater prison.

He is due to face court again on June 18.

Read more:

Luke Davies’ mum Sandra shares tribute to her son

Family and friends farewell Jesse Baird at Vic memorial

Friend says alleged killer Beau Lemarre-Condon had two lives

Lamarre-Condon sold gay party ticket while on the run

Hundreds attend Sydney vigil for Jesse and Luke

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Finding Sydney's Best Family Lawyers: Why Choose Heckenberg Lawyers

 Finding the right family lawyer can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with sensitive and personal matters. If you're searching for Sydney's best family lawyers, look no further than Heckenberg Lawyers. With our expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach, we have earned a reputation as one of Sydney's leading family law firms. Here are some reasons why we stand out as Sydney's best family lawyers:

1. Experienced Family Lawyers

At Heckenberg Lawyers, we have a team of experienced and skilled family lawyers who specialise exclusively in family law matters. Our lawyers have years of experience handling a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, child custody, property settlement, and more. When you choose Heckenberg Lawyers, you can rest assured that your case will be in capable hands.

2. Personalised Service

We understand that every family is unique, and so are their legal needs. At Heckenberg Lawyers, we provide personalised legal solutions tailored to your specific circumstances and objectives. Our team takes the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and develop a customised legal strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

3. Commitment to Excellence

Excellence is at the core of our practice at Heckenberg Lawyers. We strive to provide exceptional legal services that meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as Sydney's best family lawyers, and we are dedicated to maintaining this reputation by delivering outstanding results for our clients.

4. Transparent Communication

Open and transparent communication is essential in family law matters, where emotions can run high and clarity is crucial. At Heckenberg Lawyers, we maintain clear and open lines of communication with our clients, providing regular updates on their case and explaining complex legal concepts in a straightforward manner. Our goal is to ensure that you always know where your case stands and what to expect next.

5. Comprehensive Family Law Services

As Sydney's best family lawyers, Heckenberg Lawyers offers a comprehensive range of family law services to meet your needs. Whether you require assistance with divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, property settlement, or any other family law matter, our experienced team is here to help. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle even the most complex family law issues effectively and efficiently.

Why Choose Heckenberg Lawyers?

Choosing the best family lawyer is crucial in achieving a favourable outcome in your family law matter. At Heckenberg Lawyers, we are dedicated to providing our clients with top-notch legal services that exceed their expectations. With our experienced family lawyers, personalised service, commitment to excellence, transparent communication, and comprehensive family law services, we are confident that we are Sydney's best family lawyers for your needs.

Contact Heckenberg Lawyers Today

If you're in need of expert legal advice and representation for your family law matter, don't hesitate to contact Heckenberg Lawyers, Sydney's best family lawyers. Our team of experienced family lawyers is ready to assist you with your family law needs and provide expert advice tailored to your specific situation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and experience the Heckenberg Lawyers difference for yourself!

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Navigating Family Matters with Expertise: Insights into Family Lawyers in Sydney

In the bustling urban landscape of Sydney, where the ebb and flow of life often intersects with legal intricacies, family matters can quickly become complex and emotionally charged. Whether its issues of divorce, child custody, property settlements, or domestic disputes, the need for professional guidance becomes paramount. This is where the expertise of family lawyers Sydney comes into play, offering a beacon of legal knowledge and emotional support in navigating the often turbulent waters of family law.

Understanding Family Law in Sydney

Family law encompasses a wide array of legal matters pertaining to familial relationships and domestic affairs. From the dissolution of marriages to the establishment of child custody arrangements, family lawyers in Sydney are well-versed in the nuances of this multifaceted legal domain. They serve as advocates for their clients, ensuring that their rights are protected and their interests are represented effectively.

Comprehensive Legal Assistance

One of the primary roles of family lawyers is to provide comprehensive legal assistance tailored to the unique needs of each client. Whether it involves drafting prenuptial agreements to safeguard assets before marriage or negotiating child support payments post-divorce, these legal professionals are adept at crafting strategies that align with their clients’ objectives.

Moreover, family lawyers in Sydney understand the importance of approaching sensitive family matters with empathy and discretion. They recognize that behind every legal issue lies a deeply personal story, and they strive to provide compassionate guidance throughout the legal process.

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In many instances, contentious family disputes can be resolved through mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Family lawyers play a crucial role in facilitating these processes, acting as mediators to help conflicting parties reach amicable solutions outside the courtroom.

By fostering open communication and negotiation, family lawyers in Sydney aim to minimize the emotional and financial strain associated with lengthy litigation proceedings. They encourage constructive dialogue and seek mutually beneficial outcomes that prioritize the well-being of all parties involved, especially children caught in the midst of parental conflicts.

Protecting the Best Interests of Children

Child custody and visitation rights often form the crux of family law cases, with the welfare of children taking precedence above all else. Family lawyers in Sydney are committed to safeguarding the best interests of children, advocating for arrangements that promote stability, safety, and healthy parent-child relationships.

Whether it entails establishing custody agreements, modifying existing arrangements, or addressing concerns of parental alienation, these legal professionals work tirelessly to ensure that children are shielded from the adverse effects of familial discord. They collaborate with child psychologists, social workers, and other experts to assess the unique needs of each child and develop custody arrangements that foster their emotional and developmental well-being.

Navigating Complex Legal Procedures

The legal landscape surrounding family matters can be intricate and convoluted, requiring a keen understanding of statutes, precedents, and procedural rules. Family lawyers in Sydney possess the requisite expertise to navigate these complexities effectively, guiding their clients through each stage of the legal process with clarity and assurance.

From filing petitions and attending court hearings to conducting discovery and presenting evidence, these legal professionals serve as staunch advocates for their clients’ rights and interests. They leverage their knowledge of family law statutes and case law to craft compelling arguments and pursue favorable outcomes on behalf of their clients.

Conclusion

In the realm of family law, where emotions often run high and the stakes are deeply personal, the guidance of experienced legal professionals can make all the difference. Family lawyers in Sydney offer not only legal expertise but also emotional support and reassurance during times of upheaval and uncertainty. By prioritizing the well-being of their clients and advocating for their rights, these legal professionals serve as trusted allies in navigating the complexities of family matters.

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Understanding the Elements of Break & Enter Offenses: Key Legal Insights for Sydney Lawyers

In Sydney's legal landscape, understanding the intricate elements of break & enter offenses is paramount for lawyers navigating the complex web of criminal law. From residential burglaries to commercial intrusions, each case carries unique legal considerations that demand a nuanced approach. Let's delve into the legal intricacies surrounding break & enter offenses and gain valuable insights into the Sydney legal framework.

Introduction

Break & enter offenses are a serious concern in Sydney, and lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring justice is served. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various elements involved in break & enter cases, offering key insights that are invaluable for legal professionals.

Types of Break & Enter Offenses

Residential Break-Ins

One of the most common forms of break & enter offenses involves intrusions into residential properties. Understanding the dynamics of these cases is essential for lawyers representing both the accused and the victims.

Commercial Break-Ins

Commercial break-ins present a different set of challenges, often involving intricate legal considerations related to business premises. Lawyers need to grasp the nuances of such cases to provide effective representation.

Legal Definitions and Framework

To navigate break & enter cases successfully, lawyers must have a firm grasp of the legal definitions and the overarching framework governing these offenses. Familiarity with key terms and the relevant legislation is fundamental.

Penalties for Break & Enter Offenses

The severity of break & enter offenses varies, and lawyers need to be well-versed in the grading system and associated penalties. From fines to imprisonment, understanding the potential consequences is crucial for legal professionals.

Defenses Against Break & Enter Charges

Crafting a strong defense is an art, and lawyers must explore various strategies to challenge break & enter charges. Real-life examples of successful defenses can serve as valuable precedents.

Investigation Process

Law enforcement follows a meticulous process when investigating break & enter cases. Lawyers should understand the investigative methods, evidence collection, and the importance of building a robust defense from the early stages.

Recent Legal Developments

The legal landscape is dynamic, and lawyers must stay abreast of any changes in break & enter laws. Recent developments can significantly impact legal proceedings, making it imperative for legal professionals to remain informed.

Case Studies

Examining real-life cases provides a practical understanding of the complexities involved. Lawyers can draw insights from past cases to formulate effective strategies for their clients.

Sydney Lawyers' Role in Break & Enter Cases

Sydney lawyers have a pivotal role in representing individuals facing break & enter charges. Building a strong defense and navigating the legal intricacies require a thorough understanding of the legal framework and effective advocacy skills.

Community Awareness and Prevention

Beyond legal representation, lawyers can contribute to community awareness and prevention efforts. Collaborating with law enforcement and promoting awareness can help reduce the occurrence of break & enter incidents.

Legal Challenges and Controversies

Break & enter laws are not without controversy. Lawyers must navigate legal challenges and contribute to ongoing debates surrounding these laws, advocating for reforms when necessary.

Navigating the Legal System

For individuals facing break & enter charges, navigating the legal system can be daunting. This section provides guidance on seeking legal assistance and the role of legal professionals in ensuring a fair trial.

Expert Opinions and Insights

Interviews with legal experts offer a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in break & enter cases. These insights can guide lawyers in approaching their cases with a well-informed perspective.

Impact on Victims

Recognizing the impact of break & enter offenses on victims is essential. Lawyers should be empathetic to the emotional and financial repercussions, offering support to those affected by these crimes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Break & Enter Lawyers Sydney must be well-versed in the elements of break & enter offenses to provide effective legal representation. The dynamic nature of the legal landscape requires continuous learning and adaptation to best serve their clients.

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Guiding You Through Transitions: The Strength of an Experienced Divorce Lawyer in Sydney

Embarking on the journey of divorce is undoubtedly a challenging chapter in life, but with the support of an experienced divorce lawyer in Sydney, individuals can navigate this transition with confidence and assurance. In the heart of Australia's bustling metropolis, these seasoned legal professionals bring a wealth of expertise to the table, offering a beacon of guidance for those seeking a positive resolution to their marital challenges.

Expertise You Can Trust:

An experienced divorce lawyer in Sydney is not just a legal representative; they are a source of unwavering expertise. With a deep understanding of family law intricacies, property settlements, spousal support, and child custody matters, these lawyers offer a level of proficiency that instills confidence in their clients. Their seasoned approach is a testament to years of navigating the legal landscape, ensuring that clients receive sound advice tailored to their unique situations.

Navigating the Legal Maze:

The legal process surrounding divorce can be intricate, and having an experienced lawyer by your side can make all the difference. A seasoned divorce lawyer in Sydney possesses an intimate knowledge of the local legal system, family court procedures, and recent legal developments. This expertise ensures that clients receive accurate and up-to-date guidance, allowing them to navigate the complexities of divorce with ease.

Tailored Strategies for Positive Outcomes:

Experience brings with it a keen ability to assess each case individually. An experienced divorce lawyer in Sydney understands that every divorce is unique, requiring a personalized strategy. By tailoring their approach to the specific needs and goals of their clients, these lawyers ensure that the legal process is not only effective but also aligned with the priorities of those undergoing divorce.

Compassionate Support Throughout the Journey:

Beyond their legal acumen, an experienced divorce lawyer in Sydney recognizes the emotional challenges that accompany divorce. These professionals provide more than just legal representation; they offer a compassionate support system, understanding that empathy and understanding are crucial during such a delicate time. Clients find reassurance in the fact that their concerns are not only acknowledged but addressed with genuine care.

Efficient Resolution with a Positive Focus:

Experience enables divorce lawyers in Sydney to approach cases with efficiency and a positive outlook. Rather than fostering an adversarial environment, they actively seek amicable resolutions. By promoting open communication and collaborative problem-solving, these experienced professionals pave the way for a more harmonious post-divorce relationship, particularly when children are involved.

Community Trust and Reputation:

An experienced divorce lawyer in Sydney often boasts a stellar reputation within the community. Word of mouth and positive testimonials from satisfied clients underscore their commitment to excellence. Knowing that your legal representation is held in high regard by the community adds an extra layer of confidence during what may be a challenging time.

Conclusion:

Choosing an experienced divorce lawyer Sydney is a decision that can profoundly impact the trajectory of your divorce journey. With a combination of unwavering expertise, compassionate support, and a positive focus on resolution, these seasoned legal professionals guide individuals through the complexities of divorce, helping them emerge on the other side with strength, resilience, and a positive outlook for the future. In the vibrant city of Sydney, the strength of an experienced divorce lawyer is a testament to the empowerment that can be found in the face of life's transitions.

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The Future of Compensation Law: Trends and Innovations to Watch

The field of compensation law is constantly changing and involves protecting people's legal entitlements to receive compensation for any damages they have experienced. In recent years, there have been several modifications and advancements in the field of compensation law in Sydney. These transformations are likely to have an impact on the future of compensation law. Here explore some of these patterns and advancements and their potential consequences for the compensation law sector in the future.

 1) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): One important development in the field of compensation law is the growing adoption of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques like mediation and arbitration. ADR refers to a procedure for resolving conflicts that occur outside of the conventional court system. ADR may be a cheaper and faster alternative to going to court, and it can also be a more cooperative and less hostile process.

 2) Technology and Compensation Law: The field of compensation law is being greatly influenced by technology. One way this is happening is through the use of wearable technology like fitness trackers and health monitoring devices, which can offer valuable evidence in legal cases involving personal injury. Additionally, social media platforms are becoming more relevant in compensation law cases, as lawyers can use them to gather evidence, construct legal arguments, and communicate with clients to keep them updated on their cases.

 3) Litigation Funding: Litigation funding is an emerging development in compensation law that is expected to have a significant impact on its future. It refers to the provision of financial assistance to individuals who are pursuing compensation claims. This can be carried out by private companies or lawyers themselves. The funds are utilized to cover expenses related to legal proceedings, medical bills, and other expenses involved in making a compensation claim.

 4) Changes in Legislation: Modifications in the legal system are expected to considerably affect the development of compensation law in the future. For instance, alterations in legislation related to the utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles might affect claims for compensation linked to harm caused by drones to properties or individuals. Similarly, changes in laws concerning self-driving cars may also impact claims for compensation arising from accidents caused by such vehicles.

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Australian Family Lawyers are able to help you decide how to share your assets. This can be a complicated process, particularly where there are a number of different assets and interests to consider. These can include property, superannuation, business interests and other investments.

In determining a property settlement, the court will take into account a number of factors including future needs and contributions (both financial and non-financial). This is known as being ‘fair’.

Our lawyers are able to advise on and assist with the re-structure of family assets following separation, including those located both in Australia and overseas. Our team also advises on arrangements for children and can document these by way of binding child support agreements.

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In Australia, child custody is referred to as parental responsibility and it involves decisions that impact the long-term well-being of your children such as where they live, schooling, religious upbringing and major medical issues. The statutory presumption is that both parents will share equally in the decision-making. However, if there are extenuating circumstances such as domestic violence, one parent may be granted sole custody. Regardless of which parent has custody, both parents will continue to be financially responsible for the support of their children.

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10 Important Things You Should Know About Property Easements

A property easement is a legal right that allows one party to use the land of another party for a specific purpose. Easements are often granted by landowners to allow construction, directional drilling Sydney, or other activities on their land while not giving up full ownership rights. Examples of property easements include allowing utility companies access to power lines, allowing public access to beaches or parks, and granting permission for pipelines or roads to cross private property. Property easements provide an important balance between preserving individual rights and providing necessary services to the public.

Property easements are an important aspect of real estate law that can have profound implications for property owners. An easement is a legal right given to a person or entity (known as the "grantee") to use the land of another (known as the "grantor"). Easements grant the grantee access to, or limited control over, the grantor's land to do specific activities. It is important to understand what property easements are, how they work, and how they can affect you as a homeowner. 

Here are some key things you need to know about property easements.

Easements may be permanent or temporary

Permanent easements remain in effect until revoked by either party or when the land is sold to a new owner. Temporary easements usually have an expiration date and are often used for short-term activities such as construction or utility maintenance. 

Easements may be either expressed or implied

Expressed easements are written contracts that spell out the rights of both parties involved in the agreement. Implied easements, on the other hand, are based on long-standing use of a property and do not require a formal document. 

Easements can be public or private

Public easements grant access to specific utilities or government services, while private easements generally involve access to one another's land for recreational purposes or business dealings. 

Easement holders may have specific rights

Depending on the type of easement, the holder may have certain rights over the land. For example, a power company may have an easement to access a home’s yard to maintain its equipment. 

Easements can be used to limit development

Some easements exist for environmental protection or wildlife preservation and restrict the construction of new buildings or other activities that could impact natural resources. 

Easements are real property interests

As such, they are legally binding and enforceable by either party involved in the agreement. This means any changes made to an existing easement must be agreed upon by both parties in writing. 

Easements remain with the land even if it is sold

This means that if a homeowner sells their property, the new owner must abide by any existing easements. 

Easements can be released or transferred

If both parties involved agree, an easement may be released or transferred from one party to another. 

Easements may need to be recorded in public records

Depending on the state and local laws, certain types of easements such as utility access must be filed with the county recorder’s office to be enforceable. 

Easement disputes can end up in court

In extreme cases, when negotiation fails, a dispute over an easement can end up in court. It is important to consult legal counsel if you are involved in a dispute over an easement. 

Understanding property easements and how they affect you is key to being a responsible homeowner. If your property has an existing easement, it is important to identify the holder of the easement as well as their rights over your land. With proper understanding, you can make sure that both parties involved in the agreement are abiding by its terms and conditions.

If you have any questions about the implications of an easement on your property, it is important to contact a real estate lawyer for advice. Knowing these ten key things about property easements can help ensure that you are prepared if faced with this situation.

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Patent troll's IP more powerful than Apple's

I was 12 years into my Locus Magazine column when I published the piece I'm most proud of, "IP," from September 2020. It came after an epiphany, one that has profoundly shaped the way I talk and think about the issues I campaign on.

https://locusmag.com/2020/09/cory-doctorow-ip/

That revelation was about the meaning of the term "IP," which had been the center of this tedious linguistic cold war for decades. People who advocate for free and open technology and culture hate the term "IP" because of its ideological loading and imprecision.

Ideology first: Before "IP" came into wide parlance - when lobbyists for multinational corporations convinced the UN to turn their World Intellectual Property Organization into a specialized agency, we used other terms like "author's monopolies" and "regulatory monopolies."

"Monopoly" is a pejorative. "Property" is sacred to our society. When a corporation seeks help defending its monopoly, it is a grubby corrupter. When it asks for help defending its property, it is enlisting the public to defend the state religion.

Free culture people know allowing "monopolies" to become "property" means losing the battle before it is even joined, but it is frankly unavoidable. How do you rephrase "IP lawyer" without conceding the property point? "Trademark-copyright-patent-and-related-rights lawyer?"

Thus the other half of the objection to "IP": its imprecision. Copyright is not anything like patent. Patent is not anything like trademark. Trade secrets are an entirely different thing again. Don't let's get started on sui generis and neighboring rights.

And this is where my revelation came: as it is used in business circles, "IP" has a specific, precise meaning. "IP" means, "Any law, policy or regulation that allows me to control the conduct of my competitors, critics and customers."

Copyright, patent and trademark all have limitations and exceptions designed to prevent this kind of control, but if you arrange them in overlapping layers around a product, each one covers the exceptions in the others.

Creators don't like having their copyrights called "author's monopolies." Monopolists get to set prices. All the copyright in the world doesn't let an author charge publishers more for their work. The creators have a point.

But when author's monopolies are acquired by corporate monopolists, something magical and terrible happens.

Remember: market-power monopolies are still (theoretically) illegal and when companies do things to maintain or expand their monopolies, they risk legal jeopardy.

But: The corporate monopolist who uses IP to expand their monopoly has no such risk. Monopolistic conduct in defense of IP enjoys wide antitrust forbearance. What's the point of issuing patents or allowing corporations to buy copyrights if you don't let them enforce them?

The IP/market-power monopoly represents a futuristic corporate alloy, a new metal never seen, impervious to democratic control.

Software is "IP" and so any device with software in it is like beskar, a rare metal that can be turned into the ultimate corporate armor.

No company exemplifies this better than Apple, a company that used limitations on IP to secure its market power, then annihilated those limits so that no one could take away its market power.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/06/adversarial-interoperability-reviving-elegant-weapon-more-civilized-age-slay

In the early 2000s, Apple was in trouble. The convicted monopolist Microsoft ruled the business world, and if you were the sole Mac user in your office, you were screwed.

When a Windows user sent you a Word file, you could (usually) open it in the Mac version of Word, but then if you saved that file again, it often became forever cursed, unopenable by any version of Microsoft Office ever created or ever to be created.

This became a huge liability. Designers started keeping a Windows box next to their dual processor Power Macs, just to open Office docs. Or worse (for Apple), they switched to a PC and bought Windows versions of Adobe and Quark Xpress.

Steve Jobs didn't solve this problem by begging Bill Gates to task more engineers to Office for Mac. Instead, Jobs got Apple techs to reverse-engineer all of the MS Office file formats and release a rival office suite, Iwork, which could read and write MS Office files.

That was an Apple power move, one that turned MS's walled garden into an all-you-can-eat buffet of potential new Mac users. Apple rolled out the Switch ads, whose message was, "Every MS Office file used to be a reason *not* to use a Mac. Now it's a reason to switch *to* a Mac."

More-or-less simultaneously, though, Apple was inventing the hybrid market/IP monopoly tool that would make it the most valuable company in the world, in its design for the Ipod and the accompanying Itunes store.

It had a relatively new legal instrument to use for this purpose: 1998's Digital Millennium Copyright Act; specifically, Section 1201 of the DMCA, the "anti-circumvention" clause, which bans breaking DRM.

Under DMCA 1201, if a product has a copyrighted work (like an operating system) and it has an "access control" (like a password or a bootloader key), then bypassing the access control is against the law, even if no copyright infringement takes place.

That last part - "even if no copyright infringement takes place" - is the crux of DMCA 1201. The law was intended to support the practices of games console makers and DVD player manufacturers, who wanted to stop competitors from making otherwise legal devices.

With DVD players, that was about "region coding," the part of the DVD file format that specified which countries a DVD could be played back in. If you bought a DVD in London, you couldn't play it in Sydney or New York.

Now, it's not a copyright violation to buy a DVD and play it wherever you happen to be. As a matter of fact, buying a DVD and playing it is the *opposite* of a copyright infringement.

But it *was* a serious challenge to the entertainment cartel's business-model, which involved charging different prices and having different release dates for the same movie depending on where you were.

The same goes for games consoles: companies like Sega and Nintendo made a lot of money charging creators for the right to sell games that ran on the hardware they sold.

If I own a Sega Dreamcast, and you make a game for it, and I buy it and run it on my Sega, that's not a copyright infringement, even if Sega doesn't like it. But if you have to bypass an "access control" to get the game to play without Sega's blessing, it violates DMCA 1201.

What's more, DMCA 1201 has major penalties for "trafficking in circumvention devices" and information that could be used to build such a device, such as reports of exploitable flaws in the programming of a DRM system: $500k in fines and a 5 year sentence for a first offense.

Deregionalizing a DVD player or jailbreaking a Dreamcast didn't violate anyone's copyrights, but it still violated copyright law (!). It was pure IP, the right to control the conduct of critics (security researchers), customers and competitors.

In the words of Jay Freeman, it's "Felony contempt of business-model."

And that's where the Ipod came in. Steve Jobs's plan was to augment the one-time revenue from an Ipod with a recurrent revenue stream from the Itunes store.

He exploited the music industry's superstitious dread of piracy and naive belief in the efficacy of DRM to convince the record companies to only sell music with his DRM wrapper on it - a wrapper they themselves could not authorize listeners to remove.

Ever $0.99 Itunes purchase added $0.99 to the switching cost of giving up your Ipod for a rival device, or leaving Itunes and buying DRM music from a rival store. It was control over competitors and customers. It was IP.

If you had any doubt that the purpose of Ipod/Itunes DRM was to fight competitors, not piracy, then just cast your mind back to 2004, when Real Media "hacked" the Ipod so that it would play music locked with Real's DRM as well as Apple's.

http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3387871/Apple+RealNetworks+Hacked+iPod.htm

Apple used DMCA 1201 to shut Real down, not to stop copyright infringement, but to prevent Apple customers from buying music from record labels and playing them on their Ipods without paying Apple a commission and locking themselves to Apple's ecosystem, $0.99 at a time.

Pure IP. Now, imagine if Microsoft had been able to avail itself of DMCA 1201 when Iwork was developed - if, for example, its "information rights management" encryption had caught on, creating "access controls" for all Office docs.

There's a very strong chance that would have killed Apple off before it could complete its recovery. Jobs knew the power of interoperating without consent, and he knew the power of invoking the law to block interoperability. He practically invented modern IP.

Apple has since turned IP into a trillion-dollar valuation, largely off its mobile platform, the descendant of the Ipod. This mobile platform uses DRM - and thus DMCA 1201 - to ensure that you can only use apps that come from its app store.

Apple gets a cut of penny you spend buying an app, and every penny you spend within that app: 30% (now 15% for a minority of creators after bad publicity).

IP lets one of the least taxed corporations on Earth extract a 30% tax from everyone else.

https://locusmag.com/2021/03/cory-doctorow-free-markets/

Remember, it's not copyright infringement for me to write an app and you to buy it from me and play it on your Iphone without paying the 30% Apple tax.

That's the exact opposite of copyright infringement: buying a copyrighted work and enjoying it on a device you own.

But it's still an IP violation. It bypasses Apple's ability to control competitors and customers. It's felony contempt of business-model.

It shows that under IP, copyright can't be said to exist as an incentive to creativity - rather, it's a tool for maintaining monopolies.

Which brings me to today's news that Apple was successfully sued by a patent troll over its DRM. A company called Personalized Media Communications whose sole product is patent lawsuits trounced Apple in the notorious East Texas patent-troll court.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-19/apple-told-to-pay-308-5-million-for-infringing-drm-patent

After software patents became widespread - thanks to the efforts of Apple and co - there was a bonanza of "inventors" filing garbage patents with the USPTO whose format was "Here's an incredibly obvious thing...*with a computer*." The Patent Office rubberstamped them by the million.

These patents became IP, a way to extract rent without having to make a product. "Investors" teamed up with "inventors" to buy these and impose a tax on businesses - patent licensing fees that drain money from people who make things and give it to people who buy things.

They found a court - the East Texas court in Marshall, TX - that was hospitable to patent trolls. They rented dusty PO boxes in Marshall and declared them to be their "headquarters" so that they could bring suits there.

Locals thrived - they got jobs as "administrators" (mail forwarders) for the thousands of "businesses" whose "head office" was in Marshall (when you don't make a product, your head office can be a PO box).

Productive companies facing hundreds of millions - billions! - in patent troll liability sought to curry favor with locals (who were also the jury pool) by "donating" things to Marshall, like the skating rink Samsung bought for the town.

https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/why-south-korea-s-samsung-built-the-only-outdoor-skating-rink-in-texas

Patent, like copyright, is supposed to serve a public purpose. There are only two clauses in the US Constitution that come with explanations (the rest being "truths held to be self-evident"): the Second Amendment and the "Progress Clause" that creates patents and copyrights.

Famously, the Second Amendment says you can bear arms as part of a "well-regulated militia."

And the Progress Clause? It extends to Congress the power to create patents and copyrights "to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts."

I'm with Apple in its ire over this judgment. Sending $308.5m to a "closely held" patent troll has nothing to do with the "Progress of Science and useful Arts."

But it has *everything* to do with IP.

If copyright law can let Apple criminalize - literally criminalize - you selling me If copyright law can let Apple criminalize - literally criminalize - you selling me your copyrighted work, then there's no reason to hate on patent trolls.

They're just doing what trolls do: blocking the bridge between someone engaged in useful work and the customers for that work, and extracting a toll. It's not even 30%.

There is especial and delicious irony in the fact that the patent in question is a DRM patent: a patent for the very same process that Apple uses to lock down its devices and prevent creators from selling to customers without paying the 30% Apple Tax.

But even without that, it's as good an example of what an IP marketplace looks like: one in which making things becomes a liability. After all, the more you make, the more chances there are for an IP owner to demand tax from you to take it to market.

The only truly perfect IP is the naked IP of a patent troll, the bare right to sue, a weapon made from pure abstract legal energy, untethered from any object, product or service that might be vulnerable to another IP owner's weapons.

A coda: you may recall that Apple doesn't use DRM on its music anymore: you can play Itunes music on any device. That wasn't a decision Apple took voluntarily: it was forced into it by a competitor: Amazon, an unlikely champion of user rights.

In 2007, the record labels had figured out that Apple had lured them into a trap, selling millions of dollars worth of music that locked both listeners and labels into the Itunes ecosystem.

In a desperate bid for freedom, they agreed to help Amazon launch its MP3 store - all the same music, at the same prices...without DRM. Playable on an Ipod, but also on any other device.

Prior to the Amazon MP3 store, the market was all DRM: you could either buy Apple's DRM music and play it on your Ipod, or you could buy other DRM music and play it on a less successful device.

The Amazon MP3 store (whose motto was "DRM: Don't Restrict Me") changed that to "Buy Apple DRM music and play it on your Ipod, or buy Amazon music and play it anywhere." That was the end of Apple music DRM.

So why hasn't anyone done this for the apps that Apple extracts the 30% tax on? IP. If you made a phone that could play Ios apps, Apple would sue you:

https://gizmodo.com/judge-tosses-apple-lawsuit-against-iphone-emulator-in-b-1845967318

And if you made a device that let you load non-App Store apps on an Iphone, Apple would also sue you.

Apple understands IP. It learned the lesson of the Amazon MP3 store, and it is committed to building a world where every creator pays a tax to reach every Apple customer.

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