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    Law of the written word : a legal guide for writers in Canada / by Douglas R. Mah & Jason J.J. Bodnar.

    • Title:Law of the written word : a legal guide for writers in Canada / by Douglas R. Mah & Jason J.J. Bodnar.
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    • Author/Creator:Mah, Douglas R., 1956-
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Bodnar, Jason J. J.
    • Published/Created:Toronto : Carswell, 2013
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Authors, Canadian--Legal status, laws, etc.
      Authors, Canadian--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
    • Description:xviii, 591 pages : ill. ; 23 cm
    • Summary:"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 inlcudes 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.
    • ISBN:0779855566
      9780779855568
      9780779855551
    • Contents:Introduction to the Canadian legal system
      Civil procedure for writers
      Criminal procedure for writers
      Legal cases and legal research for writers
      Writers' status: freelance or employee
      Freelance writing for a living
      Contracts for writers
      Copyright for writers
      Law of defamation
      Information, confidentiality and privacy
      Publication bans and contempt
      Obscenity and child pornography
      Hatred
      Professional responsibility.
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