Who owns the work when you hire a freelancer?
Paying a freelancer doesn't transfer copyright. Why 'work made for hire' usually does nothing, and what actually assigns ownership.
Do I need to register my copyright? What registration actually buys you
You own your copyright without registering. But you can't sue without it — and §412's timing rules control whether the case is worth bringing.
DMCA takedowns: how to send one, and what to do if you receive one
The required elements of a valid DMCA notice, how counter-notices and the 10-14 business day put-back window work, and §512(f) risk.
Copyright basics: what it protects and when it begins
Copyright starts the moment you fix your work in tangible form. Here's what it covers, what it doesn't, and how long it lasts.