Embedding multimedia content is now a way of life on the Web. But while webmasters and bloggers love the ease of use, content creators are benefiting from less plagiarism and greater control.

iParadigms won a lawsuit filed by a four students alleging that their Turnitin service violated their copyright. But how will the ruling affect Webmasters and those of us dealing with indexing outside the classroom? The answer is unclear.

Though many understand how the DMCA is designed to function when it comes to removing infringing works, few have any idea what happens after a notice has been submitted. It is time to change that.

When it comes to copyright, whether or not to register their site is one of the most difficult questions a webmaster has to answer. However, with the system tilted against the Web, the answer for most of us is painfully clear.

The virtual world of Second Life has experienced a severe spike in the amount of content theft in recent months generating massive protests and user outrage. So what exactly is going on in SL and how can it change the Web?

A new company known as the US Copyright Registry is drawing fire for making confusing claims and sending out strongly-worded emails to domain owners. What does the service do and should you worry about the emails?

Sometimes it is wise to take a moment and go back over some of the basics, both to serve as a refresher for those who have read the site for a long time and as an aid to new readers.

If you’ve ever wondered what is in those terms of service most people click straight past, this is your chance. I take a look at the TOS on seven different video sharing sites and break down what rights they claim in your work, who has those rights and how to exit the agreement.

Creative Commons has been a part of my copyright plan for five years now but, as I look back over the past half decade, my excitement and enthusiasm is tinged by disappointment and unanswered questions.

Michigan attorney Carol Ruth Shepherd points, in a recent article, highlights some of the dangers of using the DMCA to remove allegedly infringing work and analyzes several issues citizens may face when protecting their works online.