In the twenty-first century, differences in the treatment of trade in alcoholic beverages in comparison to other commercial goods seem at odds with the federal regulation of interstate trade under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution, which prohibits "differential treatment of in-state and out-of-state economic interests that…

Designed to simulate a Senate committee hearing on software copyright laws, this role-playing game exposes students to a wide variety of viewpoints about software copying, including piracy. The game is structured to bring out as many points of view as possible; the goal of the simulation is exposure to these various points, not the final committee…

Provides an overview of copyright regulations and examines issues of special concern for distance educators, including ambiguities in fair-use regulations. Notes rules concerning exclusive rights of copyrights holders, fair-use provisions, factors used to determine fair-use eligibility, and exemptions for "face-to-face" instruction. Provides…

This document examines copyright issues that can be encountered during a production of educational materials. The book is divided into two parts: part 1 discusses sections of the current Copyright Act; part 2 focuses on specific production-related issues. Highlights of part 1 include working definitions; background; what can and cannot be…

Looks at the history of fair use of copyright-protected works, from concerns about photocopying to emergence of early guidelines, opposition, and continuing struggles to interpret the Copyright Act of 1976. Argues that no current fair use guidelines have the force of law; indeed, the law is a less complex measure than most guidelines. Recommends a…

Selected legal problem areas for sectarian and nonsectarian private schools that have generated substantial litigation and frequent questions from nonpublic school administrators and faculty are discussed. Major topic headings include tort liability, constraints on student and faculty discipline, governing board liability, governmental regulation…

This guide provides a concise overview of current copyright law and its interpretations, particularly for classroom educators, librarians, school media specialists, and their constituents. Building on the question-and-answer format introduced in the first edition, the second edition adds commentary on critical developments of the last eight years,…

Presents answers to some commonly asked questions about video copyright. Provides hotline phone numbers, costs, and addresses for information packets and magazines. Discusses restrictions on rented videotapes as well as recordings of cable and broadcast television programs, including instructional programs. Includes a brief reference guide to…

Briefly summarizes a number of salient points outlined in, "The United States Copyright Law: A Guide for Music Educators." The book delineates the principles of fair use and copyright protection and how they relate to school and other music programs. Most school use falls under fair use. (MJP)

This instructor guide for a unit on legal issues in the PACE (Program for Acquiring Competence in Entrepreneurship) curriculum includes the full text of the student module and lesson plans, instructional suggestions, and other teacher resources. The competencies that are incorporated into this module are at Level 3 of learning--starting and…

This book provides librarians, researchers, and teachers with a comprehensive guide to technology and copyright issues, and is written for non-lawyers. Part 1 summarizes the historical and legal background and looks at future trends, including the probable effects of recommendations from the National Information Infrastructure report. Part 2…