Getting the Facts Straight: Articles by Leslie Budewitz

  • Copyright Basics: Answers to the most frequent questions about copyright--how to establish it, avoiding infringement, and other issues.
  • Death by Details: How much does the writer need to know about the story background vs. how much the reader needs to know?
  • Classic or Cliche: A brief meditation on the death of Paul Newman–and what his roles say to writers.
  • Lawyers and New Technology: How technology has reshaped the practice of law–and possibilities those changes offer writers.
  • Domestic Abuse: Legal issues to keep in mind when writing about this all-too-common situation.
  • Stolen Evidence: Is stolen evidence admissible in court–and how will it affect the case?