Fair Use and the Right of Publicity featuring Attorney Justin Sterling

Attorney and Litigator Justin Sterling discusses the Doctrine of Fair Use, and when writers, screenwriters, producers and publishers can use the work of others without permission. He also discusses the Right of Publicity which addresses the right of performers and other to control the use of their name and appearance for commercial purpose, versus the First Amendments protection for creative works and news stories that incorporate depictions of famous and not-so-famous people. Libel and Defamation are discussed, along with how documentary and narrative creators protect themselves from litigation.