Watchdogs are cracking down after discovering Lanistar is not FCA approved Update: On November 20, The FCA released the following statement:“Following the FCA receiving a number of consumer reports, on Wednesday 18 November we issued a consumer warning against Lanistar. Today, the firm agreed to add an appropriate disclaimer to its marketing materials updating its …
While it’s good to have an opinion about the world around us, it might not be a good idea to voice your opinion about public figures on social media. Not only can it get you a harsh dressing down with their fans, you could also receive a sternly worded letter from lawyers threatening you with …
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What to look out for in your contracts to ensure you remain the owner of your content Dream scenario: you have been approached by a brand to create some amazing content for their social platforms. Before you keenly agree, ensure you’ve thoroughly read through all the terms and conditions stated on the contract they’ve provided …
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From jingles to backing music, here’s what you need to know Regardless of the kind of content you create, music will play a huge role. From opening jingles to transition music and soundtracks, almost every video or slideshow will use music, so it’s important you understand the law around it. If you’re a budding composer …
Know your rights and responsibilities Digital media is a bit of a wild West when it comes to copyright and content ownership. Some platforms like YouTube have brought in AI to help them recognise when music and video has been plagiarised, and they’ve made it much easier for creators to report copyright infringement. That being …
A solicitor advises on what legal action you can take The internet is a big place where it’s easy to hide behind a wall of anonymity. This, unfortunately, makes social media stalking fairly commonplace, and it can easily happen to anyone. It can affect victims in various ways and make the person being stalked feel …
Make sure you’re keeping yourself and your audience safe Posting online creates liability between you and users, even if you’re not posting “How To: Bungee Jump” videos. Any action you do in your videos, from climbing on rocks for photos, sharing workout routines, posting a DIY skincare routine or even doing a recipe could potentially …
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