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New Certificate Program for Museums

Exciting news! We have just published a new Certificate Program, our first in over a decade. We are pleased to announce the addition of the Museum Copyright Management Certificate (MCMC) to our Certificate offerings. Even more exciting, we have just opened up the pre-registration link. This first cohort will be offered for a price of...

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Copyright and Generative AI - 2026 Quarterly Update One

Introduction Welcome to the first quarterly Copyright and Generative AI (GAI) blog post of 2026. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes should be made to copyright law to account for advancements in GAI has likely...

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Specialist Content: AI, Music and the Arts

This month we have a special treat for our readers! Our Spring 2025 Copyright Specialist in Residence, Alizabeth Nowland, has generously agreed to write the blog post below. Sharing her vast knowledge in music copyright and licensing, Alizabeth decided to take a look at this topic through the timely lens of artificial intelligence. Enjoy! (Photo...

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Copyright and Generative AI - Quarterly Update Three

Introduction Welcome to the third quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably...

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Five Tips for Risk Management

One of the questions we are asked most often here at Copyrightlaws.com is how to determine whether exceptions in the XYZ copyright act apply to an individual’s uses. After first reminding the individual that we cannot give legal advice, we often have to resort to the following response: It depends on your situation and your...

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Copyright and Generative AI - Quarterly Update Two

Introduction Welcome to the second quarterly copyright and generative AI blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably piqued...

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Managing Copyright in Education: Five Top Tips

One of the topics we’re often asked about is how to manage copyright when working in the field of education. While ultimately decisions will be heavily based on which country’s copyright laws apply, some high-level tips and tricks are applicable regardless of where you live and work. Please bear that in mind as you read...

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Copyright and Generative AI - Quarterly Update One

Welcome to the first quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you are likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably...

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A Simple Guide to Fair Dealing: How To Apply Fair Dealing to Your Copyright Scenarios

Understanding fair dealing in Canadian copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair dealing is intentionally ambiguous, and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair dealing and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair dealing applies to...

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