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Legal Issues All Freelance Writers Should Know

Heads up! Make sure to learn some key information as you journey out into your freelancing career. Be careful of copyright violations, disclosure issues, non-competition clauses and other issues.
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Legal Terms for Writers
Legal terms that every writer should know.
Plagiarism Basics
Bridget Johnson, About's Journalism Guide, lays out the basics on plagiarism, along with a famous legal case involving stolen work. Take a look, be careful and always cite your sources!
Contract Information for Freelancers
Landed a gig? Congratulations! What's the next step? Protecting yourself and communicating with your new client via the use of a freelance contract. There are many different levels and types of contracts, from a very simple Letter of Agreement all the way to a binding legal document.
Non-Compete Agreement
If you engage in any business to business contractual writing, you may be asked to sign a "non-compete" agreement. Find out what this is before you're asked to sign one!
Non_Disclosure Agreement
If you are engaging in a contract with a client, you may be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as part of that contract. Find out what exactly it is before you are asked to sign!

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