In a message dated 8/17/2006 11:27:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 8/17/2006 7:02:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: In the case of work for hire, if copyright is involved, it is usually owned by the client. You are correct, but the difference between work for which you are hired, and an independent contractor is who owns the process. That and the way taxes are paid are the two differences. Most employees sign an agreement that anything they develop or discover while employed belongs to the employer. As an independent contractor, it is the exact opposite. That often is why some people insist on being an employee and some want to be an independent contractor. Does anyone care about this stuff? Isn't the law a kick? Evan ME! <VBG> Actually, as an independent contractor, I knew, lol, when I asked the question yesterday:)))) Evan clarified it so beautifully though (I was hoping he would and he did!). And in the meantime, it was entertaining to read all of the opinions from those who thought they "knew" and suggestions that we actually "google" to see "what is done". <VBG> Geeze, does that mean when I want an opinion on something of importance, all I need go is "google"? NOT! That's not how I run my business of my personal matters:) NOW, we have Evan's learned legal opinion clearly presented to us; it's clear the items mentioned in the infamous memo should NOT be used, so it will be interesting to see what actions the new editor and board takes to protect the Review and the PC. Also of interest, had the parties involved defined what happened to the work product developed during the course of their relationship upon the termination of their relationship , we wouldn't need this conversation. Guess a lawyer is the best place to go for legal advice after all:) Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================