Category Archives: Photography and the Law

Updates on the Nancy Genovese Case…

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FOR A RECAP, READ THESE PRIOR POSTS: Mother of 3 Arrested for Taking Pictures of Tourist Attraction at Airport Town of Southampton Defaults in Genovese Lawsuit Some Comments on the Nancy Genovese Case New Southampton Town Attorney Hired Many people have been asking for case updates, and quite frankly, nothing exciting has happened yet. The...

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Is It Legal to Photograph or Videotape Police?

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The ACLU wants you to know that you have every right to photograph or videotape that police officer, and reinforce that “Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right – and that includes the outside of federal buildings, as well as transportation facilities, and police and other...

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Two Simple Steps to Protect Your Photos From Being Stolen on the Internet

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I see the same scenario all the time. A photographer posts some of their best pictures on their website, facebook, or Flickr. Several months later, they open a magazine and see their photo used in an ad, find their photo for sale as a poster on a website, or find their photo elsewhere on the...

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New York Attorney General Cracks Down on Shady Photography Studios

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  It’s a nightmare most brides dread. You hire what you think is a professional wedding photographer to capture the most memorable day in your life. But shortly after your wedding, the photographer disappears, along with your money and your photos.   New York’s Attorney General has filed lawsuits against Terry Michael Photography operated by...

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Some Comments on the Nancy Genovese Case

There’s been a great deal of response to the Nancy Genovese case, mostly support for Nancy, and a great deal of suspicions and unanswered questions as well. Let’s take a look at some of the most polarizing issues from Nancy’s side of the story (and yes, the story told is clearly Nancy’s version of the...

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