Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
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The Hidden Fees of Homebuying
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make. Learn what hidden costs you may encounter so you can be prepared.
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Homebuying: How Does Escrow Work?
Escrow is an important part of the home-buying and mortgage process. Familiarize yourself with what it means and how it works.
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How to Avoid Challenges to Your Estate Plan After You're Gone
The best laid out estate plans may not hold up if a disgruntled relative decides to challenge them. Find out how to make your estate plan bulletproof.
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Getting the Deed Done: Understanding 4 Commonly Used Deeds
Understanding the different types of deeds can help you make good decisions when it comes to buying property or understanding the legalities of inheritance.
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When Is It Time to Use a Trustee Deed?
Find out how a trustee deed is used to transfer ownership of real property in a foreclosure sale.
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What to Look for in Your Franchise Agreement
Franchise agreements can be complicated. Find out what terms and conditions you can expect to find in the contract.
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When and How to Use a Nonsolicitation Agreement
A nonsolicitation agreement allows you to protect your customers and employees from poaching by both former employees and companies you work with. Learn the basics of this type of business contract.
· 4 min read
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Understanding the Difference Between Fair Use and Fair Dealing
The fair use doctrine is part of U.S. copyright law, while fair dealing laws are present in other countries. Learn about these two concepts and when they apply to copyrighted works.
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Creating Work for the Public Domain
Creative works that are in the public domain are available for anyone to use. Learn how works can become public domain and how you can contribute your own works.
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Understanding Orphan Works and Copyrights
Whenever a person creates a work that is copyrightable, such as a book, poem, or song, they immediately own the copyright to the work. Use of that work without the owner's permission is called infringement. If it's not possible to determine the copyright holder for a work, that work is considered an orphan work, although it is still protected by copyright law.
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