January 6, 2026
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90 Days as a Copyright Auditor—Join me.
Today marks 90 days working as a copyright auditor in quality control for Adecco Temp Services at Google. I want to share what I have learned, what books I am reading, and what speakers I am enjoying as I make my way in this arena. • I’ve learned the origin
Your creation holds copyright.
When the idea in your head becomes a book, a song, a poem, a painting or anything like that, the thing you created automatically holds copyright. Copyright is attached the moment an original work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, be it physical or digital. You are free
Work for Hire.
You're hired to do a job for, say, a textbook company. You complete the work. They like it, accept it, and pay you. You go about your merry way with your lovely payment. The textbook company can sell it three ways to Sunday and make millions off of
From Education to Law
Here's what's happening: 1. I am no longer teaching piano. 2. I have decided to go to law school to help defend artists against artificial intelligence theft. 3. I am at the Detroit Public Library right now, in fact, studying for the LSAT. 4. I am