What happens when you 'borrow' a photo off the net : Legal Case (USA)

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Thought this one might be of interest to members here. Remember this is an American case, and in Australia you do not have to register copyright, it is assigned to the person who pressed the shutter button, at the time of capture, (unless domestic portraiture, or a contract exists to over-rule standard practice).

How a $10.00 photo cost $4000.00 (USD)

http://blog.webcopyplus.com/2011/02/...oto/#more-4566