The Importance of 'Electronic Publication Rights'
http://www.gigalaw.com/articles/2000-all/landau-2000-01-all.html

Landau, Michael
GigaLaw.com
2000

Abstract:

Are publishers entitled to place the contents of their newspapers and periodicals into electronic databases and on CD-ROM without first receiving the permission of the individual freelance authors whose contributions are included on those periodicals? At least one court has said 'no.' This article explains why.