Tamika Hughes <hughes[_at_]mail.is.temple.edu> wrote:
>
> Are signed agreements from participants necessary before an interview
> can be published if the names have been changed? I have heard from one
> source that an author must obtain signed releases from interviewees OR
> use pseudonyms in the published work. However, another source seems to
> think that signed releases are ALWAYS required. Can anyone clarify?
Certainly a good idea if you can get them. A good rule of thumb for the defamation/privacy/publicity area is that if the person will be readily identifiable by those in the know, regardless of name or fact changes, then a release would be highly advisable.
-- Carol Ruth Shepherd Arborlaw Associates PLLC Ann Arbor, Michigan USA +1 734 668 4646 tel +1 734 663 9361 fax business, technology, entertainment and new media law shepherd[_at_]arborlaw.comReceived on Tue Sep 29 1998 - 12:06:42 GMT
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