About Erin Gurski, CEO
Erin Gurski, MA, has been the owner and CEO of Copyrightlaws.com since its Founder, Lesley Ellen Harris, retired in July of 2023. Erin is a copyright consultant and educator who has worked in the copyright sector for over a decade. She has worked with Copyrightlaws.com as a TA since 2019 helping to teach courses on […]
Canadian Copyright Law Course

Copyrightlaws.com’s primer/refresher course Canadian Copyright Law includes 16 lessons. It’s one of the five eTutorials in our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law. Each lesson provides … Registration Fee: $239 US This course is open for registration and access begins immediately. Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system Thinkific, you’ll have […]
Tips for Developing a Copyright Policy

Our tips for developing a copyright policy or guidelines guide you in preparing the best copyright compliance document for your library or organization. For more in-depth information, learn how to draft a copyright policy or guidelines. When Do You Need to Write or Update Your Copyright Policy? A variety of events may signal the ideal […]
About Lesley Ellen Harris (1961-2024)
Lesley Ellen Harris, JD, was the founder of Copyrightlaws.com. Lesley was a copyright consultant, published author, copyright blogger and highly respected and passionate copyright educator. Her areas of expertise included U.S. and Canadian copyright law, international copyright law, and licensing digital content. Facing health issues, Lesley made the difficult decision to retire in the Summer of […]
Practical International Copyright Law Online Course

Practical International Copyright Law explains how to deal with international copyright issues within your library or or for or nonprofit organization. While there is no “international copyright law” per se, there are legal implications whenever your use of copyright materials — your own or third-party content — extends beyond your country’s borders. Avoid international copyright […]