Hello SHANNON.

16 Jun 06 16:08, you wrote to Ward Dossche:

 ST> It was very simply implied when he submitted the article to a
 ST> publication he 'knew' was going to be distributed.

The law requires a contract in writing. No implied consent.

 >> Then someone will undoubtedly be able to show the paper-document on
 >> which Michiel signs away, in ink, his distribution rights ... !

 ST> Not necessary.  I could "prove" to a court that he
"knew" what he was
 ST> doing when he submitted that article.

Would do no good. The law *explicitly* states a written contract is
required. No exceptions, no implications, no assumed or proven advance
knowledge, a *written* contract. Period.

Michiel

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