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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Go Ahead, Sue a Guidebook Writer for Injury, Illness or Damage

Did you know that guidebook writers are liable for "injury, illness or damage to the user"? They are at least, if they write for one very prominent publisher based in the UK. Folks, if you are a writer, please don't feel you have to agree to rediculous contract points like this. I didn't, even though it cost me the job. There are plenty of other publishers out there who don't resort to such predatory schemes. On the other hand, if you are an ambulance chaser looking for a frivilous lawsuit opportunity, this could be your new meal ticket...

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