New York § 438 - 438Copyright of notes prepared by law reporting bureau
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 438 — 438Copyright of notes prepared by law reporting bureau, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 438. 438Copyright of notes prepared by law reporting bureau
§ 438. Copyright of notes prepared by law reporting bureau. The copyright of the statement of facts, of the head notes and of all other notes or references prepared by the law reporting bureau must be taken by and shall be vested in the secretary of state for the benefit of the people of the state. The secretary of state is authorized by a writing filed in his office to grant to any person, firm or corporation, under such terms and conditions as he and the chief judge of the state of New York may determine to be for the best interests of the state, the right to publish the above mentioned copyrighted matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 438
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 438 cover?
Section 438 ("438Copyright of notes prepared by law reporting bureau") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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