Episode 270 - The Legal Genealogist On What You Need To Know About Copyright / David Gets Library Naming Honor

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher begins the segment reviewing David’s recent honor… a genealogical library in Brockton, Massachusetts is naming their genealogical section the “David Allen Lambert Library.” (And David isn’t even dead yet!) Hear David’s reaction to the news. David then shares news from RootsTech and their Virtual Pass. Listen for how you can get a 10% Extreme Genes discount. Next, David reports disturbing news about cobblestone streets in Prague, when it seems that the stones are actually the remains of tombstones from Jewish cemeteries that were destroyed during World War II. The Maryland Assembly is taking a look at DNA sites being used in police cases. The guys explain what the legislation might look like. Then, a pair of twins… who didn’t even know they were twins… have found each other. The guys talk about the television show that inspired one of the twin women to take a DNA test. David’s Blogger Spotlight this week shines on “Dear Myrt” and Myrt’s Musings. Go to DearMyrtle.com/blog2. Myrt has been blogging for over a decade and is herself a shining light in the field. Next, The Legal Genealogist, Judy Russell, visits with Fisher for two segments. Judy explains the new copyright laws that benefit all of us in terms of what we can and cannot freely use, especially in the context of publishing family histories. Judy explains how “fair use” can keep you out of trouble, and talks about complications of getting photos of tombstones. Then, it’s Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com who answers more of your preservation questions. Tom chats about using various software to restore writing on documents, even bring back documents that have bled through from the other side. That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!