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CAROL STREAM, Ill., July 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- Noted author and church legal expert Richard Hammar, J.D.,LL.M.,CPA recently released the Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches. The book is an easy-to-use reference guide created specifically for church use.

In this newly updated edition, Hammar offers tips to protect churches from copyright violations, as well as guidance in protecting the copyrighted works of ministers and staff. In the words of Kent Morris, President of Cornerstone Media Group: "This book captures everything a church needs to make decisions on copyright law."

From photocopying sheet music to posting Internet content, this guide gives churches a practical approach to copyright law. Terrell Sanders, Executive Director of MinistryCOM.org and President of Main Street Enterprises says: "This text includes dozens of direct, church-related examples to help understand copyright law. Plus, this book includes extensive coverage of digital issues -- YouTube, social media, web and more."

Richard Hammar is a best selling author of more than 100 books, including Pastor, Church & Law and the annual Church and Clergy Tax Guide. He also serves as senior editor of both the Church Law & Tax Report and Church Finance Today newsletters. To find out more about the Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches visit YourChurchResources.com or call 800-222-1840.

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