Introduction

 In the era of YouTube channels, blogs, podcasts, and social media, anybody can publish content. Writing reviews on Yelp, posting memes on Instagram, or maintaining your own blog all involve publishing stuff into the world. However, accountability comes along with that authority, as well as a few legal phrases you should be aware of: copyright and libel.


Let's simplify their meaning, discuss their importance, and discuss how to stay out of problems.

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