Copyright and blogs

About five years ago I asked the question as to ownership of copyright of blog comments and it seemed opinion was divided at that time. Today I came across an Australian ARTS LAW INFORMATION SHEET on Legal issues for bloggers - I'm sure other countries have their own version - and I'm linking it here for general interest or follow the links on the information sheet outline below:

1. What is a blog?
2. What legal issues can arise?
3. Copyright
   1. How does this affect my blog?
   2. Can I use quotes on my blog?
   3. Can I copy facts and ideas?
   4. How does a Creative Commons licence help?
   5. Who will own copyright in my blog comments page?
   6. Can I provide links to another blog or website?
   7. Can I use images owned by someone else on my blog?
   8. Can I count on "fair use" as a defence if I use someone else's work?
   9. Can collecting societies assist me?
4. Moral rights
5. Trade marks
   1. If I want to complain about a company – can I use their name and logo?
   2. Can I use the trade mark in my domain name, blog title or in the title of the blog post?
6. Defamation
   1. Can I be liable for material posted by others on my blog post?
   2. Can I be liable for defamatory material contained on others' blogs or websites to which I provide a link to from my blog?
   3. The internet is borderless – can I be sued overseas?
   4. Is "freedom of speech" a defence in Australia?
7. Right of publicity
8. Other questions
   1. Should I have a disclaimer on my blog?
   2. Why has my blog been removed from the internet?
   3. What should I do if I get a cease and desist letter?
   4. Can I publicise the cease and desist letter on my blog?
      Australian Copyright Council (www.copyright.org.au) tel: (02) 8815 9799