Thomas James
(He/Him)
Minnesota
Covers:
copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property, other law and legal topics
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Everyone is a reporter now. Combined with generative-AI, credibility is diminished.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Les Nessman
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Steadfastly holding to a commitment to be truthful.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, if at all.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Mircrosoft Word, Google, FastCase (VLex), Excel
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin
Who do you wish followed you?
The next person in line.
Why did you become a journalist?
Enjoyed writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
"Child Custody Presumptions: From Fault and Gender to Equal Time"
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't quit your day job.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"I have a great idea for a guest post about the services I offer."
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Kitchen
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Onion
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misconception is that I am only writing to get clients.
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