Storm Photographer Claims Copyright Infringement

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"Storm-chasing photographer Ryan McGinnis claims Source Interlink Magazines and affiliates published his copyrighted photos without permission, in Federal Court." Courthouse News, 3/6/12 & 3/5/12 McGinnis v. Source Interlink Magazine, 12-CV-570-MCE Civil Complaint.