Plagiarism
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Crossword blog: how tasty are old chestnuts?Plagiarism is never welcome. But do you regard some familiar devices as friend?
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USA Today drops crossword compiler accused of plagiarismClues led to discovery of similarities to puzzles in the New York Times
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Writer discovers his Times article reproduced on the Daily Mail’s websiteMail Online rips off freelance journalist... yet again
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The great US crossword 'plagiarism' mysteryHundreds of American crosswords appear to have been stolen. But who would steal a puzzle, and could it happen here?
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Australian video director accuses Nike and the BBC of plagiarismSelina Miles said a Nike commercial featuring Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr and a BBC UK F1 ad bears ‘uncanny similarities’ to her video Limitless
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Jeff Koons: master of parody or great American conman?The Koons mystery deepens as another charge of plagiarism has been lobbed at the artist. But the latest claims are truly shocking
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Kurdish singer's fans say Adele 'stole' music for recent balladFans of the late singer Ahmet Kaya say Adele’s song Million Years Ago, from new album 25, bears striking similarities to a track by the Kurdish performer
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Prolific romantic fiction writer exposed as a plagiaristGay romance by Laura Harner withdrawn from sale as ‘almost word-for-word copy’ of novel by New York Times bestseller Becky McGraw
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A city in Zinjiang has a new public artwork that’s suspiciously similar to Kapoor’s Bean in Chicago – and the sculptor is incensed, though this is just the latest act of copycat culture in ChinaAnish Kapoor is right to be livid about China stealing his big Bean sculpture
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Russian publisher prints books about Putin under names of western authorsWriters consider legal action against Moscow publishing house after discovering series about Russian president circulated in their names. The Moscow Times reports
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Cheating found to be rife in British schools and universitiesChannel 4 Dispatches uncovers shady practices across the board, from rigged primary school key assessments to 40,000 university students disciplined for plagiarism
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Many people contribute to an academic paper and not many are credited. In the words of Pharrell Williams, there are blurred linesPlagiarism is a mortal sin and last taboo – or is it?
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'My year ripping off the web for the Daily Mail', by ex-employeeJournalist tells of doing a ‘mindless job’ at the Mail’s New York office
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Daily Record's Rangers scoop 'borrowed' from French websiteWriter plans to sue newspaper for its use of his interview
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Students who buy essays online are being ripped off, says exam watchdogOfqual finds essay writing services are ‘poor quality’ and unlikely to get A-level students who cheat with coursework a good grade
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Daily Mail Australia and News Corp settle over plagiarism claimNews organisations reach confidential legal settlement three months after plagiarism row erupted
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Jane Goodall blames 'chaotic note taking' for plagiarism controversyScientist revises her book Seeds of Hope after allegations 12 sections were lifted from other websites
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The big steal: rise of the plagiarist in the digital age
Thanks to the internet, it has never been easier to steal other people's work. There's also a high risk you'll be found out. So why do it? Rhodri Marsden goes in search of a little originality
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Shia LaBeouf's plagiarism may be a case of cultural 'affluenza'
Sadhbh Walshe: The accusation isn't LaBeouf's first. It seems his meteoric rise to stardom makes him think he can take whatever he wants
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Hitler lived until 1962? That's my story, claims Argentinian writerThe startling theory that the Führer survived in exile until age 73 was examined in a book. Now its British authors are accused of plagiarism
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Knight Foundation now says it regrets $20,000 payment to Jonah Lehrer
After initially defending speaker's fee, journalism organisation responds to critics over payment to former New Yorker plagiarist
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Timothy Garton Ash: Have a laugh at Germany's fetish for doctorates – and the ministers tripped up by it. But is the British title cult any better?
Is there a doctor in the house?
Led Zeppelin ask for Stairway to Heaven plagiarism trial to be dismissed