Events

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on forming an arts-related non-profit organization. The event will cover what a non-profit is, how and why to form one, as well as the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with creating one. The webinar is geared toward artists, attorneys, arts professionals, and […]

The California Copyright Conference is hosting a webinar, titled AI: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities, to inform attendees on how AI is being used to create content and ways that music supervisors, composers, labels, publishers, and artists can proactively take advantage of AI while protecting their content through copyright. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]

Independent songwriters with questions about The MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to attend this interactive webinar to get answers to questions regarding membership, The MLC Portal, and all of the tools and resources available to help self-administered songwriters receive the royalties they are entitled to. For additional information and to register to […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) will host a macro-level discussion titled Contracts and Copyright 101 for the Film Industry: Understanding Your Rights and Creative Ownership. Topics that will be discussed include contracts, copyright, fair use, work for hire, licensing, registration, releases, trademarks, and other legal topics of importance for creative professionals. Speakers include Professor Lolita […]

MUSEXPO brings together leaders and influencers from all facets of the entertainment industry and includes panels, showcases, networking, and more. The event draws record labels, A&R executives, music publishers, streaming professionals, artist managers, and more. For additional information, please click here. To register to attend, please click here.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host an Intellectual Property (IP) Fundamentals webinar to assist attendees in learning about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect innovations. The session will cover patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as why innovators and entrepreneurs should protect their IP. For additional information and to register […]

Independent songwriters with questions about The MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to attend this interactive webinar to get answers to questions regarding membership, The MLC Portal, and all of the tools and resources available to help self-administered songwriters register their musical works data. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]

The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) is hosting a March Madness networking mixer in Brooklyn, New York for all members and industry colleagues who can attend. The event will enable attendees to sample complimentary craft beers and pub foods. There is no registration required to attend.

The Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) will host The Legal Atelier: An Arts and Fashion Legal Workshop, presented in partnership with the Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law and Villanova Law Pro Bono Society. The workshop will connect creators with top volunteer attorneys who will offer free legal guidance on issues such as copyright, […]

Creators and artists are invited to attend an Art Law Clinic hosted by Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA). The clinic is dedicated to answering creators’ questions. Those who are interested can register for a 30-minute consultation with one of MdVLA’s volunteer attorneys. For additional information and to register to participate, please click here.

The California Copyright Conference will hold its annual spring mixer, which will include networking, tacos, and drinks. Registration is limited to a maximum of 75 people due to venue capacity. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The MLC will host a webinar titled Match for Money: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Matching Tool. The event will explain how the tool can help creators locate sound recordings that are not yet matched to their songs but that are registered in The MLC’s online portal. Event hosts will walk attendees through the simple process to […]