Events

On September 11, the U.S. Copyright Office announced it is accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. The fellowship, which runs for eighteen to twenty-four months, “was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law.” The program is designed to enable […]

Co-founded by SAG-AFTRA, the AFL-CIO, and AFL-CIO Tech Institute, the 5th Annual Labor, Innovation, and Technology Summit will be held on Tuesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 10 in Las Vegas, NV. Programming on January 9 will be livestreamed and is free and open to the public. This year’s summit will include numerous sessions focused on […]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark will host the Chamber’s annual event, titled State of American Business 2024. The event, which draws more than 10,000 people and connects business leaders, policymakers, journalists, and the public from across the country and around the world, “will celebrate the power of American businesses to serve […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee’s (NAIAC) Law Enforcement Subcommittee will hold an open meeting, in-person and via web conference for subcommittee members to report on findings, identify actionable recommendations, and discuss updates on goals and deliverables. The agenda and more information on how to attend are available on the NAIAC website.

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host its next Copyright Basics for Publishing webinar to provide the publishing community with U.S. copyright law information, including what constitutes a copyright holder’s privileges and obligations, and when copyright permissions may be required. There will also be a live, interactive Q&A to provide clarification on “the nuances of copyright that […]

Join the Copyright Alliance and Music Law Pro’s (MLP) Jesse E. Morris and Alexandra Mayo as they provide a crash course titled Music Royalties 101. The session is intended to help music creators successfully navigate the music industry, especially in terms of understanding the various revenue streams to ensure proper collection of royalties. Topics will include the […]

The Sphinx Organization is hosting its annual convention in Detroit, MI, dedicated to diversity and inclusion for creators of classical music. The convention will include more than 30 sessions, 90+ speakers, keynote addresses, and more. Many sessions will be live streamed for attendees who wish to participate virtually. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and uploaded to […]

The MLC is hosting an interactive webinar geared toward music publishers and administrators. During the webinar, MLC staff will answer questions ranging from membership to resources and much more. They will also explain in detail how the MLC engages and works with music publishers. For additional information and to register, please click here.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual AI Summit focusing on ways to protect consumers and competition amidst key developments in AI technologies. “The summit will bring together representatives from academia, industry, civil society organizations, and government to discuss the state of technology, emerging market trends, and real-world impacts of AI.” The discussion will also explore how […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will hold its next webinar to keep the public updated on the Office’s optimized Recordation System. Separate from the Office’s registration application, the new recordation module allows users to electronically transfer their copyrights to someone else. The webinars will “cover announcements about the module, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live Q&A […]

The Copyright Society will hold its 2024 Midwinter Meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA. For additional information and to register, please click here.

Within the 2024 NAMM Show, Jasmine Sandler and the JSM for Artists team will host a workshop titled Monetize Your Music With Targeted Cross-Media Placement Projects. The in-person seminar educates growing music artists on sync and earning ongoing royalties from cross-media projects.  Registration has closed.