Events

California Lawyers for the Arts will host an Entertainment Legal Clinic to assist creators—including actors, filmmakers, content creators, photographers, and more—with the various copyright and IP laws that apply to the world of entertainment and creativity. During the clinic, participants will have a 30-minute one-on-one consultation with an attorney via phone. Registration is $20.00. Registration […]

Independent (aka self-administered) songwriters with questions about digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to a question and answer session hosted by The MLC. During the session, staffers will answer questions about becoming a member, The MLC Portal, and all the tools and resources available to assist songwriters with registering musical works data to get the […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a brief webinar on Updating Your Company’s Copyright Policy for the AI Era. Whether your business has a long-standing copyright compliance policy or you’re looking to create one, this 30-minute session will provide the foundation needed to uphold copyright best practices. Webinar attendees will learn guidelines for drafting and […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a webinar titled Copyright at Work to help attendees understand the basics of copyright law, including what is and what isn’t copyright protected, how fair use works, when copyright permission is needed for both electronic and paper copies, how to obtain copyright permission, and more. For additional information and to […]

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Law, Music, and You: A Discussion of Current Legal Issues and Legislation in the Music Industry and How It May Affect You. The webinar will address legal developments and legislation pertaining to music rights, including the recent U.S. Copyright Office ruling on the intersection of termination rights, […]

On August 13, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) published a Federal Register Notice announcing that distribution proceedings will begin in order to determine the distribution of 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 royalties deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office under the cable service statutory license and the satellite carrier license. Those interested in participating in the […]

The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Copyright 101 course is designed for those who need a basic overview of U.S. copyright law to assist with their day-to-day work responsibilities. It provides a condensed version of the comprehensive six-module course, Advanced Copyright for Business, which offers a live 120-minute class, a certificate upon successful completion, electronic course materials, and extended […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a community fundraiser called VLA Oktoberfest. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding VLANY’s support of New York creators. The event is kid-friendly, with painting and puzzles for babies and toddlers, as well as a raffle with prizes for kids and grownups. For additional information […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting a Creative Entrepreneur Series consisting of six sessions. This session is dedicated to understanding copyright and trademark through a presentation and a question and answer session with WALA Board President and attorney John D. Mason. Attendees will learn more about copyright registration, fair use, works made […]

The Artists Rights Society (ARS) and the Center for Art Law will host a webinar titled Licensing Art for Movies & Productions: Process and Practice. During the event, presenters will lead a discussion on the practical aspects of incorporating artwork into film and television productions. The session will move beyond the legal intricacies of copyright, fair use, […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) will host a webinar titled Copyright Essentials and Myths Explained to discuss what is—and is not—true when it comes to the subject of copyright. The Office’s goal is to ensure that attendees have the facts and know where to go for copyright information. The event will cover copyright basics as well as […]

California Lawyers for the Arts will host a webinar for aspiring musicians, songwriters, and producers who are looking to break into the music industry. The session is designed for creatives at the start of their musical journeys. Speakers will share helpful insights, practical tips, and expert advice to help navigate the competitive and complex music […]