Events

The Center for Art Law 2026 Annual Conference, titled What the Copy, Right? Visual Art, AI, and the Law in the 21st Century will bring together leading voices at the intersection of […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) will host a webinar for songwriters, music publishers, and administrators. During the session, representatives will answer attendee questions regarding The MLC and explain in detail […]

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and the Foundation for Independent Music will host Indie Week NYC from June 8-11. Confirmed keynote speakers include Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a 30-minute conversation led by Roanie Levy and Jacqueline Fucile to discuss the most common copyright misconceptions around medical affairs use cases. The event […]

On March 26, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice requesting comments on possible alternative copyright registration fee structures. To develop our response to the notice, the Copyright Alliance distributed a fee survey (Part II), which solicits input from creators and copyright owners about the Copyright Office’s consideration of a proposal to implement a new subscription-based model for copyright […]

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an orientation for arts arbitration and mediation services. Attendees will learn about CLA’s mediation program, frequent issues arising in the arts and entertainment industries, helpful documents and protocols, and more. The session is appropriate attorneys, students, and the public. For additional information and to register to attend, […]

The MLC and SoundExchange will host a Registration Overview Webinar called RegFest, designed to assist songwriters, artists, producers, and rightsholders who want guidance to maximize their royalties from both The MLC and SoundExchange. Attendees will learn how The MLC and SoundExchange work, how to register your works, the difference between streaming mechanical royalties for songs […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar titled Film and TV Basics. The session will review 10 important considerations to keep in mind when entering an agreement regarding film and TV creative work. Topics to be covered include contract formalities, protecting your work, negotiating payment and credit terms, termination, and boilerplate language. […]

Save the date for the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) registration workshop that will be guided by a BMI special guest. Attendees will be led through the music registration process, have the opportunity to ask questions, and learn best practices for assuring all works are properly documented. This workshop will help music creators and rights holders […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a 30-minute webinar on key takeaways from the Innovation Summit it hosted during April 2026, where top publishers and corporate customers came together for a day of leadership presentations and roundtable conversations. During the session, CCC’s Christine Wyman McCarty and Kevin Barrett will discuss the role information professionals […]

On Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m. ET, the House Judiciary Committee (HJC) IP Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled A Midlife Crisis? IP and the Internet in Rayburn House Office Building, room 2141, in Washington, DC and online. The hearing is expected to cover numerous copyright-related issues such as site blocking, copyright enforcement, and […]

The Center for Art Law will host a virtual Artist Legacy & Estate Planning Clinic via Zoom. The event will provide a guest lecture and pro bono consultation on legacy and estate planning for visual artists. Following the brief lecture, attendees with consultation tickets will be paired with one of the Center’s volunteer professionals for […]