Events

The Maryland State Arts Council will join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) to host a webinar on the different business structures available to creatives and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The session will cover sole proprietorships, partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), C- and S- Corporations, non-profit organizations, fiscal sponsorship, and more. For additional information […]

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 art, law, and technology for an exploration of copyright in the digital age. The hybrid event will take place at Brooklyn Law School and online, […]

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 how the organization engages and works with its members to ensure full distribution of royalties. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

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, U.S. Copyright Office, and Charlie Lexton, CEO of Merlin. Indie Week is a three-day conference tailored to the needs of the independent music community in […]

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 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold its Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings focused on finalizing the appointment of the next Director General Daren Tang, approving program budgets, and advancing negotiations on traditional knowledge and intellectual property (IP). Key discussions include strengthening the global IP ecosystem, reviewing reports on audit and oversight, and addressing the 2026/2027 […]