February 2023 Roundup of Copyright News
[…] showcases, world-class exhibitions, competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.” Attendees will experience panel discussions, speakers, professional development, and networking with fellow creatives from around the globe. More information is available […]
Amicus Briefs Reveal Warhol Foundation’s Flawed Transformative Use Theory
[…] demonstrate a different character and purpose under the first fair use factor. Jeff Sedlik, a professional photographer and copyright expert, submitted a brief that warns that AWF’s boundless interpretation of […]
May 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
[…] to Awaken Your ‘Great’: On June 1, at 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET, the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is hosting a Facebook Live 30-minute event titled 5 Keys […]
Texas Supreme Court Ruling is Further Proof that Congress Must Abrogate Sovereign Immunity
[…] Photographer’s Fight for Justice Jim Olive is a Houston-based photographer who has been involved in professional photography for over 50 years. Describing photography as both his “profession and passion,” Olive […]
6 Things To Know About the Music Modernization Act, S. 2823
[…] rate proceedings. Under the bill, sound recording royalties can now be directly paid to studio professionals Under Title III of the bill, also known as the AMP Act, studio professionals […]
Hollywood: Setting the Record Straight
[…] labels and movie studios—it’s about supporting and enabling a professional class of writers, journalists, software engineers, choreographers, visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, and the list goes on. Millions of Americans […]
Beyond the Diamond: Exploring the Creative Side of MLB Players
[…] agent. After years of negotiations and lawsuits, MLB players ultimately got free agency and other professional sports followed suit. Flood’s determined stance made him one of the most influential baseball […]
Section 1201 and the Right to Repair
[…] in section 1201 and would have a significant negative impact on the creative industries and professional creatives who rely on section 1201 for their livelihoods. It is critical that any […]
House Administration Committee Holds Hearing on U.S. Copyright Office Modernization
[…] Media Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the Association of American Publishers, the Authors Guild, Professional Photographers of America, PLUS Coalition, and the National Music Publishers Association, and then finally, […]
Community Partners
[…] Free Juice Lawyers for the Creative Arts Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) NAVA Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA) SPHINX St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts […]