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SUMMARY:Right of Publicity
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\nOverview: This class is a primer on the right of publicity in New York\, the legal framework granting individuals rights to the use of their own name\, image\, and likeness. The class’s primary focus is the recent amendment to the New York right of publicity statute\, which regulates the use of AI replicas. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Hanna Askarpour and Andrew Boudreau \nMembership Discount Code: For members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code\, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket. \nFees: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. \nWebinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar and a recording will not be available for those who cannot attend.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/right-of-publicity/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Music
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\nOverview: Learn how to protect your work and succeed on your music endeavors! This course provides valuable information for musicians covering everything from what a copyright actually is to clauses that can mitigate risk as you navigate the music industry. Perfect for emerging artists\, established voices\, or anyone in between\, this course will help explain the basics of copyright and licensing\, how to approach music contracts\, and recent developments involving AI and streaming platforms. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Madison Mikayelyan and Samantha Wachs \nMembership Discount Code: For members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code\, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket. \nFees: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. \nWebinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar and a recording will not be available for those who cannot attend.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-music/
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE!” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”black” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fforming-a-non-profit-workshop-cle-tickets-1976909638947%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\n\nClick on the dates to RSVP！\n\nThis workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! \nIn addition to learning about what a non-profit is\, learn how and why to form one\, as well as the legal\, ethical\, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists\, attorneys\, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type of organization is right for them. \nTopics Covered:\nState issues to be covered include articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations\, application for employer identification number\, IRS disclosure rules\, unrelated business taxable income\, charitable contributions\, and restrictions on lobbying. \nThis workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to non-profit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization. \nVLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend one of these workshops before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them. \nInstructor:\nThis class will be taught by Amy A. Lehman\, Esq.\, VLA Director of Legal Services. \nContinuing Legal Education Credits: 2 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys: 2 Professional Practice (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys). Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Fees:\n$75 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$75 Artists Over Sixty\n$100 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$150 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$225 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$275 Legal Professional Non-Member\n(Additional individuals from the same start-up organization may register for an additional $50 each) \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. For more information and how to apply\, please review our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines here. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nWebinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \nNewly Admitted Attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in the following formats: \n\nLaw Practice Management\, Areas of Professional Practice\, and Cybersecurity\, Privacy and Data Protection-General credit: may be completed in any approved format\, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand audio or video\, or live broadcast.\nEthics and Professionalism\, and Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics credit: may be completed in the traditional live classroom setting; by fully interactive videoconference; or by simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity\, such as web conference or teleconference\, where questions are allowed during the program.\nSkills credit: must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference.\n\nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nOverview: Calling all inventors! This class will provide an overview of the patent application process\, also referred to as patent prosecution. We will discuss what is patentable\, the steps to apply for a patent\, and VLA’s role in assisting pro bono clients with obtaining patents. \n\n\n\nInstructor: VLA Legal Extern | Talia Levy \nMembership Discount Code: For members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code\, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket. \nFees: \n\nStudents and Artists Over Sixty: $5\nVLA Members (Artists and Attorneys): $10\nGeneral Admission: $15\n\nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. \nWebinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar and a recording will not be available for those who cannot attend.
URL:https://vlany.org/event/patent-basics/
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SUMMARY:Is it Fair? A Guide to Fair Use in Art (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nOverview: \nAre you an artist wondering if and when you can incorporate copyrighted material into your artwork? There are certain circumstances where the limited\, “fair use” of copyrighted material may be permitted. Is it Fair? is designed to enable non-lawyers\, as well as lawyers who have limited experience in the subject\, to understand how copyright law – with a particular focus on fair use – affects visual art. \nContinuing Legal Education: This program provides 1.5 CLE credits to attorneys\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \nInstructor: \nKatie Wagner\, Esq.\, VLA Executive Director \n\n\n\nMembership Discount Code: For members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code\, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket. \nFees: \nFor members\, please email registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code\, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. \n\n$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$125 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$175 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$100 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)\n\nPlease note that if you wish to receive CLE credit\, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member). \nFor attorneys\, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply\, click here. \nZoom Access: Please note that this session is hosted live and no recording will be available\, so please be sure to arrive on time to ensure you can view the entire class. No materials will be distributed for this course. \nRefund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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