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SUMMARY:Licensing 101: Debunking Rights and Clearance Misconceptions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nLearn rights and clearances best practices in connection with television\, film\, and new media productions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin VLA on Tuesday\, October 20th at 5pm for an overview of rights and clearances best practices in connection with television\, film\, and new media productions. Knowing how to navigate rights clearances can help ensure that creative content is legally compliant and ready for exploitation. This class will explore the types of copyrighted materials commonly used in creative projects and help attendees identify elements that may require licensing\, including footage and image licensing\, personality and likeness rights\, rights of publicity\, public-domain materials\, user-generated content\, artwork\, logos\, trademarked buildings\, brands and products\, quotes\, book excerpts\, speeches\, union reuse fees\, iconic characters\, and commercial music clearances. \nInstructor: Melissa Somosky \nFormer Senior Content Acquisition Manager @ Amazon Music \nMelissa Somosky worked as Senior Content Acquisition Manager at Amazon Music. Prior to this\, she was a Director of Global Rights at A+E Television Networks overseeing commercial music clearances and rights licensing. Melissa has also worked at the National Geographic Channel. She is also a 2016 graduate of the Women in Cable Television Rising Leaders Program. Melissa attended the College of William and Mary and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and American Studies in 2006. \nFees:\nFor members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code\, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. \n$25 Full-Time Student (students must present proof of status after registering)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$85 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$110 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$55 YAM’s Current Members and Associate Board \nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nAll 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. \nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/licensing-101-debunking-rights-and-clearance-misconceptions/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
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SUMMARY:Film & TV Contract Basics (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nLearn to protect your artistic endeavors by mastering contracts! \n\n\n\n\nJoin VLA on Tuesday\, October 27th at 5pm to learn how contracts can protect your creative work and professional interests. Contracts can be long and daunting documents\, but they are essential for protecting your rights and interests when creating art. This class will cover 10 important things to look out for when entering into an agreement\, including contract formalities\, negotiating payment and credit terms\, termination\, and boilerplate language. \nContinuing Legal Education: This program provides 1 Professional Skills CLE credit\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \nInstructor: Marcus Barahal\, VLA Staff Attorney \nMembership Discount Code: Are you a VLA Member trying to register for this class? E-mail to get your membership discount code: registrations@vlany.org. \nFees: \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$150 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$200 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. \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. \nWebinar Access and Recording: 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. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/film-tv-contract-basics-cle-2/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\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]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T180000
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Publishing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the law surrounding book and newspaper publishing \n\n\n\n\nOverview: On Wednesday\, November 11th at 5pm\, learn about the law surrounding book and newspaper publishing. This class will discuss the historical origins of these industries and their evolution\, including the advent of independent publishing routes. Key legal issues\, including the First Amendment and copyright\, will also be covered. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Arjan Madan and Ella Holland \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. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-publishing/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T180000
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CREATED:20261006T200000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200308Z
UID:26429-1794848400-1794852000@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Right of Publicity
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about your right of publicity as it relates to visual arts and music \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Interested in your right of publicity as it relates to visual arts and music? Join VLA on Monday\, November 16th at 5pm to learn about the basis of New York’s common-law right of publicity\, its intersection with visual art and music\, and its implications for commercial advertising. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Gillian Warner and Grace Amoafo \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/right-of-publicity-2/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20261006T200300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200445Z
UID:26430-1794934800-1794938400@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Film and TV
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the fundamentals of ownership in film and television \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Who actually owns a story\, and how is it protected? Join VLA on Tuesday\, November 17th at 5pm for a class breaking down the fundamentals of ownership in film and television. We’ll cover contract and copyright basics\, your rights as an employee or independent contractor\, and the implications of using AI in your work. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Azaan Esmail and Roksaneh Salartash \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-film-and-tv/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20261006T200500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200630Z
UID:26431-1795021200-1795024800@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Theatre
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a class examining labor and employment challenges facing live performers \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Join VLA for a class examining labor and employment challenges facing live performers. The class will cover theatrical unions\, wage and hour compliance\, pay-transparency requirements\, live-performance agreements\, and audition processes for both union and non-union performers. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Ava Ascher and Kira Schaefer \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-theatre/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183357Z
UID:26367-1795096800-1795104000@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\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]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20261006T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200809Z
UID:26432-1796058000-1796061600@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Music
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore foundational issues surrounding AI and copyright in music \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Calling all musicians! Join VLA on Monday\, November 30th at 5pm to explore foundational issues surrounding AI and copyright in music\, including human authorship\, fixation\, and ownership rights. The class will also address recent litigation and the potential financial implications of using AI in music. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Colin Fry and Lydia Kim \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-music-2/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20261006T200800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200945Z
UID:26433-1796144400-1796148000@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Legal Essentials for Fashion Designers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of the law tailored to fashion designers \n\n\n\n\nOverview: What does it mean to own a name\, a logo\, or a look? Join VLA on Tuesday\, December 1st at 5pm for a session built for independent designers and small brands. We’ll cover what each form of intellectual property protects\, what it cannot protect\, and the line between inspiration and infringement. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Booker Johnson and Journey Sepulveda-Martinez \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-essentials-for-fashion-designers-2/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20261006T201000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T201127Z
UID:26434-1796317200-1796320800@vlany.org
SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Visual Arts
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA practical overview of legal issues visual artists face when working with galleries and selling their work \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Join VLA on Thursday\, December 3rd at 5pm for a practical overview of legal issues visual artists face when working with galleries and selling their work. The class will cover commissions\, exclusivity agreements\, payment terms\, online sales\, NFTs\, and digital licensing. \nInstructors: VLA Legal Externs | Catalina Rodriguez and Emanuella Rozenfeld \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/legal-issues-in-visual-arts/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T160157
CREATED:20260609T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183357Z
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SUMMARY:Forming a Non-Profit Monthly Workshop (CLE)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Location: Zoom Webinar \nDates Available： \nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm\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]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/forming-a-non-profit-monthly-workshop-cle-2/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts":MAILTO:vlany@vlany.org
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