Location: Zoom  Did you know that as an artist you may have rights in your work that continue even after the work is sold? With a review of the legislation and an examination of key case studies, this class will provide an overview of what rights are granted to artists under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA). Join us on April 12 as we discuss what kinds of works are protected by VARA, which personal rights artists have in their

Location: Zoom  We invite you to join us for an informative discussion on legal issues related to street photography in New York. Key topics to be covered include the legal differences between photographing public and private property, when release forms may be required for photographing people in public, and what to be mindful of when photographing police and other government personnel. We will also cover some best practices to ensure that photographers are confident in how best to protect themselves.

Location: Zoom  As conversations on diversity and inclusion become more common, talent agents and personal managers have to adapt to modernize their services in response to the industry's demands, especially in 2023. While these positive changes are necessary, some agents and managers cultivate toxic relationships with their clients based on exploitation, discrimination, and deception. This class will provide an overview of the steps talent agents and managers take —or should take— to create an equitable environment for their clients. This

Location: Zoom  What happens to your creative work when you post it on social media? This workshop will give an overview of relevant law for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter, so that you can understand your rights when you post online, or when you use material uploaded by someone else. In particular, we will review the applicable copyright law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the terms and conditions applicable to social media platforms, and relevant

Location: Zoom  “Fashion sounds cool, but what about fashion law?” This workshop will introduce you to key legal issues affecting the fashion industry. Primarily, fashion design intellectual property protection (copyright and trademark), contracts and commercial transactions, consumer cultures, as well as new legal issues in the emerging digital world. If you are a fashion designer or thinking about starting your own brand, join us! You will learn more about the scope of your rights and the special issues you need