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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
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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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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:20261130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T180000
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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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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:20261024T193354
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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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