California (CA) Copyright Law CLE Course Catalog

Deepfakes can impact our relationship to information and the tools we use to work with it. How will this new horizon impact the trustworthiness of evidence and will the legal profession have the tools needed to test what they see or hear? What are the implications for the Rule of Law and our elections?

Lawyers and agents both play important roles for clients interested in publishing, marketing, selling, or licensing their works. This panel will discuss the role agents and lawyers play in negotiating deals for their clients and the legal limitations of those interactions. It will also discuss the differences between agents and lawyers and their roles in literary publishing, how and where those roles overlap, and the industry norms and regulations that guide and shape them. Additionally, it will discuss how lawyers and agents can work together to best serve their publishing clients.

Identify the variety of ways an artist's music may be monetized and the legal considerations associated with these transactions.

This seminar will provide an overview of the issues applicable to art consignments, including issues of agency, security interests, fiduciary duties, and warranties.

When is a celebrity a brand? Learn the dos and don't of developing brand status through licensing.

No matter what your practice area is, it's essential to understand the basics of intellectual property (IP) law, especially since IP is often among a company's or individual's most valuable assets.

Gain a review of the Supreme Court's key opinions in 2019 on patents, copyrights and trademarks, as well as a prediction of opinions still pending.

Every artist has legal issues to worry about and every artist has a right to protect their creative investments. This course is geared toward entertainment attorneys who wish to provide the legal assistance regarding contracts, intellectual property rights,and fair use.

Trademark licensing is so much more than understanding trademark law and how to draft a strong contract – both important. This webinar will explore how brand licensing can be an effective brand messaging and communications tool for your clients.