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Arts Law Conversations: A Surprisingly Readable Guide for Arts Entrepreneurs

Copyright. Trademark. Contracts. Lawyers. Courts. Nonprofits.

52 short, understandable conversations help readers spot and understand legal issues. Perfect as a text in creative courses of study. You’ll get it. You might even laugh.

Companion Volume: Copyright Conversations: What Estate Planners Need to Know

For estate and marital property planners who don’t know what they don’t know.

Blog

Nonprofit Bylaws: Can Your Board Answer the "Why" Question?

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Nonprofit wizards say this all the time: Update your bylaws. That's…

The Noise Over AI-Impersonation

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AI-generated impersonation is real, and it's a problem. No question. The…

How the "Logo Refresh" Can Wreck Your Trademark

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It's springtime. According to my inbox, graphic designers consider…

Living Trust Myths

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I do not practice in the field of estate planning. I do work…

Copyright: New Group Registration Option for 2D Artwork

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The Copyright Office has implemented a new registration option…

Arts and Entertainment Law: Attorney as Manager?

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If only you could get ethics credit for reading this post. For…

Copyright Is Not A Verb

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If you’re in a rush, that title is all you need to know. If…

Second Circuit: VARA Permits Building Owner To Hide Visual Art

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Kerson v. Vermont Law School, Inc. (2023 WL 5313521, 2d Cir.…

SCOTUS: Warhol Foundation’s Use of Prince Photograph Not Fair Use

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In 1981 Andy Warhol used a photograph made by Lynn Goldsmith…

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