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Trademark Modernization Act: Understanding the USPTO's Final Rulemaking
The Director of the USPTO and brand owners alike will be able to initiate the new ex parte reexamination and expungement proceedings authorized by the Trademark Modernization Act. Join us for a conversation about those proceedings, the final rulemaking recently released by the USPTO, and the impact on brand owners. In this webinar, we will cover: Trademark Office procedures for reexamination and expungement proceedings; Best practices for brands responding to reexamination and expu... More Info
$501General Credit -
Would You Take That Bet? The Effects of Legalized Betting on Sports
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. NCAA, striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), opening the door to the possibility of legalized sports wagering in every state, at least those willing to start down this path, this course will examine what the possible long and short term effects of sports betting may be on the legal and regulatory environment surrounding professional and collegiate sports in the United States. Participants will gain a sense... More Info
$501General Credit -
Athlete Agency Law: Keeping Athletes & Agents On the Field
This is a watershed moment in sports law. States are pushing back against the NCAA for control over amateur athletics, pro athletes are bypassing agents in favor of self representation or counsel from sports lawyers, and the competition for scholarships and endorsement money is climbing rapidly. Athlete Agency Law provides an overview of state, federal and NCAA recruiting and athlete agency rules and regulations. This CLE is intended for lawyers involved with high school or NCAA compli... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
CA Athlete Agency Law: Part II
Welcome to CA Agency Law, Part II. To recap, Part I was an overview of federal, state and NCAA regulations that apply to sports agents. We also reviewed current sports agency trends. In Part II, we’ll now focus on CA Agency Law specifics - definitions, disclosures, representation of pro athletes, contract requirements, “Name, Image & Likeness” changes, protection of college athletes & universities, and civil & criminal penalties for bad acts. We’ll also introduce NFL agency requirements... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Comic Book Contract Negotiation and Drafting Practicum
This CLE program will do a deep-dive into the three agreements every lawyer must know when representing a comic book creator: the artist services agreement, the comic book publishing agreement, and the motion picture option/purchase agreement. Facilitated by seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, attendees will get a chance to issue-spot, draft, and engage in mock negotiations. Some of the Issues explored in this second CLE: Negotiation and drafting of the artist services agreement... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Elements, Innovations & Challenges in Sports Contracts
This CLE course examines the key elements inherent in sports contracts, reviewing them across a variety of legal settings: collectively bargained player agreements as in Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League and National Hockey League; contracts involving personal services including coaching, broadcasting, and managerial contracts in sports; endorsement agreements and licensing agreements. The materials will also examine several “real world” exemplar... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright Law
Do NFTs really raise new copyright law issues? This CLE course features a panel of seasoned speakers who will explain why they do. What is the Supreme Court going to do with the Warhol case? Is there a circuit split in the embedding cases heading for the Supreme Court? Don't miss this annual summary of developments in case law and legislation for a concise presentation on these and other topics. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Legal Issues Relating to the Purchase and Sale of Art
Purchasing a piece of art would appear to be a simple transaction, but one look at the process and entities involved makes it clear it is more akin to a real estate purchase. Art must be appraised both with specific documentation and an expert’s eye. It is subject to a conditions inspection, provenance review, UCC-1 filing and expert examination. The sale itself has its own complications including contracts, lien searches and proper registration. This CLE course will explain all of these item... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing
With apologies to the Beatles, tech is flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup, it slithers unregulated across the Metaverse. From AltCoin to Web 3.0, this course addresses the breadth of tech law in the Metaverse. The lecturer will review some of the basic terminology (in plain English!) before discussing the application of regulatory and statutory law to the Metaverse, how the Metaverse polices itself, and how the Metaverse is monetized. Specific topics will... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
More Than Just Force Majeure: The Legal Aspects of Sports During and After the Covid-19 Pandemic
This CLE course will provide a broad overview of the significant legal aspects of sports business affected both during and in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, analyzing legal, contractual, risk and economic challenges faced by principally North American sports leagues, teams, unions, and players and contracts. The course will begin its focus on how the Covid-19 pandemic affected sports- looking at the different approaches leagues and governing entities have taken in postponing games an... More Info
$751.5General Credits