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Comic Book Law 101: Foundations of Comic Book Law for a Changing Market
This CLE program offers a comprehensive introduction to the core legal frameworks that shape the comic book industry, while also delivering a sharp analysis of the distribution upheavals redefining the market today. Attendees will gain a solid grounding in copyright principles, licensing agreements, and creator rights, paired with timely insights into the shifting commercial landscape—from the decline of dominant digital platforms to the rise of independent distribution models and the continue... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Authorship in the Balance: The Clash Between Human Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Copyright Law
This CLE program examines the rapidly evolving intersection of generative AI and the comic book industry through a legal lens. With recent U.S. Copyright Office guidance and emerging case law reshaping the standards for copyright eligibility, this session will address the key questions surrounding authorship, originality, and the scope of protection for AI-generated works. Attendees will explore the practical implications of these developments for transactional practice, including how t... More Info
$1002General Credits -
U.S. Copyright Basics
This CLE course provides a practical introduction to U.S. copyright law and copyright registration. The course will also explore fair use, licensing, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Participants will learn the fundamental principles of copyrights including: what qualifies for protection how ownership is determined how long copyrights are valid advantages of having a copyright registration how to apply for registration basics of copyright infringement More Info
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Land Use and Zoning Implications of Data Centers: A Legal Perspective
The increasing reliance on digital services has made data centers a fundamental part of modern infrastructure, supporting industries that depend on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data storage. As their presence grows, so do the legal challenges surrounding their development. Navigating zoning laws, land use regulations, and compliance requirements is essential for ensuring these facilities operate within the legal framework. This CLE course provides an in-depth analysis... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Cybersecurity, Data Protection and AI Ethics: Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
This CLE course explores the current cybersecurity risk landscape in the context of the ABA Model Rules on maintaining competency. It examines how technology affects the security and privacy of client communications, information management, billing, and the supervision of law firm personnel. The course integrates key elements of cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and ethics within today's evolving technological and threat environment. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of artif... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Protecting Your Trademark In The Face of EU’s, GPDR and U.S. Privacy Laws- Case Study and Practical Tips
This CLE course will demonstrate why it has become increasingly difficult to identify internet trademark infringers, the obstacles often encountered during the process of identifying trademark infringers on the world-wide web and what you need to know to secure relief from their infringement. We will discuss GDPR and U.S. Privacy laws, the obstacles they present in trying to identify infringers who only do business on the internet, and the mechanisms and practical considerations for se... More Info
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Legal Research in the AI Era
Did you know that the earliest successful Artificial Intelligence program dates back to 1951? Since then, AI programs have made noticeable, but usually small, advances in legal research. That is, until the large language model (LLM), ChatGPT, was released in November 2022. Companies are releasing products at a record pace using ChatGPT as the underpinning structure. Both Westlaw and Lexis incorporated AI-assisted research features in their newest release. This CLE program will explai... More Info
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Emerging Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers
Artificial Intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in legal practice. New tools and new providers emerge constantly. Lawyers need to understand artificial intelligence in order to represent their clients competently and effectively. Lawyers also need to understand the use of AI in order to compete. This session addresses the following key issue: What is artificial intelligence? What are large language models? What is generative artificial intelligence? How does artificial intelligence dif... More Info
$501General Credit -
Representing Patent Owners and Inventors in Litigation: Challenges, Insights and Strategies
Patent owners and inventors play an important role in our society. Based in the Constitution, the monopoly power of a patent is a powerful thing that should be exercised responsibly. This course is designed to provide inside and outside counsel representing the interests of patent owners and inventors with tools to help understand the responsibilities, practices, and risks associated with the assertion of patent rights in litigation. More Info
$501General Credit -
Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In this CLE presentation, the Instructor will discuss strategies for identifying valuable intellectual property within one’s organization and how to effectively use that IP for the organization’s business goals. The Instructor will cover the types of IP that exist, the approximate costs in obtaining/maintaining each type of IP, cost analyses associated with IP acquisition, licensing, negotiation strategies, enforcement considerations, and defensive maneuvers when confronted with other... More Info
$751.5General Credits