Massachusetts CLE - Media and Advertising Courses
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Beyond the Printed Page: An Overview of Licensing Comic Book Properties to the Film, Television Industries
Some of the most popular movies, toys, television shows and videogames on the market today are based on comic books and their heroes. As their popularity grows, they are also the perfect targets for unlicensed derivative products such as fan art and merchandise, which generally results in infringement suits. This CLE course, designed to provide a look into the key issues involved in merchandise licensing of comic book properties will discuss how to preserve chain of title, audiovisual agreements... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Getting the Deal Done: A Discussion of Common Pitfalls Facing Dealmakers When Negotiating Film and TV Deals
The smallest details can trip up even the most seasoned attorneys and case law is filled with examples of destroyed relationships, undone deals and expensive disputes resulting from lack of attention to common agreements. This CLE course will focus on some of the most prevalent legal and business pitfalls facing dealmakers, particularly those related to media figures such as producers, writers, directors and financiers. The course will review co-production agreements, including how to avoid gett... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know
Social media has vastly altered the way we communicate as well as how we search for and gather information. For attorneys, an understanding of how social media works can be a key element in building a business or a legal suit. This CLE course will explain the various types of social media and how they can be utilized in marketing, discovery, communications and legal actions. The course will also explain the potential ethical issues in using social media and how to avoid actions that may result i... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Advertising Law in the United States and Around the Globe
Social media campaigns have dramatically changed the world of advertising on an international scale. This CLE course, presented by attorneys from across the world, will present the use of influencers, global contests and sweepstakes and the myriad issues facing advertisers conducting social media campaigns. More Info
$552General Credits -
Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies
The always agreed to but rarely read Terms of Use or Terms of Service purport to act as a contract between a website sponsor and the user. The contract is essential to website sponsors, particularly to those where goods are sold, but are only enforceable under specific conditions. This 3 part CLE course will begin with the contractual terms that muse be included in the Terms of Use and will then briefly discuss procedures to ensure the Terms of use are effective under precedents of the federal d... More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing Comic Book Creator Clients: A Guide to Contractual and IP Issues
The comic book business is a serious enterprise and representing comic book industry clients includes a variety of issues that attorneys need to know. This CLE course will address these issues and track the client\attorney relationship from concept through agreement. The course will present intellectual property issues, agreements for service, collaboration and publishing. The course will also explain what publishers tend to seek out in a comic book property as well as licensing issues and legal... More Info
$813General Credits -
Comic Book Contract Negotiation and Drafting Practicum
There are three agreements that are critical for attorneys representing comic book creators – the services agreement, the publishing agreement and the motion picture option/purchase agreement. With the help of veteran comic book publishing attorneys, this CLE course will explain best practices for negotiating these types of agreements from the negotiation to the drafting stage and also stage mock negotiations for participants. The course will also take into account specific issues such as page r... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Litigation Ethics Summit: I Walk the Line
Ethical guidelines are straightforward in principle, but when they need to apply to real-world litigation, it can become more complicated. Between the pressure applied by clients and that of the myriad malpractice cases compounded by the quick responses required by modern technology, it’s critical to understand the rules and laws and how to maneuver within them. To address these issues, Frankfurt Kurnit is hosting a Litigations Ethics Summit as a complimentary CLE course designed for corporate c... More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits -
Advertising Law in Russia
It has been quite a long time since national borders were a factor in advertising as the web and social media have made marketing a global endeavor. This CLE course, co-sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, will provide a thorough review of the many rules and regulations governing global advertising, specifically as they relate to marketing to consumers in Russia. More Info
$291General Credit -
Sports Marketing & Media's Top Legal Issues
Marketing around sporting events is a well-known and often powerful tool in media planning. But recent incidents have shown that even experienced marketers can find themselves in legal trouble when implementing marketing campaigns around sporting events. Such issues may arise from a misunderstanding of governing body rules, changing intellectual property rules, local practices and culture and other missteps can damage and sometimes sever relationships and lead to costly disputes. This CLE course... More Info
$291.25General Credits
