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  • The Importance of Registering Your Copyright in the Music World

    This informative CLE course will demonstrate the importance of registering your copyrights in the music world. The registration of copyrights is the best way to add value to creative works as well as to protect them. The course will delve into the cost/benefit analysis of registration and offer a primer on Copyright Law as it relates to the music industry. The course will address issues such as parody, fair use, and compulsory licensing and discuss the elements of copyright infringemen... More Info

    $55
    2Law & Legal Proc.

  • What Attorneys Need to Know about Comic Book Publishing: A Test Drive

    Take a deep dive into the comic book publishing industry in this two-hour crash course. Presented by experienced comic book publishing attorneys, you will learn how to draft a rough outline of critical contract provisions, develop effective and industry-tailored client interview skills, and participate in mock negotiations. The course will teach you to identify and resolve potential pitfalls within publishing contracts. This CLE course will address: · Develop client intake sk... More Info

    $55
    2.25Law & Legal Proc.

  • AI, Fair Use, and Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers

    Even the comic book industry has rules and the past year has seen some seismic legal changes in the industry. This CLE course will present the recent growth of the comic book industry as well as how AI-generated artwork has impacted it, both for good and for bad. The course will offer a comprehensive guide to representing comic book clients, explaining how to approach the drafting of contracts while avoiding IP pitfalls and discuss the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsm... More Info

    $81
    3Law & Legal Proc.

  • Redefining Communications Compliance for the Digital Age

    Join us in exploring how firms are tackling the compliance challenges and leveraging the opportunities presented by the growing reliance on mobile apps, social media, and other digital channels for communication. In this enlightening session, industry experts and representatives from FINRA will provide valuable insights on navigating the intricate landscape of firm communications with the public. The panelists will delve into a range of important topics, including lessons learned from F... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Digital Communications and Social Media

    With digital marketing rapidly changing, how do firms remain in compliance? How do we communicate relevant, meaningful information in this dynamic digital age? This CLE course will explain the challenges being faced by industry and regulatory experts and how they are successfully addressing these challenges. The course will touch on hot button issues such as how firms engage technology to address their compliance obligations and how to implement creative methods for effective disclosur... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Ad Review Workshop: Part 1

    This dynamic, highly interactive CLE course will offer attendees the opportunity to apply FINRA advertising rules to several mock advertisements and uncover the hidden concerns. Attendees will work in small groups and present their conclusions to the larger forum with moderators presenting the regulatory perspective, and clarifying misperceptions. More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Advertising Compliance Bootcamp: Select Topics

    This CLE course will address the issues of content violations, disclosure and performance standards of SEC Rules. The course will also explain the current standards for variable insurance product communications, and offer expert guidance as they relate to options communications, rankings presentations, and the fundamental concepts of digital communications such as social media. The course will ensure you understand how to comply with FINRA Rule 2210’s content standards and can apply th... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Advertising Compliance: Fundamentals of FINRA Rule 2210

    Whether you are new to FINRA’s advertising rules or an experienced practitioner looking for a refresher course, this informative CLE course, presented by a panel of FINRA professionals, offers a comprehensive overview of FINRA’s Communications With the Public rule. The course will include filing requirements, content standards, internal approval and supervision. Course panelists answer questions about the rules that apply to financial services communications and marketing materials and... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Fintech Firms: Communications Compliance Topics

    This CLE course presents the insights of FINRA staff and industry panelists on the challenges and effective practices of communications compliance for Fintech-focused firms. The course will cover topics such as mobile applications, integrated product offerings, digital engagement practices, and crypto assets. Panelists will offer tips and answer questions on the use of technology and how it can help navigate this dynamic area. More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Investment Companies Current Topics

    This CLE course will address a variety of advertising compliance issues concerning registered investment companies. These may include mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end funds. FINRA staff and industry experts will present the compliance challenges related to complex products such as single stock ETFs, non-transparent ETFs and ESG focused investments and crypto futures funds,. The panel will also discuss regulatory interpretations and offer tips to stay in compliance. More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Drafting Comic Book Contracts: A Practical Guide

    Comic book agreements include unique provisions. This CLE course will ask participants to develop a rough draft of initial of key comic book agreement provisions, to engage in a mock client interview and negotiations with exercises specifically designed for the comic book industry. Attendees will then be led to issue-spot common problems in publishing contracts. With guidance from seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, attendees will get to practice a full range of necessary skills... More Info

    $55
    2Law & Legal Proc.

  • Hero-at-Law: The Law and Practice of Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers

    The past two years has seen important changes in the comic books industry. This CLE course will present the new areas of litigation and transactional work that have developed as well as offer an overview of the fundamentals of representing comic book industry clients. The course will also address the pros and cons of AI-generated works and present a series of new cases which have had a dramatic impact on comic book and graphic novel publishers and their attorneys. More Info

    $81
    2.75Law & Legal Proc.

  • A Primer on Trademarks: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

    Trademark registration and protection is increasingly important in today’s digital world. This CLE course will cover all the basics of trademark registration and protection including providing an understanding of what constitutes a trademark and the different types. Trademarks that are able to be registered, as well the benefits of registration and the registration process will be reviewed. Types of infringement and strategies for preventing infringement as well as available re... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Communications Compliance: Current Developments

    Designed to address current communications compliance and marketing practices, this informative CLE course will offer guidance on how FINRA’s communication rules are applicable in virtual environments, particularly regarding ESG and other investment trends. The course will explain the regulatory implications of complex products and services including crypto assets and emerging technologies with regards to marketing compliance. The course will address revisions made to FINRA Rules 2210... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Social Media and the Rise of the Finfluencers

    COVID-19 has dramatically altered the way we behave, some think for good. These changes impact all industries, including the financial services industry, where the rapid increase in digital adoption has changes the way we engage with one another and with our clients. This CLE course, presented by FINRA staff and industry analysts, will explain how social media and its influencers are changing the industry. The course will discuss the newest developments, effective compliance pr... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • The Ethics of Social Media and Attorney Competency

    The ethical use of social media to build your referral network is fraught with pitfalls. Whether referring to advertising, solicitation or attorney communication, the Rules of Professional Conduct must be used to ensure you do not cross any ethical lines. This CLE course will cover these rules as they relate to internet marketing and advertising and will highlight where the ethical standards have fallen behind of advancing technology. More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • Legal Ethics: Dos and Don’ts for Attorney Advertising

    Marketing yourself as a lawyer can create confusing ethical dilemmas. This CLE course will address the correct balance of advertising, social media and video and client engagement used to grow your practice. The course will differentiate between advertisements and solicitations and explain the importance of the distinction. The issues of trade names and compliance with the latest rules will be addressed. More Info

    $65
    2Ethics Credits

  • Bitcoin: Time For Lawyers To Take A Byte

    With the emergence of blockchain technology, the Internet of Value has replaced the Internet of Information and the Internet of Things. It has thoroughly transformed our economic system with cryptocurrency being the hottest topic in financial news. The ethical issues involved however, have barely been discussed. This CLE course will address the opportunities as well as the risks for lawyers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The course will offer an overview as well as... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • NFT's: A Survey of Intellectual Property Issues

    NFT’s have become a valued investment and a hot topic. Since an NFT of Beeple’s collage sold at Christie’s for $69 million, everyone is trying to get in on the action from investors to celebrities. This CLE course will discuss the actual current state of NFT’s and Web culture, the evolving community and the intellectual property issues that are rapidly emerging as a result. More Info

    $55
    1.5Law & Legal Proc.

  • Section 230: Kings of the Internet

    Offering immunity from civil liability to the heads of online social media companies, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) empowers these leaders to delete, modify or censor material they may deem objectionable. The act also gives them the freedom to ban or de-platform individuals at their discretion, thereby making them the gatekeepers of the discourse on platforms that provide most of the world’s information. This CLE course will address the constitutionality of granti... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices: “I’ll Know It When I See It…”

    One of the most important regulations in the mortgage industry, UDAAP or Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices impacts every other lending regulation including marketing, fair lending, licensing and communication). It also impacts every aspect of the lending cycle. The regulation, however, is fairly subjective and difficult to defend against. This CLE course will explain how the regulation operates in practice and provide critical knowledge for lending and real estate lawyers... More Info

    $29
    1.25Law & Legal Proc.

  • The Art and Law of Surveillance

    Surveillance is always a controversial topic, particularly in the area of civil litigation, family law and investigations. This CLE course will offer an examination of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Social Media Ethical Rules, Video Surveillance, the Stored Communications Act, Facial and License Plate Recognition Technology, and GPS Tracking Statues. The course will present both the legal issues as well as the practicality of surveillance techniques and how to present findi... More Info

    $55
    2Law & Legal Proc.

  • Legal Ethics in the Era of Technology, Social Media, and the Pandemic

    The nuances of computer technology and data security are not exactly common knowledge amongst attorneys yet complying with today’s ethics related to the digital world is essential. This CLE course will address the many hidden dangers in the tools and platforms, including such basics as email, which many attorneys aren’t aware of. The course will explain how the practice of law compounds these dangers particularly when working from home. The issue hackers and other areas of risk managem... More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Rise of the Media Giants: How the Laws and Technology Shaped Today’s Media

    The laws that shape electronic media have created media behemoths. These competing media forces capitalize on the incredible advancements in technology and the laws that have both aided but also limited growth. This CLE course will focus on the radio and television industries and the impact of the 1934 Communications Act on these industries. Early regulation of communications and the emergence of cable to the arrival of the Internet and the subsequent deregulatory impact on the 1996 Telecommun... More Info

    $55
    2.5Law & Legal Proc.

  • Now I Know My SDKs: Legal Considerations for Use of Tracking Tech for Analytics & Advertising

    This CLE course, presented by Frankfurt Kurnit, will explore issues of privacy and advertising as they relate to Software Development Kits (SDK’s) and other tracking technology in today’s apps. The course will do a deep dive in SDK’s and explain how they are used for analytics and advertising as well as the type of notice and choice they require. Whether they might lead to lawsuits, PR concerns, and privacy as well as negotiating contracts for their use will all be addressed. More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Hot Topics in Broadway Law: Attack of the Coronavirus

    The spread of COVID-19 impacted every industry across the country and the theater industry was in no way exempt. Long-running shows like Wicked and Hamilton closed and new productions were shut down before they could open creating a complex web of legal issues. This CLE course will present the various issues currently facing the theater industry including the role of unions, intellectual property protection, live-streaming performances, contractual obligations, refunds for cancellations, insur... More Info

    $29
    1.25Law & Legal Proc.

  • Protecting Your Brand During a Pandemic

    Covid-19 has damaged businesses across markets, wreaking financial as well as organizational havoc. This CLE course will address strategies to protect your business and its image against harm in a time when deadlines are delayed, licensing opportunities are cancelled and everything is uncertain. The course will present leading trademark and brand management lawyers who will provide tips for safeguarding your image in times of crises. The course is directed to both attorneys and others who are... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Branding and Business, with a Primer on Non-Use Due to Covid-19

    Selecting a distinctive brand for a business’s services and products requires creativity and skill. This CLE course will help businesses as well as their counsels on the key elements to consider as well as how to protect the brands once they’re created. Federal and state trademark registration issues will also be discussed, as well as how to assess branding as a business grows and develops. Brand growth potential and strategies for preventing infringement will also be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1.25Law & Legal Proc.

  • Athlete Agency Law: Keeping Athletes & Agents On the Field

    Sports law is experiencing a major overhaul as athletes at all levels begin to bypass agents in favor of self-representation or advice from sports lawyers. Simultaneously, the competition for endorsement money and scholarship is increasingly fierce. This CLE course focusing on Athlete Agency Law will provide an overview of state, federal and NCAA recruiting rules as well as agency and athlete regulation. The course is particularly suited to attorneys involved in high school to NCAA compliance... More Info

    $55
    1.5Law & Legal Proc.

  • Sports Marketing & Media's Top Legal Issues: Analyzing the Past and Preparing for the Future

    The marketing machine surrounding sporting events is dynamic and lucrative. Yet even the most experienced marketers can find themselves in legal trouble when marketing around sports. Complicated governing body rules, the nuances of local practices and the increasingly detailed and evolving intellectual property laws can all serve to trip up marketing professionals. Mistakes can derail deals, destroy relationships and result in expensive disputes. With so much at stake, agencies, individuals, b... More Info

    $29
    1.25Law & Legal Proc.

  • Disclosure Innovations and Digital Marketing Compliance

    With the recent publication of FINRA”s Regulatory Notice 19-31 concerning Disclosure Innovations in Advertising and Other Communications with the Public, even seasoned attorneys need an update. This CLE course will offer insights by industry and FINRA experts on how firms can facilitate simpler and more effective disclosure in digital marketing and other forms of advertising. Presenters will review how firms are using technology to transform their customer interactions within the compliance ru... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Municipal Rules and 529 Plans Update

    The recently amended rules and new brand standard for municipal dealers’ advertising will be presented in full in this CLE course. New formal guidance for dealer and advertiser use of social media and how regulators are applying the modernized standards including the new rule will be discussed. The course will also present the recent sweep of the 529 educational savings plans and marketing for such products as well as how these rules impact marketing and advertising efforts. Applying the amend... More Info

    $29
    0.75Law & Legal Proc.

  • RegTech in Advertising and Compliance and Beyond

    Regulatory Technology or RegTech has become the newest greatest development in regulatory compliance. This CLE course will explain the technological innovations being applies to creating efficient, effective risk-based compliance programs for communications with the public. How these tools are helping address new challenges and implications of supervision, vendor management, data privacy, and security. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of RegTech, FinTech and data in financ... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • Advertising Compliance Boot Camp: Fundamentals of FINRA Rule 2210

    For those new to FINRA’s advertising rules, there is a great deal to absorb. This CLE course will offer a complete overview on FINRA Rule 2210 – Communications with the Public. The course will explain filing requirements and exemptions, record-keeping requirements, internal supervision and approval and content standards. Applicability to financial services communications and marketing materials as well as strategies for submitting communications for review to the Advertising Regulation Departm... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • General Brokerage and Supervision

    In this instructive CLE course, FINRA staff and industry practitioners will review advertising compliance and sales practice as applicable to general brokerage firms as well as their registered representatives. Advertising compliance challenges and methodologies for addressing advertising rules as they relate to creating marketing materials, supervisions, dual registered representatives, radio shows and seminars will be addressed as well as issues such as private placements and consolidated re... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • The Law And Practice Of Representing Comic Book Creators

    The comic book industry has its own particular set of legal issues, laws and regulations. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the past year in comic book litigation and transactional work while presenting the fundamental concerns of representing comic book industry clients. The course will explain diversity and inclusion issues, emerging intellectual property issues, self-publishing and contract laws. The course will conclude with a Q & A. More Info

    $81
    3Law & Legal Proc.

  • Hot Topics in Theater Law

    There’s more to Broadway than just lights, camera, action. The legal issues involved in producing a Broadway show and the responsibility of a theater attorney as production counsel are myriad and complex. This CLE course will explain the legal issues involved in producing a multi-million dollar spectacle including how to deal with Broadway’s union and trade association, the role of the general manager, production entity formation, underlying rights and applicable contracts for creative staff.... More Info

    $55
    1.5Law & Legal Proc.

  • Stranger Than Fiction 2.0: True Crime Legal Issues

    The entertainment industry has made true crime a subject of popular fascination. But as production companies look to push the envelope to keep the audience entertained, it’s important to assess the various pitfalls and analyze risk. This CLE course will explain the legal issues surrounding using real-life events for entertainment and how to adapt true crime for a mass audience. The course will review strategies for negotiating with law enforcement including obtaining access and materials. Mana... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • An Attorney’s Guide to Online Defamation & Website Removal

    Amidst all the discussion of the pros and cons of social media, one of the more recent developments in the con area is that of internet defamation. This CLE course will focus on how this type of case begins and the various available strategies to resolve it. The most likely perpetrators, motives for defamation and how online free speech may apply will all be explored as well as pitfalls to avoid in bringing such a lawsuit. The course will use existing case studies to analyze potential results... More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

  • A Corporate Counsel Song and Dance: Keeping your Corporation in Tune and Out of Court

    The notion of copyright seems almost antiquated in the modern world. How does one reinforce ownership over anything when almost everything can be copied and shared at the push of a button? This CLE course will explain the various challenges that attorneys regularly confront when counseling corporations as well as how to respond to them. The course will primarily focus on issues related to the music industry but the central principles are applicable to all forms of copyrighted material. More Info

    $29
    1Law & Legal Proc.

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