In San Francisco, people can enjoy art and performance not only in indoor museums, galleries, and theaters, but also in outdoor public areas. San Francisco street artists and performers entertain passersby with their work in busy areas including Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, and Union Square. Programs have been put in place by the City and County… Continue Reading…
Internet Domain Names – Part 2: ACPA and UDRP
December 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We highlighted the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) in Part 1 of our Internet Domain Name series. These are two legal mechanisms you can use to challenge a domain name that infringes on your trademark. We will now take a closer look at ACPA and the… Continue Reading…
Internet Domain Names – Part 1: An Introduction
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As you start and grow your business and its online presence, you should be aware of the legal issues related to Internet domain names. A domain name is a valuable asset to your business as a branding and marketing tool. That is why it is important to understand legal rules related to Internet domain names… Continue Reading…
Protecting Your Fine Art Investments with Art Insurance
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Stories of natural disasters, heists, and property damage affecting valuable artwork reveal how crucial art insurance could be in recouping the value of damaged or lost art. Homeowners and renters insurance policies may provide sufficient coverage if you are an art collector or artist with fine art holdings cumulatively valued in the low four figures…. Continue Reading…
Moral Rights Under The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA)
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Moral rights refer to the personal rights of creative artists to control the display and alteration of their works and use of their names. Artists have a continuing relationship with their works, even if they do not own the actual physical works or copyrights to the works. Moral rights are based on the understanding that… Continue Reading…
Model Release Forms: Why Photographers Need Them
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A model release form is a legal agreement between the photographer (and/or any entity assigned rights to the images by the photographer) and the person being photographed that details the use of the images and rights of the parties. When you commercially use images of an individual you photographed without a signed model release, you… Continue Reading…
EVENT RECAP: Foundation Center Day For Individual Artists on 10/11/12
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On October 11, 2012, the Foundation Center of San Francisco hosted a full day of free workshops for artists and art organizations in the Bay Area. As apart of its October focus on funding for the arts, the Foundation Center teamed up with California Lawyer for the Arts, a nonprofit organization providing legal and business services… Continue Reading…
Defamation Law and Defamatory Online Comments
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Managing one’s reputation can be a difficult task, and even more so in the digital space. Negative publicity can immediately hurt one’s reputation and, given how fast information travels today, can be especially challenging to remedy. You should be aware of how to protect your reputation from defamation and avoid being liable for statements you… Continue Reading…
EVENT RECAP: ONA12 Law School For Digital Journalists
September 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Online News Association (ONA) Conference hosted the Law School For Digital Journalists on September 20, 2012. Of the full program of courses covering legal issues in digital media, CREATE Legal attended sessions on copyright law, newsroom law, and the legal risks associated with running a digital news business. The event concluded with a panel of… Continue Reading…
What To Know Before Running Facebook Promotions & Contests
September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Social media is an effective marketing tool for businesses to build name recognition and interact with customers. Some businesses use social media for promotions that give away prizes to winners. Facebook is a particularly popular platform for businesses to run contests and sweepstakes. However, Facebook has rules and restrictions on promotions that companies need to… Continue Reading…