Washington DC CLE - Media and Advertising Courses
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A Lawyers Guide to Dealing with the Media
This CLE course equips trial lawyers with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively engage with the media while safeguarding their clients' interests and maintaining professional ethics. Participants will learn how to craft clear and compelling messages, manage press interactions, and respond to challenging questions in high-profile cases. The course covers topics such as media law, courtroom publicity, and the impact of media coverage on jury perception and case outcomes. Thr... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Fashion Law: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
This introductory CLE course explores the intersection of fashion and intellectual property law. Participants will gain an understanding of how key legal principles, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, apply specifically to the fashion industry. Through real-world case studies and recent legal developments, attendees will learn to navigate the complexities of intellectual property protection in fashion, from brand safeguarding to the creative reuse of materials. More Info
$501General Credit -
Providing Expert Counsel in the Network Marketing and MLM Industry
Network Marketing, also known as Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), is part of the direct selling industry. Accounting for over $100B in economic impact in the US, $200B globally, it is growing at a 6%+ rate annually. Almost half of that is in Asia/Pacific, with a high product concentration in Health and Wellness: Weight loss, dietary supplements, skin care, beauty. Known by their most famous incumbents, Amway, Herbalife, and Nu Skin, multi-billion dollar enterprises, some of them are public... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios
This fun interactive CLE course will cover various ethical scenarios by analyzing ethical dilemmas presented in popular movies and television shows, and how to best navigate such issues. Real life examples will be presented, along with solutions and considerations, along with possible outcomes. A mock format will be utilized, with the focus being on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This course is designed to provide you with the skills to evaluate and handle ethical issues... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
The Importance of Registering Your Copyright in the Music World
This CLE course will demonstrate how important it truly is to register your copyrights in the music world. Registering copyrights is the best way to both add value to creative works and protect them. We will discuss the cost-benefit analysis of registration; go through a primer on Copyright Law as it pertains to the music industry; discuss fair use, parody, and compulsory licensing; the elements of copyright infringement and how they pertain to music; the importance of the deposit copy... More Info
$1002General Credits -
What Attorneys Need to Know about Comic Book Publishing: A Test Drive
Prepare to break into the comic book publishing industry in just two action-packed hours! Under the guidance of seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, you will draft a rough outline of crucial contract provisions, hone your client interview skills that are tailored for this sector, and engage in mock negotiations. You will get the chance to identify potential problems within publishing contracts and discover how to resolve them. Get ready to slip behind the wheel for a test-drive of comic b... More Info
$1002.25General Credits -
AI, Fair Use, and Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
This CLE course dives deep into the comic book industry, unveiling the past year of explosive growth and seismic legal changes. We’ll give you a understanding of the pros and cons of AI-generated artwork and suggested approaches for contract drafting to avoid critical IP-pitfalls; discuss the impact of fair use in visual arts following the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith decision; and give you a “chef’s tour” of representing the comic book client today. In th... More Info
$1503General Credits -
Redefining Communications Compliance for the Digital Age
As we rely increasingly on mobile apps, social media, and other digital channels to communicate, how are firms addressing the compliance challenges and opportunities these media offer? Learn with industry and FINRA experts about how to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of firm communications with the public. Panelists cover lessons learned from FINRA’s ”finfluencer” targeted examinations, recent enforcement activity around off-channel communications, and how practitioners are approac... More Info
$501General Credit -
Digital Communications and Social Media
In the rapidly developing world of digital marketing, how can firms stay in compliance? Can firms communicate relevant, meaningful information in the digital age? Attend this session to experience how industry and regulatory experts are grappling with these challenges. The panel covers current topics including how firms engage technology to address their compliance obligations and creative ways to use effective disclosure. More Info
$501General Credit -
Ad Review Workshop: Part 1
During this highly interactive and dynamic session, attendees apply FINRA advertising rules to several mock advertisements and uncover the hidden concerns. Attendees work in small groups and present their findings to fellow participants, while moderators present the regulatory perspective, clarify any misperceptions and answer questions. More Info
$501General Credit