Center for Art Law

Center for Art Law is proud to host its director and attorney Carol J. Steinberg, Esq., for a workshop on the practical aspects of registering works of visual arts with the US Copyright Office on December 5, 2024, at 12:00 pm EST. Carol J. Steinberg has practiced art, copyright, and entertainment law in New York City and on the East End of Long Island for over twenty years. She is a Member of the Faculty of the School of Visual Arts, where she teaches courses on Artists’ Rights. Ms. Steinberg is a co-chair of the Fine Arts Committee and of the Pro Bono Steering Committee of the State Bar’s Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section and a member of the City Bar’s Art Law Committee, where she chairs the sub-committee on Intellectual Property and of the Copyright and Literary Rights Committee. In this Workshop, Carol will explain why Copyright Registration is a prerequisite for enforcing your legal rights and why she calls it "Artists Liability Insurance." She will explain what it is, how to get it, and specifically what benefits it yields and what losses failure to register can bring. She will provide guidance as to how to navigate the U.S. Copyright Office process with some guidelines for group registrations and specific rules for registering works created with AI. The goal of this workshop is to educate artists on the importance of registering their artworks, provide resources for them, and empower them to pursue registration without the need to hire an attorney. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/d6yjbYjz

You are invited to learn about one of the Center for Art Law's most popular programs: Visual Artists' Legal Clinics. Our Clinics are an inexpensive way for artists and other art market participants to gain insight and advice about specific areas of the law: The Center currently operates four clinics and hosts seven clinic sessions each year. We are pleased to welcome Olivia Taylor (Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic), Scott Sholder (Art & Copyright Law Clinic), Dave Bright (Artist Legacy and Estate Planning Clinic) and Rebecca Lenetsky (Visual Artists' Immigration Clinic), who will share their experiences in volunteering for the Clinics and outline what future participants can expect from their consultations. The event will be moderated by Carla Frade, 2024-2025 Judith Bresler Fellow at the Center for Art Law. To learn more about this FREE event please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/eT-HkWi5

Meet Richard Lehun, the speaker at our "Art & Law Workshop: Fiduciary Duties of Trustees of Estates" event on November 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST. This workshop will focus on the fiduciary duties of trustees in managing an artist’s estate, providing a comprehensive overview of key concepts and responsibilities. It will explore the roles of executors and trustees and their legal obligations. The session will cover topics such as the creation and administration of trusts, artist-endowed foundations, and the implications of having or not having a will. Notable case studies, including the Matter of Rothko, will illustrate the potential legal pitfalls in estate management. Additionally, the workshop will provide a practical checklist for estate planning, including how to create an inventory, choose a legal structure, and select appropriate fiduciaries. Richard Lehun is a Founding member of Stropheus, a New York-based legal and business collective for the arts. He is responsible for transactions involving fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest, particularly those relating to artist-gallery relations, artist commissions, art advising, consignor-auction house relations, gallery, museum, auction house, and non-profit ethics. He also works in the area of arts-related intellectual property issues, including copyright and trademark. Richard Lehun completed his JD and then moved directly to the SJD program at McGill University. He gathered practical legal experience with Léger Robic Richard, Montréal's respected intellectual property practitioner. While a teaching fellow at McGill’s law faculty, Richard Lehun was cross-appointed as a Visiting Researcher at Harvard Law School. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/eF_baDuW

Meet the professionals speaking at our "ABCs of Art Law: E is for Ethics" event on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST. Linda Selvin is the Executive Director of the Appraisers Association of America, the premier association of the fine and decorative arts and collectibles. Sharon Flescher is Executive Director Emerita of IFAR - the International Foundation for Art Research, a not-for-profit educational and research organization. Gabriella Moretti is a PhD Candidate with the University of Maastricht and is writing her thesis on ethical decision making in the art market. Eden Burgess is Of Counsel in SCH’s Art Law Group. She has focused her legal career on cultural heritage, the arts, and historic preservation. Irina Tarsis, Esq. is the Founding Director of the Center for Art Law. She is also an art historian and a practicing attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Join the Center for Art Law for an exploration of the ethical challenges faced by key players in the art market. Our panel of experts, representing diverse sectors, will share insights into the unique ethical dilemmas encountered in their fields. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/ePsE6MZ8

Meet the volunteer attorneys at The Center for Art Law's Art & Copyright Law Clinic. The Clinic helps artists navigate the increasingly complex field of copyright law and is scheduled for November 13, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST). Giselle Ayala is an attorney at GAM Law Office PC. Scott Sholder is a partner at Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. Olivia Taylor is an associate at Pryor Cashman LLP. In this Clinic, participants will first learn about copyright contracts (licensing and assignment agreements) from attorney and Center for Art Law advisory board member Lindsay Korotkin, who will explain the scope of each agreement and the main concerns artists should keep in mind when negotiating them. Following the presentation, those with consultation tickets will have the opportunity to discuss their specific copyright issues with a US-licensed attorney in private and confidential 20-minute consultations. Limited slots are available for the consultation sessions. To learn more about this event please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/ew2bRkmc

On Nov. 13, Lindsay Korotkin will speak at our Art & Copyright Law Clinic. Lindsay Korotkin is a partner at ArentFox Schiff’s Intellectual Property department, where she advises companies and creators in the art, media & entertainment, fashion & retail and technology industries. Lindsay’s practice focuses on copyright, trademark, trade dress, right of publicity, and art market litigation, prosecution, and transactions. Want to take part in the clinic? As a volunteer or a client? Good idea! In this program, artists will learn about copyright contracts including licensing and assignment agreements. The scope of each agreement along with the main concerns artists should keep in mind when negotiating them will also be discussed. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/ew2bRkmc

Join us on December 5 at 12:00 pm EST, to learn how to secure greater copyright protection for your artwork by registering it with the US Copyright Office! Center for Art Law is proud to host its director and attorney Carol J. Steinberg, Esq., for a workshop on the practical aspects of registering works of visual arts with the US Copyright Office. In this Workshop, Carol will explain why Copyright Registration is a prerequisite for enforcing your legal rights and why she calls it "Artists Liability Insurance." She will explain what it is, how to get it, and specifically what benefits it yields and what losses failure to register can bring. She will provide guidance as to how to navigate the U.S. Copyright Office process with some guidelines for group registrations and specific rules for registering works created with AI. The goal of this workshop is to educate artists on the importance of registering their artworks, provide resources for them, and empower them to pursue registration without the need to hire an attorney. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/d6yjbYjz

On November 26 at 12:00 pm EST, join Center for Art Law along with attorney Dr. Richard Lehun Lehun, Founding member of Stropheus Art Law, as we delve into the complex world of fiduciary duties involved with estates. This workshop will focus on the fiduciary duties of trustees in managing an artist’s estate, providing a comprehensive overview of key concepts and responsibilities. It will explore the roles of executors and trustees and their legal obligations. The session will cover topics such as the creation and administration of trusts, artist-endowed foundations, and the implications of having or not having a will. Notable case studies, including the Matter of Rothko, will illustrate the potential legal pitfalls in estate management. Additionally, the workshop will provide a practical checklist for estate planning, including how to create an inventory, choose a legal structure, and select appropriate fiduciaries. To learn more about the event, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/eF_baDuW

"Before SCOTUS Hears Another Looted Art Case, Should Congress Reform the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act?" by Joseph G. Scapellato is now available on our website. Claimants face substantial challenges in recovering art looted during historical injustices in U.S. courts. They must locate lost works from an evidentiary record affected by forcible displacement and prove clear title from the same tainted records. Additionally, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) grants immunity to foreign governments, complicating claims, especially following recent court decisions that have narrowed the interpretation of the FSIA's “expropriation exception.” To read the full article, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/e2Zc9_Vj

If you would like to apply for the spring 2025 internship program at the Center for Art Law, applications will be open through Nov 30th. We’re looking for talented, passionate people to join our team as either: Social Media Interns, Legal Interns, or Development Interns. This 3-4 month program is a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience and build your skills. To learn more about the internship program, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/e5-uiCTp #InternshipOpportunity #SocialMediaIntern #LegalIntern #DevelopmentIntern #ApplyNow #NY #NYInternship