Join Creative Law Network’s Dave Ratner along with Colorado Attorneys for the Arts on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 2-3:30 pm online for “Can I Post This? Putting Creative Content Online”

We operate in a virtual marketplace of video and design where creative content reigns. Especially since 2020, we've seen an explosion of online content in all sectors. When creating online media using third-party content, you have to ask yourself: Can I post this? Do I have the rights to use this music in my promo video? Can I use this photo on my webpage? Do I have permission to share this [video, song, image] on my [website, social media, blog]? And, how do I protect my own creative content when it’s shared online? This presentation will explain the law and concepts that underlie the answers to these questions. The interactive conversation will provide general guidance on integrating and distributing content on digital platforms as well as basic copyright and licensing concepts.

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What is Music Law?

If you’re in the music business, you may be involved in recording, publishing, licensing, performing, concert promotion, merchandising, and/or talent management.  Music law applies to the creation, production, distribution, sale, and marketing of music. If you have a music-related contract you need reviewed or written, have a band or record label, represent talent, or are an independent artist, promoter, producer, or songwriter, you might want to contact a music lawyer at Creative Law Network. Check out our Musician Legal Checklist for a list of things to consider and ways we can help.

What a Music Lawyer do for you?

As music lawyers, we help our clients with contracts, protect their work, name, and other rights, and can help navigate the music business. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like recording agreements, management agreements, producer agreements, songwriter agreements, publishing agreements, performance agreement, and licensing. It includes protecting copyrights of songs, recordings, and videos, and trademark protection of names and logos. It means maximizing our clients’ rights and revenue. And it means answering questions about the ins and outs of the music business. Essentially, we are here to handle the business and legal stuff so you can be free to work on the music you love! Please reach out to us at Creative Law Network if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Law and Social Media

Influencers have changed the way we interact on the Internet, how we find and purchase new products and services, and how we consume media. Influencers can sway opinion and have a lot of cultural impact and especially through social media. However, to be a successful influencer, it takes far more than just a social media handle and a sparkling personality. There are a litany of legal rights and agreements that can be crucial in an influencer’s career. These can include copyrights, trademarks, service agreements, sponsorship and endorsement deals, music rights, and federally mandated disclosure requirements. The experienced lawyers at Creative Law Network are experts in this field! Check out our Influencer Legal Checklist for a list of things to consider and ways we can help.

What Can a Lawyer do For You?

As lawyers specializing in the issues influencers face every day, we help our clients with contracts, protecting their work, name, and rights, sponsorships and endorsements, general business law, and making sure proper disclosures are present to stay on the right side of the law. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like services agreements, work for hire agreements, commission agreements, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, and licensing agreements. It includes protecting copyrights of photographs, videos, music, and blogs, and trademark protection of names and logos. It means maximizing our clients’ rights and revenue. And it means providing guidance on the ins and outs of successfully growing your influencer business and outreach. Essentially, we are here to handle the business and legal stuff so you can connect with the masses! Please reach out to us at Creative Law Network if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Film and Law

Filmmaking, whether it’s short films, documentaries, or feature length motion pictures, involves a broad spectrum of legal issues including copyright, trademark, licensing, product placement, merchandising, actor agreements, crew agreements, location releases, music rights, insurance, and so much more. Legal clearances, contracts, and protections are a crucial factor in the creation of any film and getting an experienced legal team involved early on can make sure your film doesn’t stall when it comes time to get insurance, distribute, or market and release your film. Check out our Film Legal Checklist for a list of things to consider and ways we can help.

What Can a Lawyer do For You?

As lawyers specializing in the legal issues that arise in the creation, marketing, and distribution of a film, we help our clients with contracts, clearance, copyrights, trademarks, licensing, and everything else necessary to make and release a film. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like actor agreements, work for hire agreements, crew agreements, location/property releases, music and synch licenses, composer/score agreements, and insurance. It includes protecting the copyright of the film and trademark protection of names and logos. It means maximizing our clients’ rights and revenue. And it means answering questions about the ins and outs of making a successful film. Essentially, we are here to handle the business and legal stuff so you can make a great film! Please reach out to us at Creative Law Network if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Authors and Publishers and the Law

Getting a book or article out to the public requires more than a good idea and a keyboard. Legal clearances, contracts, and protections are crucial factors in the creation and publication of a written work. Getting an experienced legal team involved early can ensure a work gets published and distributed. If you are looking for a legal team with expertise working with authors and publishers, contact us at Creative Law Network. Check out our Authors and Publishers Legal Checklist for a list of things to consider and ways we can help.

What Can a Lawyer do For You?

As lawyers specializing in the legal issues that arise in the creation, publishing, and distribution of  written works, we help our clients with contracts, manuscript review, clearances, copyrights, trademarks, licensing, and everything else necessary to publish and distribute. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like publishing agreements, work for hire agreements, distribution agreements, life rights agreements, and option agreements. It includes protecting the copyright in the work and trademark protection of names and logos. And it means answering questions about the ins and outs of creating and publishing successfully. Essentially, we are here to handle the business and legal stuff so you can get the work out there! Please reach out to us at Creative Law Network if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Voting is open this week only for Denver Startup Week 2021! Please consider voting for "Can I Post This? Putting Creative Content Online" a presentation presented by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and led by our own Dave Ratner! Click the link below to cast your vote!

We operate in a virtual marketplace of video and design where creative content reigns. Especially in the last year, we've seen an explosion of online content in all sectors. When creating online media using third-party content, you have to ask yourself: Can I post this? Do I have the rights to use this music in my promo video? Can I use this photo on my webpage? Do I have permission to share this [video, song, image] on my [website, social media, blog]? And, how do I protect my own creative content when it's shared online? This presentation will explain the law and concepts that underlie the answers to these questions. The interactive conversation will provide general guidance on integrating and distributing content on digital platforms as well as basic copyright and licensing concepts.

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Join us tomorrow at the 7th Annual Youth on Record Block Party online from 11 AM - 5PM!

Make sure to check out Dave's Copyright 101 presentation at 2 PM. We'll see you there!

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How are artists making money in 2021? How do they piece together digital streams, virtual events, creating for synch, building/rebuilding relationships, and planning future directions? Who is taking the risk of uncertainty in future concerts happening and at what density? Dave Ratner and fellow panelists Justin Ruoff, Jay Gilbert, Stacy Bedford, and Wade Metzler shared their observations about how artists are actually making money in our current environment.

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Join Dave Ratner and Eric Kintner this Friday, April 30, 2021 for a webinar presented by CBCA’s Colorado Attorneys for the Arts as they discuss the intersection of Art, Blockchain, and Copyrights. This presentation will cover a basic understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency, as well as copyright law for creative works. They will discuss the potential implications of this confluence on future artist ownership rights, licensing, and the creative industries, such as music and fine art.

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Where: Online!

When: Friday, April 30, 2021

What Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT

The virtual 2021 Amplify Music Conference begins on April 21, 2021!

Join Dave and fellow panelists Justin Ruoff, Jay Gilbert, and Stacey Bedford on April 22 at 12:25 MT as they discuss how artists will be making money in 2021 and 2022.

How are artists making money in 2021? How do they piece together digital streams, virtual events, creating for synch, building/rebuilding relationships, and planning future directions? Who is taking the risk of uncertainty in future concerts happening and at what density? This panel will share its observations about how artists are actually making money in the current environment.

Where: Online!

When: April 22, 2021

What Time: 12:25 PM MT

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