Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of stepping in to give a presentation at the University of New Haven on Legal Considerations for Artists, a workshop sponsored by Make.Art.Work. One of the workshop participants asked for a list of helpful websites on the topics discussed, which I would like to share with my readers here as well.
I will post updates, if any, on my law office website. Enjoy!
A Short List of Helpful Art Law and Related Websites:
Copyright, Trademark, Business Law and Beyond
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/index.jsp
U.S. Small Business Administration (info on starting a business, etc.)
http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business
ArtBusiness.com – Common Artist Legal Problems and How to Avoid Them
http://www.artbusiness.com/legalprobs.html
Nolo – Law for All (type in search term “art”)
Lawline.com (a site designed for legal education with “hard core” discussion of topics such as copyright law, you can take courses for free if you create a login)
http://www.lawline.com/cle/course-details.php?i=999#.USzFCqXJD0c
Avvo.com (attorneys answer legal questions posted anonymously on site; take caution to seek legal advice tailored to your situation and avoid posting confidential information)
Fractured Atlas (assists with fiscal sponsorship for non-profits, etc.)
Artists Rights Society
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts – NYC (workshops, etc., some financial aid available)
http://www.vlany.org/education/workshops.php
Connecticut Office of the Arts
http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3948&q=464520
(Unfortunately, the CT Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts appears to have disbanded. I am aware of above organization but am not familiar with it personally.)
The above sites are for your information and are not endorsed by Law Office of Anne Marie Segal as correct, updated statements of the law in every case or how it may apply to your situation. This list is geared to new and mid-level practicing artists and therefore does not include links to websites or blogs with updates or details about international art disputes or other high-profile art law information.
Ms. Segal provides legal counsel to businesses and individuals. Please visit www.amscounsel.com for more information. None of the information posted on this site constitutes legal advice or forms an attorney-client relationship, and there may be facts not discussed here that are relevant to your situation. This is a public forum. Please do not post confidential or fact-specific information regarding your legal questions on this site.
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That’s a really great comment, and I see your point. I have two types of titles (and posts). One is the more “jazzy” title, that reads like a news or magazine article title, with more compelling text. The other is utilitarian, and the post generally is a broadcast of useful information. Despite the fact that this title isn’t as catchy as some others (such as my post “A Yo-Yo By Any Other Name”), this straightforward title and post has been quite popular with readers. In any case, thanks for the input, and I will keep it in mind.
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Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the comment. Anything in particular that you would like illuminated further?
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I haven’t yet focused on adapting to a mobile site, sorry. Thanks.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I was wondering if you ever considered changing the structure of your website?
Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
But maybe you could a little more in the way of
content so people could connect with it better.
Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or 2 pictures.
Maybe you could space it out better?
Hello, and thanks for your comment. I have often considered adding more images. I am very conscious of making sure that I only use images with permission, however, which means additional cost/time to obtain permissions or that I need to take and post the images myself. I decided in the short term that my time is better utilized giving legal information, but from time to time I do enjoy adding images as well, so I will consider your comment. (Given the common (and unfortunate) perception that lawyers must always be serious, too many images, unfortunately, could prove a distraction for some readers.) I also have used subheadings in the past – not a bad idea to do that again as you suggest.
I thank you again for your comment and have engaged a service provider for images, which you will now see appearing in many of my posts. I appreciate the input.
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