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When It Happens to You: Responding to Reports of Harassment and Discrimination

Why and How Small Arts Organizations Should Develop an Internal Complaint Procedure for Responding to Reports of Harassment and Discrimination

Aaron Kacel | July 11, 2022

Zelina Gaytan was a museum attendant at the San Diego Museum of Art. On July 9, 2021, she filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging pervasive sexual and racial misconduct. Among other allegations, she claims teenage staff members were repeatedly asked out on dates and followed to their cars by older staff, volunteer docents referred to darker Latinos as “savages” and likened Frida K...

A side-by-side comparison of two black sneakers based on the Nike Air Max 97 design. The left shoe is labeled “Genuine Nike Air Max 97 Shoe” and features a clean, minimal black design with a white Nike swoosh and visible air cushioning in the sole. The right shoe is labeled “Unauthorized Satan Shoe” and has red accents, including “LUKE 10:18” printed on the sole, a red air bubble, and a pentagram emblem attached to the laces. The background behind the Satan Shoe is bright red.

Pumped Up Kicks: What’s Up in the World of Sneaker Customization

Amanda Alasauskas | April 23, 2022

Sneakers (I’m sure you’ve heard of them) were once only known for their primary function—athleticism. Now, and over the last several decades, they have become fashionable and desirable objects (I even had a middle school teacher who had a different pair of sneakers for every day of the school year). In fact, in 2020, the global sneaker market was valued at approximately $7...

IP Industry Update: 2022 Beijing Olympics and Robin Williams

In this post, our contributors will check in on two timely IP cases, and discuss the implications of these cases for arts and entertainment law.

Alyssa Newswanger | March 17, 2022

Marderosian v. Comcast A California-based folk band has filed a copyright infringement suit for the unauthorized use of one of their recordings during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Brothers, Robert and Aron Marderosian, make up the folk-duo, Heavy Young Heathens. Through their company, Twelve Sixty, LLC, the plaintiffs create musical compositions and recordings for use in different television show...

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Three Things to Look for In Your Management Contract

Thomas Kliebhan | February 3, 2022

If you’re an artist on the cusp of taking your career to the next level, you will likely need a team of professionals to help you cross that threshold. When you should hire a manager will vary greatly depending on your current workload, how much work you want to do yourself, your experience in the industry, and a variety of other factors. The purpose of this article is not to ...