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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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 ... Read more