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October 2017
Conversations about Copyright and Creativity: Fair Dealing and the Recent York University Case
Join us for a panel discussion on the impact of the decision in Access Copyright v. York University on fair dealing and copyright issues generally. Presenters: Martha Rans, Artists’ Legal Outreach Lindsay Dykstra, McMillan LLP Kevin Williams, Talonbooks Greg Younging, Theytus Books, UBC Okanagan Billeh Nickerson, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Elizabeth Bachinsky, Douglas College
Find out more »November 2017
PRIVACY 101
The Workshop: Are you the privacy officer at your organization? You've heard about anti-spam – now let's look at whether your privacy policy and practices are PIPA compliant.
When was the last time you looked at your privacy policy? If it’s been while, bring it along to this workshop and we’ll help you update it. Learn what to look for and how to keep your organization PIPA and CASL compliant.
Find out more »January 2019
Copyright 101
Copyright for Artists –
With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative works – art, photography, video, writing, music – is easier than ever and this has major implications on how we choose to showcase our creative output.
From understanding copyright and its applications for creators to fair dealing and fair use, lawyer and copyright expert Martha Rans will unravel the shifting and evolving legal issues that need to be a major part of your business as an artist. This workshop is recommended for all creators: visual artists, media artists, composers, writers, performing artists, and photographers.
Find out more »February 2019
Yours, Mine, Ours – The ALO Copyright Conversations 2019
Join us for a variety of copyright conversations happening in Victoria and Vancouver! Tickets for the first event can be purchased from Eventbrite here. On Monday February 25, 2019 on the University Victoria Campus, join us for a Copyright 101 Workshop. With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting…
Find out more »July 2019
Maryam Jafri: What’s copyright got to do with it? Getty and the distortions of ownership
Come and join us Saturday July 6 at 3pm at the Contemporary Art Gallery 555 Nelson St, Vancouver. Maryam Jafri’s work directly addresses the impact of copyright on the creative process. In this conversation with lawyer Martha Rans we’ll look at how Getty Images distorts the nature of authorship and ownership.
Find out more »September 2019
Copyright conversation: Dancing Around Copyright: Who Owns a Dance?
Artists’ Legal Outreach presents the next event in the Yours, Mine, and Ours: The ALO Copyright Conversations 2019 on Friday, September 20. Plan to join the conversation! Yours, Mine, and Ours: Dancing Around Copyright: Who Owns a Dance? Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00-3:00pm SFU Woodward’s Room 2205 – 149 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4 By donation (Suggested $10). Register here. Dance is a complex expression of movement where the dancer is often inextricably connected to the choreography. How…
Find out more »Copyright, appropriation and the law
An open forum for Indigenous and non Indigenous artists and creators in all disciplines to talk through some of the issues they face in their practice. How is your work protected under copyright laws? Can copyright align with Indigenous artistic practice? Led by Martha Rans, Legal Director of the Artists' Legal Outreach, copyright lawyer and advocate for Indigenous artists. Light refreshments served. $10 at the door. Feel free to register online or email administrator@lawfornonprofits.ca to let us know you'll be attending.…
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