January Member Meeting

Legal "Horrors" for Artists with Max Hass

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Online via ZOOM (Free, Pre-registration Required)

Join us for a special virtual workshop with Max Hass, Founding Partner at Holon Law Partners, LLP. This event will tackle some of the most common “legal horrors” artists face, offering vital knowledge to help you navigate the legal landscape of your creative career.

Topics to Be Covered:

• Copyright Basics: Learn the fundamental rights of every copyright owner and how to protect your work.

• Co-Ownership Complications: Understand the default rules of co-ownership and why clear contracts are essential when collaborating with others.

• Infringement Insights: Discover how infringement claims are made, and explore defenses to infringement such as fair use and “de minimis” use.

Format:

This workshop includes an interactive Q&A throughout the session, with additional time for questions at the end.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, this workshop will empower you with the legal knowledge to safeguard your creative work.

Pre-registration is required.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rf-igpzooEtEhPKODZXzr90LE6ybgqrNT

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and clarity on critical legal issues for artists!

Max Hass is an entertainment attorney and musician who has taught workshops to musicians, artists, filmmakers, and other creators for nearly 10 years on the basics of copyright, contracts, and other important topics that artists need to know. In his practice, Max has assisted a number of business owners with trademark registration, preparation and negotiation of contracts, and providing advice and counsel on copyright and other entertainment industry matters. He's a founding partner of Holon Law Partners, LLP, a cloud-based firm that serves businesses and individuals in the entertainment industry and other industries across the country. Max was born and raised in upstate NY (outside of Albany), has lived in Philadelphia and New Orleans, and now lives in Lakewood, CO.