Whether it's hidden camera comedy, fast-paced police ride-alongs, b-roll of a crowded street, or a long-planned docu-series, the issue of releases for individuals appearing on screen can be a thorn in production's side or a future defendants' best friend. This webinar will discuss what to consider when deciding whether to pursue a release, and what what to keep in mind when drafting one.
Register - TodayThis session reviewed the most important developments of the last year (or so) in legal ethics and lawyering. Lucian Pera and Trisha Rich will distill practical guidance from ethics opinions and case law from around the country and review what lawyers should know to protect their clients and themselves, and practice more effectively.
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Winter 2025 | In this issue of Communications Lawyer: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law, Most-Favored-Nation Doctrine and the Press, Hachette v. Internet Archive, Haas Automation v. Steiner, and A Guide for Solo Practitioners.
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