Maryland CLE - Sports and Entertainment Courses
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New Developments in Sports Law: A Time of Change in the Collegiate and Professional Landscape
Over the past year, college sports have undergone a significant transformation. The traditional model of amateurism is being challenged through antitrust lawsuits in the courts and actions by the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"). The era of professionalized major college athletics is approaching, bringing new challenges and uncertainties for various stakeholders. In the realm of professional sports, the legal and business landscape is dominated by team sales, a fragmented media... More Info
$291General Credit -
Immigration for the Extraordinary: O-1 and EB1-1
Whether in the US as an immigrant or not, those at the highest level attempting to find work in the US may be issued temporary work visas or green cards. This CLE course will present the regulatory standards and the evidence required for those petitioning for temporary work visas or green cards. The course will provide a detailed explanation of the three O-1 categories and briefly discuss the P-1 available to athletes. How to build a green card case as well as both the legal and practi... More Info
$291General Credit -
NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness Updates & Anarchy in America! Oh My
Amateur college sports has experienced massive upheaval over the last four years. From the potential loss of eligibility resulting from pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to the multi-million dollar deals of 2022, student athletes are having a moment. This CLE course will present sports attorneys with a history that will give context to the current environment and explain how the intersection of the NCAA Transfer Portal and Boosters with the NIL deals have dramatically altered the lan... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Hero-at-Law: The Law and Practice of Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
The past two years has seen important changes in the comic books industry. This CLE course will present the new areas of litigation and transactional work that have developed as well as offer an overview of the fundamentals of representing comic book industry clients. The course will also address the pros and cons of AI-generated works and present a series of new cases which have had a dramatic impact on comic book and graphic novel publishers and their attorneys. More Info
$812.75General Credits -
Sports Law: New World, New Challenges
The world of sports is undergoing rapid change in the last few years and will continue to do so. This CLE course will address the major legal issues and trends that are currently evolving. Geared for a general audience, it will take up a broad array of issues from name, image and likeness agreements to the increasing professionalization of college athletes and the role that school boosters have played. The course will also address recent Covid updates, new labor agreements and antitrus... More Info
$291General Credit -
Let ‘em Play! Sports Litigation and Extraordinary Remedies
The relationship between sports leagues and their teams is complex, particularly the legal aspects. From that perspective, are they one entity, joint ventures, partners? And what happens when there is conflict between them? This CLE course will address the main potential causes of action and affirmative defensive as well as potential remedies. The course will analyze potential disputes and explain how to approach them, what to look for and tips for quick resolution. Beginning w... More Info
$552General Credits -
How to File Successful Non-Immigrant O and E Visa Petitions and EB-1, EB2-NIW and PERM-based Green Card Petitions
This comprehensive and informative CLE course will address visa and green card petitions and, if time permits, will also cover H-1B’s. The course will explain how to successfully file visa petitions E ((Investors and Traders from countries with treaties with the US), O-1A (Athletics, Business, Education and the Sciences) and O-1B (Artists, and those in Motion Pictures & TV). Regarding green card petitions, the course will focus on EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Athletics, Bu... More Info
$291General Credit -
Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing
This CLE course will address the incredible breadth of tech law in the Metaverse, which still remains largely unregulated. The course will offer a review of the basic terminology – using terms everyone can understand – as well as how regulatory and statutory laws may apply to the Metaverse, how it polices itself and how it is monetized. The course will also delve into blockchain and security, intellectual property, cryptocurrency and other related issues with regards to funding... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright Law
Presented by seasoned intellectual property attorneys, this CLE course will address NFT’s as they relate to copyright law. This CLE course will explain what NFT’s do with reference to the Warhol case in the Supreme Court and how it impacts fair use. The course will also address the potential circuit split in embedding cases, copyright termination, and what are the likely outcomes in various case law and upcoming legislation. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
NFT's: A Survey of Intellectual Property Issues
NFT’s have become a valued investment and a hot topic. Since an NFT of Beeple’s collage sold at Christie’s for $69 million, everyone is trying to get in on the action from investors to celebrities. This CLE course will discuss the actual current state of NFT’s and Web culture, the evolving community and the intellectual property issues that are rapidly emerging as a result. More Info
$551.5General Credits
