VLA Calendar > January 2012
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Monday, January 2, 2012
VLA offices will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve 2012.
We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 6 - 7pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Monday, January 9 & Tuesday, January 10, 2012
MediateArt’s Training Program: Winter 2012
When: Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 10am - 6pm both days
Where: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; 51 West 52nd Street, New York NY 10019
MediateArt™ is VLA's alternative dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and negotiation counseling department. A vital program of VLA's since 1998, MediateArt offers members of the arts community an alternative, non-litigious way in which to resolve their disputes. This season, VLA is offering a two-day intensive workshop of basic mediation training for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other professionals with an interest or background in the arts or in intellectual property. The workshop will cover basic mediation, negotiation, and facilitative leadership skills with a focus on the resolution of disputes without litigation. Participants will learn and practice effective mediation skills and will receive one-on-one feedback from experienced mediators.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 2 - 5:30 pm*
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022*3.0 CLE credits, 2 Professional Practice and 1 Skills (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys)
This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. This workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues. The Fiscal Sponsorship model will be addressed as an alternative to forming a non-profit organization.
More info here or download registration form
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Counseling the Fashion & Film Client
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 4 - 6pm*
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022*2 CLE credit hours (2 Professional Practice). This program is “transitional,” thus newly admitted attorneys are also qualified to receive CLE.
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This workshop includes a private tour of the exhibition Joaquin Sorolla and the Glory of Spanish Dress at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. The tour will take place at noon on Friday, January 20, 2012, only for attendees registered for this workshop. More details below.
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This workshop addresses the common issues and many differences between film and fashion from the perspective of those seeking to represent and counsel artists in those fields. Artist working in those fields may also benefit from the class as it will provide an overview of the legal and business issues. Topics will include considerations in business organization and financing, and the creation, distribution and protection of business assets; industry-specific issues related to intellectual property; and common contracts for filmmakers/producers and artists working in fashion, apparel and design, modeling, photography and jewelry.
The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute is located at:
648 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Map it!Tour will begin at noon sharp on Friday, December 20, 2012. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to this time. If you have any questions about the tour, please contact Diana Siozios at 212.319.2787 ext. 16 or at dsiozios@vlany.org.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 1 - 2pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Navigating the NY Small Claims Court System
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6 - 8pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022Many disputes involve monetary disputes of less than $5,000, and thus may not warrant the cost of retaining an attorney. This workshop will discuss how artists can resolve these claims without the use of an attorney. Issues covered will include: what sort of claims can be heard in the New York Small Claims Court System, how to start an action, what proof is required by courts, how to obtain a judgment, and what to do with the judgment after you won. The workshop will also cover; how to defend a small claims action, vacating a default judgment entered against you, motion practice, the option to arbitrate and ways to protect yourself by memorializing your agreement in writing.
More info here or download registration form