VLA Calendar > July

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Monday, July 4, 2011

VLA offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

Monday, July 11, 2011

New Volunteer Attorney Orientation

When: Monday, July 11, 2011, 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.  

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Counseling the Fashion & Film Client

When: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 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.
 
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.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop

When: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 1 - 4 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.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Volunteer Attorney Orientation

When: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 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.

This session is conducted by Dena Bouchard, VLA's legal fellow

You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.  
 
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