• Coblentz is the Proud Host of the Copyright Society’s New Frontiers with AI-Created Music Program in San Francisco

    Coblentz is the proud host of the Copyright Society’s program “Going where no Bach has gone before: New Frontiers with AI-Created Music” on Thursday, May 4. With AI-generated music, copyright protection is facing rapidly emerging challenges. While the advent of digital music, file sharing, sampling, and streaming already stirred panic in the industry over the past 40 years, today’s AI-generated music is stoking new concerns for enforcement, expression, and originality. Musicologist Judith Finell will discuss this topic, and will demonstrate recent developments in Chat-GPT music applications.

    Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

    Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

    Location: One Montgomery Street, Suite 3000 (Building entrance can be found at 120 Kearny Street)

    Registration: Register here 

     

    Posted on: April 11, 2023 Tags: Categories: Events

  • Music Rights 101: Risk Avoidance and Strategies in Using, Licensing, and Commissioning Music

    On Wednesday, May 3, forensic musicologist and consultant Judith Finell will discuss the bundle of rights for using pre-existing music and recordings, as well as the risks and vulnerabilities to be considered in commissioning new musical works to fulfill and evoke a specific message, era, or demographic. She will provide examples of the way in which music is composed today, the use of temp reference tracks, and the ways in which new music technology introduces new potential risks of copyright violations – along with preventive measures that can be taken. Questions will be welcome. Attendance is limited so registration is requested.

    Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

    Time: 8:30am-10:30am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

    Location: One Montgomery Street, Suite 3000 (Building entrance can be found at 120 Kearny Street)

    Registration: Register here 

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  • Coblentz is the Proud Host of INTA’s 2023 Pre-Annual Meeting Reception in San Francisco

    Coblentz is the proud host of INTA’s 2023 Pre-Annual Meeting Reception in San Francisco on Thursday, April 20. Attorneys, colleagues, and prospective International Trademark Association members are welcome to connect and learn more about this year’s educational program, business development opportunities, and the benefits of becoming an INTA member.

    Why you should attend:

    • Catch up and network with colleagues and professionals with common interests
    • Meet the members of Coblentz’s trademark practice
    • Enjoy Singapore street food with us!

    Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

    Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

    Location: One Montgomery Street, Suite 3000 (Building entrance can be found at 120 Kearny Street)

    Registration: Register here by April 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm PDT

    Posted on: March 21, 2023 Tags: Categories: Events

  • Investigating Off-Duty Conduct Considering Privacy/Constitutional Concerns

    Coblentz partner Hannah Jones will be presenting the breakout session “Investigating Off-Duty Conduct Considering Privacy/Constitutional Concerns” during the 2022 Association of Workplace Investigators Annual Conference. Her session takes place on October 13 and will cover practical strategies for investigating off-duty conduct including how to scope the issue, deal with third party witnesses and review evidence in a manner as not to impinge on employee’s privacy and other constitutional rights. For more details and to register, please click here.

    Posted on: September 22, 2022 Tags: Categories: Events, News

  • Digital Assets Regulation and Enforcement

    Coblentz partner Tim Crudo will moderate “Digital Assets Regulation and Enforcement” on April 6 from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. The virtual program will be hosted by the Criminal Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco and will offer a brief background on digital assets, the status of current regulatory proposals and potential future regulation, and enforcement efforts by the SEC, CFTC, and the Department of Justice. For more details and to register, please click here.

    Posted on: February 28, 2022 Tags: Categories: Events

  • Webinar: Preparing Your Business for the California Privacy Rights Act

    Although many businesses are still struggling to become compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – a ballot initiative that goes into effect on January 1, 2023 – has additional requirements that businesses will need to understand and comply with. Notably, some of the CPRA’s provisions apply to personal information collected as of January 1, 2022, so it is essential that businesses covered by the statute become familiar with new requirements and restrictions on their collection, use, and disclosure of personal information now.

    Join Coblentz attorneys Scott Hall and Mari Clifford for a discussion about the changes to the CCPA as a result of the CPRA and guidance on steps your business can take now to prepare. To register, please click here.

    Posted on: January 13, 2022 Tags: Categories: Events

  • Survey of Significant 2021 Real Estate Cases

    Coblentz partner Skye Langs will present “Survey of Significant 2021 Real Estate Cases” on January 19 from noon to 2pm. The virtual program will be hosted by the Real Property Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco and will cover significant 2021 real estate cases and laws affecting real property owners, sellers, buyers, brokers, borrowers, lenders, contractors and others. For more details and to register, please click here.

    Posted on: January 11, 2022 Tags: Categories: Events