Resources

The maze of wired and wireless data transmission that connects people and information throughout the world makes Canadian telecommunication law a highly relevant and rapidly evolving area of practice.

The OBA’s Entertainment, Media and Communications Law Section has partnered with the Sports Lawyers Association to present a must-attend event on April 23, 2019, for future, emerging and established sports law practitioners.

In 2018, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released six long-awaited decisions interpreting and applying the sections of the Courts of Justice Act commonly referred to as Ontario’s “anti-SLAPP” (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) legislation.

The New York Times’ October 2017 article, reporting on a myriad of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, initiated a wave of similar allegations throughout the entertainment industry, and beyond.

Whether you represent fashion labels, retailers and merchandisers, or media companies looking to incorporate fashion brands in their projects, join us for this insightful discussion on current legal issues in fashion law to gather the expertise you need.

Whether you represent copyright owners or those seeking to use copyrighted works, it is crucial that you are up to speed on recent developments and upcoming reform at the Copyright Board.

Ensure you are up-to-speed on the critical tax issues that are likely to impact your entertainment practice. Our expert panel will provide you with the insights you need to maximize tax opportunities for your clients and protect them from unexpected tax consequences.

Drones provide extensive and cost-effective opportunities for journalists and producers in film, tv, commercials and more; stay up to date on the latest regulations, emerging issues and potential pitfalls to keep your clients out of trouble.

Modified Adjusted Gross Revenue (MAGR). Profit participation. These are concepts we, as entertainment lawyers, see repeatedly in agreements; however, they are uniquely challenging to comprehend, negotiate and implement.

What do you do when an anonymous individual or group posts content online which defames your client or infringes their intellectual property rights? How do you find the perpetrator behind the posting, and what steps can you take to have the content removed?