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/PALC is an in-depth web resource with questions and answers on a variety of legal and contractual issues faced by performing artists. Resources and limited legal advice will be provided.
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National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts Releases Report on Legal Challenges Facing Arts Workers
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Entitled Now More Than Ever: Towards a National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts, the report highlights gaps in legal needs, legal literacy and education, and protections affecting the arts sector.
Read MoreUpcoming Webinars: GVPTA, CARFAC BC, and PLEO
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Here’s a selection of free weekly programming from our community partners to stay connected and get the latest info during this time of social isolation.
Read MoreArtists Legal Needs Focus Group in Vancouver
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Pacific Legal Education & Outreach is hosting a focus group February 24 in Vancouver, facilitated by CPAMO, as part of the project to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada.
Read MoreComplete This Survey to Help Develop Canadian Arts Legal Network
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In an effort to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada, Pacific Legal Education and Outreach is conducting an important Needs Assessment Survey to get a full picture of artists’ needs. Complete the survey by February 21 to enter into an exclusive draw to win an iPad Mini!
Read MoreUpcoming PLEO Workshops to Take Place February in Vancouver
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Pacific Legal Education & Outreach has a pair of upcoming workshops taking place February 26 in Vancouver, on the subjects of record keeping and copyright.
Read MorePLEO Offers Free Legal Workshops for Arts and Culture Non-Profits
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Pacific Legal Education and Outreach is offering a pair of upcoming legal workshops on December 11 in Vancouver, free for arts and culture non-profits. Sessions include a workshop on record keeping, as well as one on the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
Read MoreArtists' Legal Outreach Launches Copyright Podcast "Yours Mine Ours"
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Emerging from ALO’s series of public copyright conversations held in Vancouver in the spring and summer of 2019, “Yours Mine Ours” features artists from a wide variety of disciplines discussing a host of copyright issues with ALO’s Legal Director, Martha Rans.
Read MoreUpcoming PLEO Workshops in Vancouver, Victoria and Skidegate
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Pacific Legal Education & Outreach is offering workshops in September and October on recordkeeping and the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Click through for more info on dates and times!
Read MoreUpcoming LFNP Workshops on Civil Resolution Tribunal in Kelowna and Vancouver
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Under the New Societies Act, disputes will be resolved by the Civil Resolution Tribunal. To help with this change, Law for Non Profits will be presenting workshops on how to be prepared. Workshops take place in Kelowna and Vancouver on September 9 and 18, respectively.
Read MoreBC Government Seeks Input on Societies Act
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The BC government is conducting a consultation on proposed amendments to the Societies Act. Submit your feedback by August 23.
Read MoreUpcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "Employment and Human Rights" in Nanaimo
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On June 17, Law for Non Profits comes to Nanaimo to provide foundational knowledge on employment and human rights for non-profit organizations.
Read MoreUpcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "Recordkeeping and Privacy for Non Profits"
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Learn the ins and outs of privacy law for your non-profit at this workshop, taking place May 30 in Surrey.
Read MoreUpcoming Artists' Legal Outreach Events Focus on Public Art
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Artists’ Legal Outreach is co-hosting a pair of Vancouver events focusing on public art on April 11 and 12, including a moderated panel on ownership and a discussion on public art contracts.
Read MoreUpcoming Law for Nonprofits Workshops in March
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Law for Nonprofits is offering a trio of upcoming workshops this month, including one on record keeping on March 6 in Nanaimo, and sessions on record keeping and the BC Societies Act in Vancouver on March 13 and 20.
Read MoreUpcoming Workshop: "Copyright 101 in Victoria" with Artists' Legal Outreach
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How do we know what’s fair to use, or what others can use of ours? The Artists’ Legal Outreach tackles the nuances of copyright, fair use and more in Victoria on February 25.
Read MoreLet Us Know Your Thoughts on Cannabis Sponsorship of Arts and Culture
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The government is currently consulting on the regulatory framework for cannabis and has asked for “additional comments to share regarding the legalization and strict regulation of cannabis in Canada.” The BC Alliance is interested in the arts, culture and heritage sector’s thoughts on the current restrictions around cannabis sponsorship. Send us your feedback by February 20.
Read MoreUpcoming Legal Workshop on Copyright to Take Place in Vancouver
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On January 16, the Artists’ Legal Outreach will unravel the shifting and evolving legal issues that need to be a major part of your business as an artist.
Read MoreLaw for Non Profits to Host Facebook Live Event On New Societies Act Transition
/Law for Non Profits will host a Facebook Live Q&A for any last minute questions you may have around the New Societies Act transition on Friday, November 16.
Read MorePLEO Announces Fall Workshop Series
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Pacific Legal Education and Outreach has unveiled the slate of workshops it will be offering this fall, including workshops across the province dedicated to the BC Societies Act, many free to attend.
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