In this workshop, attendees will get an introduction to copyright law fundamentals:

• What exactly does copyright protect?
• What rights does copyright give me as a creator?
• How do I obtain a copyright?
• What is copyright infringement?
• How do I protect my work using copyright?

We will also give particular attention to unique challenges presented by musical works, including the various music licenses.

Content Expert: Lucas Blackadar, Esq. – Director of Legal Services, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston

Luke Blackadar manages the Arts & Business Council’s Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and Patent Pro Bono programs. An attorney and visual artist, Luke counsels start- up, small, and creative businesses on trademark, copyright, nonprofit, and for-profit business matters. Luke also trains law students in the practice of business law, through the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts legal internship, and as adjunct professor of law at Roger Williams University, where he teacher Contract Drafting & Transactional Lawyering. Prior to joining the Arts & Business Council, Luke was a professional liability defense attorney, representing lawyers, medical professionals, and design professionals in malpractice lawsuits.

Content Expert: Peter Cobb

Peter Cobb is a Senior Advisor at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), and a strategic and fundraising consultant with an extensive background in the worlds of art, organizational strategy and development, and law. He is also the co-editor of The Profitable Artist (Allworth Press, 2011, 2018). Outside of his work with NYFA, Peter is an attorney and tax researcher who is getting his LLM in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. He is also a jazz saxophonist who performs nationally and internationally, and—during COVID-times -- streaming from his home.

Our weekly small business conference call features reopening guidance, support services, and resources available to Boston's small businesses, as well as a live question-and-answer session.



¡Únase a nosotros para nuestras conferencias telefónicas semanales para pequeñas empresas! Todos los martes a las 5 pm en Zoom y Facebook Live. ¡Servicios de interpretación disponibles!



Tham gia với chúng tôi cho các cuộc gọi hội nghị doanh nghiệp nhỏ hàng tuần của chúng tôi! Vào lúc 5 giờ chiều thứ Ba hàng tuần trên Zoom và Facebook Live. Có dịch vụ phiên dịch!



加入我们的每周小型企业电话会议！每个星期二的下午5点在Zoom和Facebook Live上提供口译服务！



Register in advance

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.



You may also view the webinar and submit questions on Facebook Live!

These efforts ensure business owners, customers, and workers have access to all of the guidance and details necessary to return safely, as Boston reopens. No registration is required.

Reopen Boston Office hours

These efforts ensure business owners, customers, and workers have access to all of the guidance and details necessary to return safely, as Boston reopens. No registration is required.

Reopen Boston Office hours

Come hear a detailed presentation and get any questions you have answered! 

Register for the event

Come hear a detailed presentation and get any questions you have answered! 

Register for the event

We are specifically seeking Boston residents, women, and people of color to fill positions presently available or becoming available with construction projects in the City of Boston. Candidates that are interested in employment in the construction industry at any experience level are encouraged to attend.