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- 360 Degree Record Deals
This article looks at the arguments for and against 360 degree record deals and what artists should consider before signing them. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - A resale royalty right for Australia
Viscopy's Legal Advisor, Virginia Morrsion, discusses Australian developments for the introduction of resale royalty for visual artists. First published in ART+law, June 2008. - About Time: Moral Rights Victory for Victor
Katherine Giles reports on the outcome of a moral rights matter, where the right of integrity had been infringed. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - Answers for Artists: Arts Law's new CALD Resources
First published in ART+law, March 2008. - Answers for Artists: Arts Law's new CALD Resources
Katherine Giles* highlights new Arts Law resources written in Arabic and Chinese. The resources were created in conjunction with community consultation and aim to help artists from non-English speaking backgrounds understand the law. First published in ART+law, March 2008. - Art and Children - what you need to know
This article discusses what you need to know about Art and children including the Australia Council's protocols. First published in ART+law December 2008. - Artists in the Black - our busiest year yet!
Serena Armstrong* celebrates the many and varied achievements of the Artists in the Black Program in 2008. First published in ART+law, December 2008. - Artists in the Black Arts Law Week in Port Augusta, South Australia
This article by Patricia Adjei outlines the plans for Arts Law Week in Port Augusta. First published in ART+law, March 2008. - Arts Law Weeks in Sydney and Melbourne a success
Each year the Arts Law Centre of Australia runs a large number of seminars and workshop around the country through an event called Arts Law Week. This articles reviews Arts Law weeks in Sydney and Melbourne for 2008. - Arts Law and Clayton Utz Help Indigenous Artist Mandy Davis in Copyright Infringement Case
This article discusses the recent settlement reached by Indigenous artist, Mandy Davis, in a copyright and moral rights infringement matter. Written by Delwyn Everard and Patricia Adjei, the article was first published in ART+law, March 2008. - Arts Law seeks improved intestacy laws for Indigenous West Australians
Arts Law, with assistance from Blake Dawson, is lobbying the West Australian Government for changes to the laws concerning the administration of the estate of intestate Indigenous people. Delwyn Everard explains why these changes are needed. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - Arts Law visits Jilamara and Munupi Art Centres in the Tiwi Islands
From 25 to 29 August 2008, Arts Law through its Artists in the Black service wrote wills for 36 Indigenous artists on Melville Island. Serena Armstrong reflects on the success of the trip. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - Arts Law visits remote and regional communities
Poet Jill Jones was commissioned by Arts Law and the Red Room Company to write and perform a poem for the launch of Arts Law Week Sydney 2008. First published in ART+law, June 2008. - Arts Law visits remote and regional communities
Suzanne Derry reports on Arts Law continued efforts at bringing legal education and services to artists in regional and remote communities. First published in ART+law, June 2008. - Changes for PPCA licensors
Serena Armstrong* explains some changes to PPCA agreements and sets out the new Arts Law resources available to help people understand and comply with the changes. First published in ART+law, March 2008. - Garma Festival Bridges the Gap Between Indigenous and Non Indigenous Australians on Yolngu Country
Trish Adjei attended the key forum at this year's Garma Festival, focusing on 'Caring for country and culture'. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - Highlights: Arts Law and DLA Phillips Fox win pro bono partnership award.
Arts Law and DLA Phillips Fox were awarded the 2008 Pro Bono Partnership Award by the Law and Justice Foundation. First published in ART+law, December 2008. - Legal Resources for Writers and Online Publishing Tips
Isolde Lueckenhausen discusses legal resources for writers including including information on copyright, defamation and online publishing tips. First published in ART+law, December 2008. - Martumili Artists Indigenous Wills Project 2008
Gabrielle Sullivan describes how Arts Law in partnership with Martumili Artists and BHP Billiton has provided education and legal assistance on wills and copyright. First published in ART+law, December 2008. - Mini Arts Law Week Perth 4-7 March 2008
Robyn Ayres reports on the Perth Arts Law Week. First published in ART+law, March 2008. - National Consumer Congress: Indigenous arts - a role for consumer agencies?
This article written by Robyn Ayres reports on the fifth National Consumer Congress. First published in ART+law, March 2008. - Once Upon a Time...When Art was Confined to the Walls of a Gallery
Kate MacNeil discusses censorship and art in relation to the Bill Henson case. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - Passion exhibition launch during Arts Law Week Victoria
This article documents the launch of the Passion Exhibition during Arts Law Week Victoria 2008. Written by Serena Armstrong. First published in Art+law in June 2008. - Proposed Resale Royalty for Visual Artists
The Government has released the proposed resale royalty laws, which Arts Law and others campaigned for over a long time. In this article, Serena Armstrong* summarises the main provisions and identifies areas for improvement. First published in ART+law, December 2008. - Red Ochre Award 2008
Patricia Adjei writes about attending the Red Ochre Award. First published in ART+law, June 2008. - Taxation of professional artists
This article sets out to highlight the essential tax tips for people in the arts. Written by Michael Dean and first published in ART+law, June 2008. - The Legal Issues Arising when Using Children in the Creative Process
Robyn Ayres discusses the legal issues arising when using children in the creative process with reference to the Bill Henson case. First published in ART+law, September 2008. - The illusion of control - legal issues for social networking and user generated content
This article considers some of the legal issues around social networking and user-generated content. Written Matthew Hall, the article was first published in ART+law, March 2008. - WIPO's capacity building tools for indigenous cultural heritage
This article reports how the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is developing various capacity-building tools to guide Indigenous communities, museums, archives and other cultural repositories in managing intellectual property. Written by Wend Wendland and Jessyca van Weelde of WIPO, the article was first published in ART+law, March 2008. - Year in Review 2008
Executive Director Robyn Ayres reflects on the achievements of the Arts Law team for 2008, recognising the huge input of our pro bono lawyers, volunteers, board members, staff and associates. First published in ART+law, December 2008.
