Moving the Industry

"Westhampton" Screening at Tribeca Film Festival 2025

There will be 4 screenings for this event: June 7th at 5:45pm, June 8th at 3:15pm, June 11th at 2:45pm, and June 14th at 11:30am

The London Podcast Show

Join our partner Alexia Bedat in London for panels on “The Year of 360: How Podcast Deals Are Changing in 2025” and “The Podcasting Legal Must Knows”. This event will take place on May 21st and May 22nd from 9am to 6pm (Doors open at 8:30am)

TPA Presents: 360 Podcast Deals: How Deals Are Changing in 2025

2025 New England Newspaper Convention, Media Law Refresher

Rob Bertsche and Louise Carron will lead a fast-paced primer on how local newsrooms, print or online, can stay enterprising while avoiding legal trouble, covering the basics as well as the latest developments in the law of libel, copyright and fair use, newsgathering, confidential sources, and more.

How I Got My Start: Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Share Their Stories

Louise Carron joins a panel of speakers who will explain how they got their start in the sports entertainment industry, followed by a networking reception.

Legal Risks of Docudramas

Louise Carron will participate in Cardozo’s Entertainment Law Society & FAME Center's panel on the legal challenges surrounding docudramas. From defamation and right of publicity to fair use and licensing, the panel will break down the key legal risks involved in dramatizing real-life events.

EASL Fall Meeting 2024 Day 1: Developing and Financing Independent Film and Theater Productions

Discussing the financing of development and commercial theater productions

The Fair Use Frontier: AI, Copyright, and the Future of Creative Ownership

Louise Carron joins a panel discussing the complex and evolving landscape of AI-generated content and its impact on copyright law and the fair use exception. The broader focus will explore how artists, tech companies, and legal experts are navigating issues of ownership, infringement, and ethical boundaries in AI-created works.

Lawline CLE: The Journey from Podcasts to Film/TV – Legal Considerations and Negotiating Strategies

Podcasts have been described as "Hollywood IP gold". Film, TV studios, and streamers regularly option exclusive rights to turn podcasts into new forms of entertainment. Join Alexia Bedat, partner at Klaris, to learn about what it actually takes to turn a podcast into a film or TV show.

Protect Your Creative Assets: A Panel on Basic Artists' Rights Including Copyright, Moral Rights, and Licensing

Do you know how to protect your works? What to do if someone steals/copies/appropriates your art? What do you do if your work is damaged while on display? What goes into a license agreement? Please join us at The Bishop Gallery on Wednesday, June 5 at 6 PM for answers to these questions and networking among artists and attorneys. Louise Carron will address licensing issues for artists.

The Podcast Show London- 2024: The Art of the Deal: 5 Tips to Negotiate Smartly

There’s no single blueprint for a “good” podcast deal, but there are ways to increase your chances of getting one. Join Klaris' Alexia Bedat for a pragmatic discussion about leverage, how to approach tricky questions like IP ownership (spoiler alert: you can make a good deal without it) and how to plan for when things go wrong (or better yet, when they go well!)

The Podcast Show London- 2024: Podcast Dealmaking: Insights from the Negotiating Table

Closing a deal where everyone feels invested in the success of the content is perhaps the hallmark of a “good deal”- but how do you get there? When do you compromise and when do you hold? What lessons have we learned as in industry and how are deals changing as a result? Join Klaris' Alexia Bedat at the negotiating table for a candid discussion with top industry executives and a look at the current (and future) dealmaking landscape.

Justia CLE Course: Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution

Whether your clients are creating true crime, comedy, or talk show podcasts, a number of agreements are required to turn an idea into a production, including deals with host and guests, underlying rights agreements if the podcast is based on pre-existing IP, and production, licensing, and distribution agreements. Join Alexia Bedat, Partner at Klaris Law PLLC, for an overview of the role of an attorney in the podcast space and what goes into the podcast deal-making and production process.

Strafford CLE: IP Rights and Infringement With Podcasts and Livestreaming

Alexia Bedat featured in this CLE course which guides intellectual property counsel on the IP issues that arise in podcasts and live streaming. The panel will discuss protecting rights in podcasts and live streaming. The panel will also examine the steps to take to minimize the likelihood of infringing upon the IP rights of others when creating and producing podcasts and live streaming.

TPA Presents: Negotiating Smartly – What Do You Really Need to Hold on as a Creator?

Join Alexia Bedat for a practical discussion of do’s and don’ts of podcast deal making with The Podcast Academy on Sept 13 at 12pm ET

Demystifying the New Digital World: AI, Blockchain, Data Protection, and How it Affects the Law

Lance Koonce speaks on a panel at the 2023 World Law Congress' "Peace Through Law" conference about the legal implications of AI and Blockchain technologies.

Podcasting 101: Advising Clients In Preproduction, Production And Distribution

Whether your clients are creating true crime, comedy, or talk show podcasts, a number of agreements are required to turn an idea into production, including deals with host and guests, underlying rights agreements if the podcast is based on pre-existing IP, and production, licensing, and distribution agreements. Join Alexia Bedat, Partner at Klaris Law PLLC, for an overview of podcast distribution agreements and what goes into the podcasting deal-making and clearance process. This program will discuss what goes into the podcast deal-making and production process from conception to derivative work creation including: The IP value of podcasts: rights in and to the podcast; Different types of clients: representing talent vs a production company; Hosts, guests, independent contractors (work-for-hire) agreements; Clearance issues

The London Podcast Show

Join Klaris Partner Alexia Bedat at the London Podcast Show on May 25th where she will be participating in two panels on deal making/legal issues for podcast production companies and producers: “Getting A Good Deal - And How To Avoid Killing One” 12:15-12:45 (GMT) “Legal 101: Can I Even Do That?”: 3:15-3:45 (GMT)

Consensus 2023: The Future of Crypto Media in the Age of AI and Web3

Never has crypto more needed sustainable media outlets that call out bad actors, keep the good ones accountable and separate great ideas from snake oil. But, as exciting as it is to cover this hurly-burly industry, crypto journalists face unique obstacles: weaponized disinformation; steep learning curves; resource imbalances. With blockchain developers devising new tools and decentralized approaches to the economics of digital content, Lance Koonce and other innovators discuss how to foster the reliable, trusted media this industry needs.

TPA Masterclass: Going Global - A Panel Discussion on the International Podcast Deal Making Scene

The world of podcasting is, well, global - join Alexia Bedat, partner at Klaris Law in a dynamic panel discussion with business leaders in podcasting working in French, British, Chinese, Latin American and Middle Eastern markets. The panelists will address current trends in international markets, the kinds of podcasting deals happening now, and how to navigate international IP issues.

Hot Topics for Art Businesses in 2023: NFTs and Sustainability

Phillips and the Responsible Art Market Initiative - RAM present Hot Topics for Art Businesses in 2023: NFTs and Sustainability Thursday 2 March 2023 8:00am–11:00am

Licensing, Copyright, and IP Protection Within Web3

Lance Koonce joins the Amberfi Podcast to discuss how we can create better communal understandings within licensing, copyright, and IP protection within Web3.

Non-Fungible Tokens: What If?

How do copyrights and smart contracts increase the value of non-fungible tokens (NFT), the new digital media asset? How do mere lines of code minted on a blockchain represent a living digital work on the internet? Klaris associate Louise Carron will share the answers to these questions and more at the International Bar Association’s annual meeting in Miami, Florida this November. These new assets are making it possible for creators to imbue physical properties like scarcity, uniqueness, and proof of ownership to digital assets. So is copyright a valuable right here? Do any moral rights remain with the artist? There are new methods and means of monetisation of items that were previously lost to the depths of the internet. But how secure is the (smart) contract covering these rights? NFT’s have brought to the fore the value of smart contract, nevertheless, many challenges remain, specially the uncertainty of international standards, security and privacy issues, and concerns about transparency and anti-money laundering. What safeguards do NFTs warrant?

Thrive Fest 2022

Brooklyn Arts Council’s Thrive Fest 2022 gathers artists, financial advisors, funders, and cultural entrepreneurs to exchange tools, strategies, and networks for financial Thriving! Presented with community partners COPE NYC and Brooklyn Style Foundation, Thrive Fest 2022 cultivates a growth and diversification mindset by creating pipelines to power, opportunity, and inspiration. Klaris’ Louise Carron will be hosting a talk called THRIVE TALK: NFTs, Metaverse and Web3 for Artists. In her talk, Louise will be chatting about what NFTs are, the opportunities they present for income, and how to protect your Intellectual Property in the space.

Podcasting, Seriously — Podcasting Legal 101

You have a great idea for a podcast, but what does it mean to get into the podcast business responsibly as a creator? In this session, Alexia Bedat, a production lawyer at Klaris, will share tips on how to keep yourself legally protected, including when contracts are needed, how to think about your IP (both in the short and long term), whether copyright or trademark registrations should be filed, the RSS feed, and how to avoid getting into trouble for what you say on your podcast.

Non-Fungible Tokens: The Most Hollywood Idea of All?

Major studios and A-list talent have jumped on the NFT bandwagon as part of their merchandising and marketing campaigns, and we are already seeing the legal fallout as digital dreams get caught up in a thicket of IP rights, licenses and online terms of service. Lance Koonce helps get you up to speed on what NFTs are and the traps your clients can encounter as they enter this space.