Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)

08/26/2026

From Napster to Sampling to AI: Copyright Law’s Role as the Sheriff to Emerging Technology https://buff.ly/mJpgwbf

Copyright law rarely meets new technology at the start. More often, it arrives after technology, and those behind it seeking to push (or ignore) the...

08/26/2026

Australia Bans Generative A.I. From Official Music Charts https://buff.ly/RuXOydp

Under new rules, recordings developed using generative A.I. will only be allowed if they are “substantially human-made,” the peak body says.

08/25/2026

For people interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization….

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
11a - 1p

WALA 501(c)(3) Basics: Governance Requirements and Best Practices Workshop

Course Description:
The role of the Board of Directors in a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is often misunderstood. This program will give you an overview of what is expected and required of a nonprofit organization’s leadership to help you avoid the most common legal mistakes related to nonprofit governance.

In this program, we will cover the basics of the fiduciary duties of Board members, the role of officers, committees, and employees, personal liability exposure and protections, navigating conflicts of interest and core tax exemption requirements, Board meeting best practices, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: this workshop is intended mainly for people with established nonprofits rather than people in the early stages of the nonprofit formation process, but all are welcome.

Presentation Q&A w/ Ben Takis, Takis Nonprofit Law PLLC

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994953463512?aff=oddtdtcreator

For people interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

08/24/2026

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch https://buff.ly/Zap2xpm

In the suit, Lauren J. Salkin claims the Paramount hit features a number of striking similarities to her proposed show 'Sovereign Nation.'

08/20/2026

Motion Picture Association Strikes Deal with ByteDance for IP Protections in AI Video, Image Models https://buff.ly/G7AmABM

The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance said the two struck a deal for IP protections in ByteDance’s AI generative products.

08/20/2026

Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters name https://buff.ly/n8iY3bb

The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.

08/19/2026

Tuesday, September 15 @ 11am - WALA 501(c)(3) Basics: Governance Requirements and Best Practices

ANNOUNCING! The 2026 Fall WALA Creative Entrepreneurs Series is Sept 22 - Oct 27, Tuesdays 11am (online)

- https://mailchi.mp/785574500b5c/wala501c3sept15

08/18/2026

Round Hill Files $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Suits Against Suno, Anthropic https://buff.ly/689veA8

"There is simply nothing fair about a company using theft to build for purely commercial purposes a multi-billion dollar business while those from which they steal receive nothing," Round Hill said.

08/18/2026

ByteDance signs AI copyright pact with Hollywood trade group https://buff.ly/Tl5ec33

ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association on Monday signed an ​agreement to strengthen copyright safeguards ‌on the Chinese company's AI video and image-generation models, months after the ​Hollywood trade group challenged its ​handling of intellectual property.

08/12/2026

Copyright Is for Suckers: A Brief History of Unofficial Movie Sequels https://buff.ly/SIHQPm4

From "Never Say Never Again" to "Piranha II" and "Cruel Jaws," unofficial sequels are a major part of movie history.