Calling all geeks! Emerald City Comicon is
here this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and they're not only bringing the best
in entertainment – they're bringing the law.
On Friday,
amidst your celebrity sightings and signings, stop by these sessions:
Copyright Infringement and the Fair Use Defense
Room: 2B
Time: 1:00PM - 1:50PM
What does copyright protect? What is infringement? When
does "fair use" protect me? What happens if I infringe? Join attorney
Caitlin DiMotta for a primer on copyright infringement, the fair use defense,
& how to understand the difference.
Comics and Healthcare
Room: HALL C (610)
Time: 3:20PM - 4:10PM
This panel will present works from an online exhibit of
comics devoted to the Affordable Care Act and discuss the use of comics to
raise consciousness of health insurance, disability, aging and related public
health issues.
Ethics in Comics
Room: 2B
Time: 4:00PM - 4:50PM
Last year we packed out the hall and delivered the
goods, and this year our team of ethics experts are back to bring you their
latest breakdown on the state of ethics in comics today! Join us as we hit
the books on spandex, blood, and reboots...
On Saturday, you can get your
fill of contracts:
How To Read and Understand Your Next Publishing Contract
Room: 2B
Time: 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Caitlin DiMotta, an attorney dedicated to helping
creators protect their rights and get paid fairly for their work, will show you
how to read through (and understand!) your next contract with a publisher,
client or collaborator.
And on the last day, make time for a talk on terminology:
Creator-Owned vs Work-For-Hire: What Does That Mean,
Really?
Room: 2B
Time: 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Join attorney Caitlin DiMotta as
she provides a comprehensive look at ownership structures in comics: creator-owned,
work-for-hire, and all the variations in between - the good, the bad, and the
outrageous.
Have fun, and don’t forget your cape!
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