Are you a lawyer in the film, television, music, broadcasting, book publishing, or new media industries? Here's your opportunity to delve into the latest developments in entertainment and media law. Over two days, our top-notch plenary sessions bring you up to speed on cutting-edge issues. Our small-group workshops deliver a hands-on approach to the skills and perspectives that matter most to your practice. Add to this the networking events where you can catch up with your colleagues in more informal settings, and that makes it a symposium you can't afford to miss.
Hear about the impact of #MeToo on the entertainment industry
Understand how to deal with social media influencers
Get a primer on eSports and its evolution into an industry
Be aware of the latest developments in entertainment and media law
Learn how to deal with entertainment assets post-mortem
The Law Society of Ontario Donald Lamont Learning Centre 130 Queen Street West Toronto, ON
Thursday, May 2, 2019
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Getting in the Game: What You Need to Know About eSports Now Panellist: Jamie Firsten, Partner, Goodmans LLP
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We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…
