By Kat Grant, St. Louis University School of Law Memes are everywhere. They are an inescapable aspect of pop culture. But have you ever wondered if a meme is copyrighted, or made a meme and thought can I copyright this? Well, the short answer is it depends. What Are Memes? A meme can be any image or series of images…
By Helena Guye, University of Missouri School of Law Before we begin, it is important to set out some definitions. While it is fairly common for people to use the terms “font” and “typeface” interchangeably, distinctions should be noted: A font is the underlying computer program that controls how a collection of characters and numbers (sometimes called glyphs) is displayed. A…
By McKenna McAreavy, St. Louis University School of Law Technology makes it easier than ever for listeners to consume music, but on the flip side it has greatly complicated how creatives behind the music are paid. Though live performances are still going strong, the straightforward act of buying music has largely become a thing of the past. Music streaming apps, such…
By Helena Guye, University of Missouri School of Law While perhaps not its most controversial recent decision, the United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that will have a notable impact on prospective copyright holders. The unanimous ruling inFourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation v. Wall-Street.com, published in March 2019, ultimately holds that before an individual or entity can bring a lawsuit…
Wednesday, May 15 at 4:00 PM at Armstrong Teasdale, 7700 Forsyth 2.0 Hours of Missouri CLE or CPE Ethics Credit Our lively discussion will use “ripped from the headlines” examples to examine some of the hard choices board members face when carrying out their oversight responsibilities, including: clarifying roles, conflict of interest, D&O insurance and statutory protection for board service,…
We're pleased to announce that we'll be moving into the High Low, The Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s new literary arts venue in Grand Center. The renovated 2-story building, 3301 Washington, will open this summer. It will include office suites, workspaces for writers, a cafe, library, event space and gallery. “We couldn’t be more excited,” said VLAA Executive Director Sue Greenberg. “Our…
VLAA Co-founder Marvin J. Nodiff is selling naming rights to characters in his forthcoming whodunit, The Pinball Lawyer. Money raised from the sale will support VLAA. If you'd like to have your name, or the name of a loved one (including a pet), immortalized in his novel, please make a $150 donation no later than March 20. You’ll be thanked…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has dismissed Pulphus v. Ayers, the lawsuit challenging the removal of Untitled #1, a painting by St. Louis artist David Pulphus, from a U.S. Capitol high school student art exhibit. The unanimous three-judge decision did not address the First Amendment issues raised by the case. Instead, the November 30 ruling declared…
Our annual "thank you" holiday reception will be held in the MADE, 5127 Delmar, on Thursday, December 6, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The free event will feature self-guided tours of the new makerspace and live music by Paul Niehaus IV. RSVP here About MADE MADE stands for Makers, Artists, Designers and Entrepreneurs. The new facility, which opens later this month, will…
Service organizations like the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and VLAA understand that although most artists are running small businesses, too many are unfamiliar with business concepts that can help them move towards more sustainable careers. NYFA’s second edition of The Profitable Artist draws on the Brooklyn-based organization’s many years of top-notch professional development programs. Written for artists…