Lawfully Creative

28 April 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 28 April at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on why the Writers' Guild of America and its members are on the verge of a strike. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on entertainment law and media law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 28 April 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores why the negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers seem difficult, at this time. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - the role of writers in motion pictures and TV; - unionised writers: how the Writers Guild of America pulls the strings to improve writers’ fate, and - the other side of the pond. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/wga-authorisation-to-strike/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/autorisation-de-greve-wga/

31 March 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 31 March at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on how entertainment stars and celebrities have become the go-to pool, to select the new creative directors of the luxury houses. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on fashion law and the law of luxury goods? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 31 March 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores why naming an entertainment star as new creative director of a fashion house may be a daring, but ultimately rewarding, strategy. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - inverted pyramid of human resources management; - rise of entertainment stars as fashion designers; - contract between luxury brands & creative directors: freelancing but not really free. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/pharrell-williams-louis-vuitton/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/pharrell-williams-louis-vuitton/

24 March 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 24 March at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on the progress AI has made, in creative fields protected by copyright, and how AI-generated works may be protected by copyright. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on copyright law and technology law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 24 March 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores why these AI technological advancements will revolutionise the copyright rules. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - AI technological advances; - who the main players are in the AI field; - AI's legal challenges, in particular with respect to who has rights to the AI-generated output and who is the author of the AI-generated work, and - how the law can adequately address AI, in order to make it beneficial for the creative industries. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/ai-copyright-protection/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/ia-et-protection-des-droits-dauteur/

13 March 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Monday 13 March at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on the CMA's merger inquiry into Sony's acquisition of Kobalt’s AWAL & KNR. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on competition law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Monday 13 March 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores why this merger inquiry is important for the music industry. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - the specifics of Sony's acquisition of Kobalt's assets, AWAL and KNR; - how the CMA reviewed the acquisition and the outcome of such merger inquiry; - our view on the fairness, accurateness and meaningfulness of the outcome of such merger inquiry. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/cma-merger-inquiry-into-sony-acquisition/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/enquete-de-fusion-cma-sur-acquisition-par-sony/

15 February 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 15 February at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on how freedom of speech in the creative industries has taken a turn for the worse, in recent years. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on freedom of speech in the creative industries? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 15 February 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores what attacks are currently launched on freedom of speech and freedom of the press, around the work and, in particular, in France and the UK. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - A global context of seriously curbed free expression and free press; - How legal systems and tactics are used to silence the creative industries, via attacks on the freedoms of expression and the press; - The use of rap lyrics as legal confessions and evidence in court to ‟put away” and silence artists, and - SLAPP lawsuits to censor, intimidate and silence investigative journalists and authors. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/freedom-of-speech-in-the-creative-industries/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/liberte-dexpression-dans-les-industries-creatives/

7 February 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Tuesday 7 February at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on the litigation case John Lobb Ltd v John Lobb SAS: a disconcerting attempt to void a contract for common mistake. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on the John Lobb Ltd v John Lobb SAS litigation? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Tuesday 7 February 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points relating to this trademark and commercial litigation case. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - the facts; - the procedure in the high court and court of appeal of England & Wales; - a lack of self-awareness and impartial analysis which leads to a public relations' disaster, for John Lobb Limited. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/john-lobb-ltd-v-john-lobb-sas/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/john-lobb-ltd-contre-john-lobb-sas/.

24 January 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Tuesday 24 January at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on how the Chanel group left France, to restructure in London, in the UK. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on how Chanel kissed goodbye to France? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Tuesday 24 January 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points relating to the Chanel restructuring for tax reasons. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - Chanel: a corporate genesis; - Chanel: a recent change of corporate structure which puts the UK on the map, post Brexit; - the legal and tax takeouts from such restructuring, and Frexit, post Brexit. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/how-chanel-kissed-goodbye-to-france/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/comment-chanel-a-dit-au-revoir-a-la-france/.

4 January 2023 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 4 January at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on how private equity is investing in media content production. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on private equity goes to Hollywood? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 4 January 2023, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points relating to private equity investments in media content production. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - Private equity buys stakes in media content production entities; - Infrastructure purchases: soundstages and physical studios are feeling the love too! - Private equity on the Croisette: investors are bullish on indie films, particularly in Europe; - The distribution and downturn risks: heavy reliance on streamers and low valuations. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/private-equity-goes-to-hollywood/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/capital-investissement-va-a-hollywood/.

2 December 2022 | 11:30am London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 2 December at 11:30am London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis on loot boxes in the video game industry. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on loot boxes and video games law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 2 December 2022, 11:30am London time (UK) as she explores the key points relating to loot boxes and their use in video games. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are loot boxes? - Are loot boxes included in the definition of ‟gambling‟ under the UK gambling act 2015 and French law dated 12 May 2010? - Why are loot boxes an issue, as it stands? - What are the UK and France doing to limit the damage caused by loot boxes? Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/loot-boxes/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/loot-boxes/.

25 November 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 25 November at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis of Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster blocked on antitrust grounds. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on corporate litigation law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 25 November 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points raised by the DOJ v PRH and S&S legal proceedings. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are the facts of Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster? - Why overconsolidation would further narrow down the oligopoly that already exists in the book publishing market - More sustained interventionism in mergers & acquisition in the Biden era, consistent with the approach taken in the rest of the world. Check the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/penguin-random-houses-acquisition-of-simon-schuster/ or https://crefovi.fr/articles/lacquisition-de-simon-schuster-par-penguin-random-house/

15 November 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Tuesday 15 November at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis of the Ben & Jerry's v Unilever legal saga, one of the top corporate law cases in 2022. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on corporate litigation law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Tuesday 15 November 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points raised by the Ben & Jerry's v Unilever legal proceedings. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What is Ben & Jerry’s and why is it a peculiar company? - Why are Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever connected? - Ben & Jerry’s v Unilever: legal challenges resulting from a deadlock on Israel, and - Prognosis on who will have the last word pursuant to the acquisition agreement. Check out the written version of our thought leadership content on https://crefovi.com/articles/ben-jerrys-v-unilever/ or https://crefovi.fr/articles/ben-jerrys-contre-unilever/.

28 October 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 28 October at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis of the Druet v Cattelan legal saga, one of the top art law cases in 2022. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on art law? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 28 October 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key points raised by the Druet v Cattelan legal proceedings. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - the facts and procedure; - how Daniel Druet must reverse the presumption of authorship, and - how Mr Druet should bank on being a co-author in a collaborative work, as opposed to claiming that he is the exclusive author. https://crefovi.com/articles/druet-v-cattelan/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/druet-contre-cattelan/

19 October 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 19 October at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will provide an in-depth analysis of the film distribution business model and ecosystem. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on film distribution media - what's next to retain customers? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 19 October 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the key features of film distribution ecosystem and business model. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - which distribution media exist for films; - which contractual models are used to distribute films; - how streaming changed the game in film distribution, and - a need for consolidation and aggregation in the film distribution business model. https://crefovi.com/articles/film-distribution-media/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/medias-de-distribution-de-films/

30 September 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Friday 30 September at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will compare the legal frameworks, in France and the UK, relating to arbitrations. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing how France and the UK converge, and differ, in their respective arbitration frameworks? In other words, which jurisdiction is best, to resolve disputes by way of arbitration? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Friday 30 September 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the Key features of the French and UK arbitration frameworks and how the creative industries can use these to their advantage. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - Leading national, regional and international arbitral institutions based out of France and the UK; - Key features of the French and UK arbitration frameworks - How the creative industries can use the French and UK arbitration systems to their advantage, to resolve disputes https://crefovi.com/articles/arbitration-in-france-the-uk/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/arbitrage-en-france-au-royaume-uni/ Time

21 September 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 21 September at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will analyse the key issues in Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the largest independent video games developer and publisher. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing the key issues of the largest ever acquisition in the video games' industry? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 21 September 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the facts and procedural history of, and decisions handed down in, the merger control procedures undertaken by various national competition authorities around the world, on the Microsoft & Activision Blizzard acquisition. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - Understanding the video games' industry; - the facts about the USD69 billion deal: Microsoft announces its future acquisition of Activision Blizzard - The CMA strikes first and starts a in-depth Phase II investigation of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft https://crefovi.com/articles/microsoft-activision-blizzard-competition-authorities/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/microsoft-activision-blizzard-les-autorites-de-la-concurrence/

14 September 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 14 September at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will analyse the key issues that the Court of Arbitration for Sports (‟CAS”) needs to address, in order to hand down arbitral awards fit for the justice of the 21st century. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing the key issues CAS needs to urgently address, in order to preserve its independence and impartiality? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 14 September 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the facts and procedural history of, and decisions handed down in, recent CAS cases against various athletes and sports officials. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: https://crefovi.com/articles/sports-arbitration-cas/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/arbitrage-sportif-tas/

31 August 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 31 August at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will analyse the enforcement actions taken by the Competition and Markets Authority (‟CMA”) against manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in the musical instruments' sector. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing the approach taken by the CMA to ensure that retailers may freely set their retail prices, online, for musical instruments? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 31 August 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the facts, procedural history of the CMA cases against top industry players Fender, Casio, Yamaha, Roland, GAK and Korg, all heavily fined for Resale price maintenance (RPM). In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are the facts which led to the five cases against major players in the musical instruments' industry? - Why has the CMA decided to take a heavy-handed approach to rectify behaviour, in the musical instruments' sector? What is the procedural history of these five cases? - What are the takeaways from these five CMA cases for suppliers, manufacturers and retailers, from a PR standpoint and competition law standpoint? https://crefovi.com/articles/resale-price-maintenance-in-the-musical-instruments-industry/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/contentieux-resolution-des-litiges/vente-au-detail-a-prix-impose-dinstruments-de-musique/

24 August 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 24 August at 15:30pm London time (UK), and will analyse the 20 years in the making lawsuit University of Massachusetts v L'Oréal, as well as its implications for the global cosmetics giant. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing how a patent infringement dispute may have been resolved in a much more astute and PR-positive way, by French cosmetics behemoth L'Oréal? Here is your chance to join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the facts, procedural history of the legal case University of Massachusetts v L'Oréal, and the lessons the French cosmetics giant must learn from recent developments in this lawsuit. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are the facts which led to the lawsuit University of Massachusetts v L'Oréal? - Why has this lawsuit been dragging on for around 6 years now? What is the procedural history of this long-winding case? - What are the takeaways from this lawsuit for L'Oréal, from a PR standpoint, competition law standpoint and intellectual property law standpoint? https://crefovi.com/articles/university-of-massachusetts-v-loreal/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/universite-du-massachusetts-contre-loreal/

17 August 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 17 August at 15:30pm London time (UK), by taking stock on the recent economic, social and financial advances in the gaming and, in particular, esports, sector. We will then analyse how such thriving digital industry is reshaping the arbitration and mediation framework that applies to sports' disputes. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing how the gaming, esports and virtual sports sectors are reshaping alternative dispute resolution in the 21st century? Join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 17 August 2022, 15:30pm London time (UK) as she explores the advances and headways made in the esports and virtual sports fields, in relation to resolving gaming disputes via alternative dispute resolution. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are the latest advances and trends, in the gaming industry, in relation to esports and virtual sports? Why do such advances matter? - What is the current state of play, with respect to resolving disputes in the esports and virtual sports sectors, and in the gaming industry in general? - What is the future of alternative dispute resolution in the esports and virtual sports fields? How will the current ADR system for sports disputes may apply to esports and virtual sports claims, in the near future? https://crefovi.com/articles/gaming-esports-dispute-resolution/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/gaming-esports-et-resolution-des-litiges/

Renegotiating royalties' rates on music streams with labels: best strategies & techniques for all involved @Annabelle Gauberti 10 August 2022 | 15:30pm London time Crefovi's live webinar will begin on Wednesday 10 August at 15:30pm London time (UK), by taking stock on the recent advances in the renegotiation of royalties' rates on music streams and downloads, with music labels. You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar discussing how labels and music artists can strike a win-win deal, with respect to the split of royalties on music streams and downloads? Join Annabelle Gauberti on Wednesday 10 August 2022, 15:30pm London time as she explores the best avenues the music labels and acts, to resolve their conflicts, decisively, efficiently, confidentially and in a tech-savvy environment, in the post-Brexit era, with respect to renegotiating their royalties' respective shares on music streams and downloads. In this webinar, our expert speaker will discuss: - What are the latest advances and trends, in the music business, in relation to the renegotiation of the royalties' split, between music labels and artists, on streams and downloads? - What are the best negotiation tools and strategies music creators can use, in order to obtain a decisive, efficient and fair renegotiation of their own royalties' share, on music streams and downloads? - What is the future of the contractual relationship between music labels and acts, with respect to royalties' distribution, in post-Brexit UK and in France? https://crefovi.com/articles/four-tet-v-domino/ and https://crefovi.fr/articles/four-tet-v-domino/