John Baldessari Two Unfinished Letters, 1996
This no-jargon legal advice night for emerging art professionals will cover important things you may not be aware of - whether you're navigating your first contract, grappling with intellectual property, or planning your next creative venture, lawyers at Wedlake Bell will host roundtable sessions offering direct, art-focused legal advice.
This is a rare opportunity to sit down and receive basically free legal advice — this kind of access and insight doesn't come along often.
🌟 NXT GEN Members attend for FREE
Members RSVP as usual below.
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Topics will include:
Employment Contracts
What is normal? What is unfair?
Post-termination restrictions
Intellectual Property clauses
Maternity / Parental Leave
What is a fair internship
Employment: Know Your Rights
The Employment Rights Bill: key upcoming changes in employment law
Casual and zero hours contracts
General principles around discrimination, harassment and bullying
Workplace disputes in practice: informal resolution, grievances and litigation
Business and Commercial Considerations
Initial considerations when setting up a business and what structure (sole trader / partnership / company)
Protecting and exploiting IP assets (e.g. licensing agreements, collaborations, joint ventures)
Contractual protections
Practical considerations
Intellectual Property, Branding and Trade Marks
What is intellectual property
Introduction to trade marks
Choosing a business name
Filing and protecting trade marks
Consignment Agreements
The basics of consignment agreements
Navigating pitfalls and ensuring legal protections
Advice for artists and gallerists
An Introduction to Disputes
How disputes arise
Avoiding and resolving disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Members, RSVP using the form below. At NXT GEN, we're all about supporting one another and building a strong community of emerging professionals. So why not bring a friend? Email nxtgen@awita.london to receive an exclusive NXT GEN Friend's Discount ☆☆
Agenda:
6:30 Arrive
6:45 Short introduction
6:50 - 7:10 Session 1
7:15 - 7:35 Session 2
7:40 - 8:00 Session 3
8:00 - 8:20 Table leads stay seated and members can go around and ask any final questions
8:20 - 9:00 Informal networking and drinks