Sean F. Kane, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to Speak at KC’s "Technotainment" for Attorneys Explored Live Webcast
New York, NY, February 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sean F. Kane, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: "Technotainment" for Attorneys Explored Live Webcast. This event is scheduled for March 09, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Technotainment.html
Event Synopsis:
“Technotainment” or the convergence of technology into new forms of entertainment is a key issue that companies have had to learn to grapple with. Entertainment focused attorneys (including film, TV, video games and virtually any other type of media) and industry watchers must learn to be vigilant with respect to understanding the issues surrounding this rapidly evolving industry.
The Knowledge Group is producing a 2-hour live webcast that will examine the most significant topics in the mix including:
- Copyright and licensing
- Social networking
- Online and mobile advertising
- Litigation of user-generated content
- Rights of privacy and publicity
- Risk factors
- Business and legal issues
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory updates
About Sean F. Kane
Mr. Kane is a member of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's Intellectual Property practice and a member of the Virtual Worlds & Video Games team. Mr. Kane has represented clients on transactional matters involving various entertainment, communications and consumer products business segments, such as video games, virtual worlds, computer software, the Internet, music publishing, records, motion picture (feature and independent films) and television production and distribution. He also has considerable experience litigating complex business disputes in federal and state courts at trial, appellate levels and in ADR forums throughout the country.
Mr. Kane is a member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (Chair of the Computer Games and Virtual Worlds Committee), as well as a member of the Section of Science & Technology Law (Chair of the Virtual Worlds and Multiuser Online Games Committee). He is also a member of the American Arbitration Association IP Panel of Neutrals. Mr. Kane is a member of the Board of Editors of the LJN publication, Internet Law & Strategy.
Mr. Kane has written and lectured extensively on legal topics relating primarily to intellectual property and entertainment issues. Some of his recent articles are: "Virtual Judgment: Legal Implications of Online Gaming", published by IEE Security & Privacy, Vol 7, No. 3, May/June 2009; Chapter Author of "Virtual Property, Real Law", for the book "Settlers of the New Virtual Worlds" published by BookSurge Publishing, August 2008; and "Virtual Worlds, Real World Perils", coauthored with Benjamin T. Duranske and published in Landslide: A Publication of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property, Vol. 1, Number 1 September 2008.
About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. With offices in the world's major financial and technology centers, they counsel clients on all aspects of global transactions and litigation. Their multidisciplinary teams allow them to anticipate trends and offer a 360-degree perspective on complex business and legal issues—helping clients take greater advantage of opportunities and better mitigate risk.
For more information about Sean F. Kane and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP please visit: http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
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For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Technotainment.html
Event Synopsis:
“Technotainment” or the convergence of technology into new forms of entertainment is a key issue that companies have had to learn to grapple with. Entertainment focused attorneys (including film, TV, video games and virtually any other type of media) and industry watchers must learn to be vigilant with respect to understanding the issues surrounding this rapidly evolving industry.
The Knowledge Group is producing a 2-hour live webcast that will examine the most significant topics in the mix including:
- Copyright and licensing
- Social networking
- Online and mobile advertising
- Litigation of user-generated content
- Rights of privacy and publicity
- Risk factors
- Business and legal issues
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory updates
About Sean F. Kane
Mr. Kane is a member of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's Intellectual Property practice and a member of the Virtual Worlds & Video Games team. Mr. Kane has represented clients on transactional matters involving various entertainment, communications and consumer products business segments, such as video games, virtual worlds, computer software, the Internet, music publishing, records, motion picture (feature and independent films) and television production and distribution. He also has considerable experience litigating complex business disputes in federal and state courts at trial, appellate levels and in ADR forums throughout the country.
Mr. Kane is a member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (Chair of the Computer Games and Virtual Worlds Committee), as well as a member of the Section of Science & Technology Law (Chair of the Virtual Worlds and Multiuser Online Games Committee). He is also a member of the American Arbitration Association IP Panel of Neutrals. Mr. Kane is a member of the Board of Editors of the LJN publication, Internet Law & Strategy.
Mr. Kane has written and lectured extensively on legal topics relating primarily to intellectual property and entertainment issues. Some of his recent articles are: "Virtual Judgment: Legal Implications of Online Gaming", published by IEE Security & Privacy, Vol 7, No. 3, May/June 2009; Chapter Author of "Virtual Property, Real Law", for the book "Settlers of the New Virtual Worlds" published by BookSurge Publishing, August 2008; and "Virtual Worlds, Real World Perils", coauthored with Benjamin T. Duranske and published in Landslide: A Publication of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property, Vol. 1, Number 1 September 2008.
About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. With offices in the world's major financial and technology centers, they counsel clients on all aspects of global transactions and litigation. Their multidisciplinary teams allow them to anticipate trends and offer a 360-degree perspective on complex business and legal issues—helping clients take greater advantage of opportunities and better mitigate risk.
For more information about Sean F. Kane and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP please visit: http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
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