Speaking truth to power is an experience unlike any I have had before. It is at once intimidating, exhilarating, difficult and yet also strangely easy. On Sept 27th I testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of the small claims bill commonly referred...
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Copyright Small Claims: Is It Really Enforceable?
by Jenna Close | Advocacy, Small Claims Report, Strictly Business Blog
There have been some excellent questions in response to my recent post, POV: Small Claims from a Photographer's Perspective. One in particular stood out as a very important item to address. Mike Klipper, the lawyer who has been instrumental in helping ASMP with the...
Point of View: Small Claims from a Photographer’s Perspective
by Jenna Close | Advocacy, Copyright Reform, Small Claims Report, Strictly Business Blog
I recently had the opportunity to represent ASMP and the photography community at a two-day roundtable organized by the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property (CPIP). The participants included 17 scholars (professors of law), 7 lawyers, 1 association...
Chapter Program Spotlight: Southeastern Film & Photo Conference
by Jenna Close | Chapter Highlights, Strictly Business Blog
ASMP interviewed South Carolina Chapter President Brian Dressler about their flagship program, the Southeastern Film and Photo Conference. Can you give us a basic description of the program? The ASMP/SC Southeastern Film & Photo Conference has been held in the...
Chapter Program Spotlight: Ladies Power Brunch
by Jenna Close | Chapter Highlights, Strictly Business Blog
ASMP e-interviewed LA Chapter Vice President Amy Tierney about how they manage their Ladies Power Brunch event. Can you give us a basic description of the program? The event was called “The 2nd Annual Ladies Power Brunch”. The purpose of the event was to network and...
Dispatch from the Road: Southeast Asia
by Jenna Close | Strictly Business Blog
Every year I try very hard to get away and reboot. This usually takes the form of international travel if at all possible. Leading up to a trip I route all purchases through my credit cards and save my miles as well as my pennies, which I can usually stretch...