CLE Online

Course Introduction and Land Acknowledgement (9:00 – 9:10)

Darsey Meredith — Programs Coordinator, CLEBC, Vancouver
Jon Festinger, KC (he/him) — Of Counsel, Chandler, Fogden, Lyman Law Corporation and Adjunct Professor, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver
Mark Leung (he/him) — Founder & CEO, Interhouse, Vancouver
Rowan Meredith (she/her) — SJD Student, University of Toronto, Delta

Copyright Law Issues with Generative AI (9:10 – 10:00)

• when are generative AI tools responsible for copyright infringement?
• when do works created through generative AI tools receive copyright protection?
• What do lawyers need to know when advising clients on the use of generative AI tools?

Jon Festinger, KC (he/him) — Of Counsel, Chandler, Fogden, Lyman Law Corporation and Adjunct Professor, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver

BREAK (10:00 – 10:05)

The Law of YouTube and Social Media Platforms (10:05 – 10:55)

• to what extent does contract law replace copyright on social media platforms?
• what issues does this raise with respect to the legitimacy of dispute resolution procedures, Charter protections, and other legal rights?
• what is the current legal framework for Influencer Marketing Disclosures in Canada?

Mark Leung (he/him) — Founder & CEO, Interhouse, Vancouver

BREAK (10:55 – 11:00)

Impacts of Copyright Law on Marginalized Groups (11:00 – 11:55)

• how does copyright law address the creation of accessible versions of works for persons with disabilities?
• how can copyright law better meet the needs of Indigenous communities with respect to the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression?
• how does copyright law affect whose voices are being heard?

Rowan Meredith (she/her) — SJD Student, University of Toronto, Delta

BREAK (11:55 – 12:00)

Round Table and Q&A (12:00 – 12:30)

Jon Festinger, KC (he/him) — Of Counsel, Chandler, Fogden, Lyman Law Corporation and Adjunct Professor, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver
Mark Leung (he/him) — Founder & CEO, Interhouse, Vancouver
Rowan Meredith (she/her) — SJD Student, University of Toronto, Delta