Navigating Copyright Challenges and Maximizing Protection in the News Aggregation Era

This course provides attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of copyright law, fair use, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the context of news aggregation platforms. Attorneys will explore the fundamentals of copyright protection, the rights of copyright owners, and the limitations of copyright law. The course examines the DMCA’s provisions and their impact on online service providers and copyright holders.
Participants will also analyze the challenges and legal implications of news aggregation on copyright enforcement, fair use, and the evolving media landscape. Practical strategies for copyright protection, licensing, and enforcement will be discussed, with a focus on addressing the unique issues attorneys face when representing clients in the digital age.
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Attorney | Hendershot Cowart P.C.
A native of Fort Hood, Texas, Raymond L. Panneton has built a national litigation practice with deep Texas roots. Practicing throughout the state since 2013, he represents clients nationwide facing complex business and intellectual property litigation, including non-compete violations, breach of contract matters, and fraud and misrepresentation. Whether through a jury trial, arbitration, or mediation, Raymond ensures that his clients receive detailed, results-oriented representation. Raymond’s precision and deft legal strategies have earned him recognition as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers” by H Texas Magazine, as well as Young Lawyer of the Year by the Bell County Bar Association. He is an active member of the Bar, holding senior leadership positions within the American Bar Association and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Raymond has also been elected a fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation. Raymond earned his J.D. from the Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Prior to law school, he attended Baylor University’s Honor College, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, as well as minors in Church-State Studies and Criminal Justice. When not in the office or courtroom, Raymond is an active member within his community and within his parish. He can often be found walking his dogs with his family or enjoying Houston’s vibrant restaurant scene.

PODCAST HOST | LEARNFORMULA
B.C. is a working actor, storyteller, comedian, teacher, DJ, writer, consultant, and more (including a professional patient) with a love of running, yoga, darts, and disc golf. Along the way, he found an intense love of conversation and a burning excitement for what others are passionate about. Learning something new, about someone new, every day is a mantra he often repeats… sometimes aloud in the produce section of the grocery store despite strangers' concerned stares.