Other Electives
(Includes approved courses that may not have been offered in the most recent two-year period)

Advanced Topics in Copyright Law (2-3 units)
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the rights and remedies afforded to copyright owners under U.S. law.

Advanced Topics in Intellectual Property (2-3 units)
This advanced course in intellectual property may cover topics such as patent and trade secret law, biotechnology law, copyright law, or trademarks and unfair competition.

Art and Cultural Property Law (2 units)
In this interdisciplinary course we explore how the law shapes and constrains artistic expression. We will focus on the censorship of art, as well as moral rights, the right of publicity, and issues that arise in the art market: stolen art, forgeries, authentication, and agreements for the transfer and commission of works of art. The class frequently considers contemporary art controversies as a means of examining these broader issues. We will also discuss the protection of Indigenous cultural resources and religions, including tangible and intellectual cultural property, its identity, ownership, appropriation and repatriation. We will examine the various domestic legal regimes as they concern areas of Indigenous cultural property, focusing on the preservation of the cultural property of groups as a means to maintain group identity, and assert sovereignty and self determination. (Prerequisite: IP).

Ecosystems and Legal Problem-Solving (2 units)
This course examines problems in the human interaction with the natural environment. Topics include biodiversity and the management and conservation of ecosystems such as coastal areas and estuaries, forests, watersheds and river basins, grasslands and prairies, wetlands, deserts, and mountains. Students study the content and effectiveness of legal and nonlegal mechanisms. Particular emphasis is given to case studies, methods of problem solving, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Strongly recommended: Environmental Law or Land Use Regulation.

Film and Television Law (2-3 units)
This course offers a detailed look at how the law affects the development, financing, and distribution of motion pictures and television programs. Because contracts play an especially important role in this field, the course will emphasize how people in the film and television business negotiate, draft, and interpret agreements. The course also examines the background rules, such as intellectual property and labor laws, that shape those agreements. Rather than court opinions arising out of litigation, the course will focus on case studies illustrating the law's role in the film and television industry.

Gambling Law (2-3 units)
This course covers the law and policy of regulating gambling, one of the fastest growing segments of the entertainment industry. The course will examine the history and current development of, as well as possible future changes to, gambling regulation in California, the United States, and other parts of the world. Topics discussed will include casino gambling, lotteries, pari-mutuel wagering, sports-betting, Indian gaming, and Internet gambling.

Music Publishing, & Licensing (2-3 units)
This course explores the contractual issues that surround the publishing and licensing of music, spoken word, and music synchronized with moving pictures. Students will study general copyright issues, publishing and administration, licensing, performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, etc.), and digital (internet) rights. Students will apply skills learned in intellectual property, agency, and other introductory courses. Topics within the course can include: sources of music - writers vs. publishers; commercials & jingles, copyright filing; mechanical, synchronization and master licensing; residual royalties; establishing & administering a publishing company; music libraries; sub-publishing; public domain works; foreign royalties; venue licenses; and producer points. To fully understand these topics students may be exposed to an overview of record label positions, (music director, music supervisor, director, contractors, A&R, copyists, marketing, promotion, publicity, etc.), AFM agreements, sessions sheets, sample re-use fees, compilation albums and soundtracks. (Required Prerequisite: IP; Recommended Prerequisite: Agency & Partnership)

Real Estate Development and Law (2 units)
This course covers the essentials of the real estate development process and real estate industry that are critical for real estate attorneys to know, and examines specific legal issues that arise in real estate development. Particular emphasis is given to a lawyer’s judgment and skills in representing clients on real estate and land development matters. Prerequisite: Real Estate Transactions & Finance.

Video Games and the Law (2-3 units)
The course addresses the wide variety of legal issues that affect the video game industry, a large and growing part of the entertainment world. In covering the creation of video games, the course discusses the impact of intellectual property rights, employment and labor regulations, and content and crosslicensing agreements. In terms of marketing, the course examines how far the First Amendment goes in protecting video games from censorship. The use of video games raises still other topics for the course to consider, such as video game makers' tort liability for real-world wrongs and players' rights to virtual property. (Recommended Prerequisite: IP)