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Firm Announcements


September 2010
Field Welcomes Gerald Stang

Peterson, Stang & Malakoe has proudly served the Northwest Territories for 66 years. However, with the firm closing it doors, it only seemed natural to join strengths by bringing a positive addition to the Field Law team....


August 2010
Expanding the Field

We are very pleased to announce the newest additions to our Intellectual Property and Technology Group. Neil Kathol, Richard Stobbe and Tom Malyszko will be joining Peter Collins, Tom O’Reilly, Wayne Logan and Lisa Statt Foy. The expanded group will continue to provide practical guidance to our clients in the management of their intellectual property
assets. Neil will lead our newly expanded team. Both Neil and Richard are Registered Trade-Mark Agents (including in Neil’s case, for United States registrations) and Tom is a Registered Trade-Mark and Patent Agent in both Canada and the United States....


Upcoming Presentations


September 16, 2010
Fire Investigation Course

Sharon Stefanyk


November 5, 2010
Round Table Discussion: Complaint Proceedings Primer
Edmonton

Gregory Sim


The Sports and Entertainment Law Group at Field Law has practiced in this unique area of law for over 25 years and has represented hundreds of professional and amateur athletes (including 10 Hockey Hall of Famers, a Formula One competitor and numerous Olympic athletes), world class musicians, award winning and New York Times best-selling authors, publishers, TV and radio broadcasters, actors, film producers, a variety of "Idol Contestants", dancers and entertainment professionals. Our "Celebrities Structures" advice is well received and in demand. Our passion for and experience in the sports and entertainment world is outstanding! We are very proud to have really assisted our great clients in achieving their career goals and love what we do. As we say: "Ready, Set, Pro". Field Law’s services, experience and network in this area include:

Music: international recording artists, numerous western Canadian musicians and their professional associations, recording studios, distribution, financing and publishing, copyright and originality, synchronization and mechanical licenses, 360 deals, band agreements and branding (trade-marks).

Publishing: self publishing and traditional publishing, authors and publishers throughout North America, distribution and financing, copyright issues and "originality" opinion letters, licensing, books/videos/DVD's, etc.

Sports: many professional NHL athletes, including Gordie Howe and other Hockey Hall of Famers, sport associations, management and venues, Olympic athletes, amateur sport participants, racing car drivers, personality rights and endorsements, licensing, trade-marks and celebrity structures.

Film: actors, producers and directors, distribution and financing, copyright, opinion letters, option and purchase agreements.

Adventurers: sponsorship, books, non-profits, copyright, photography, broadcasting, branding, and agreements.