| Design and Artists Copyright Society announces Mark Stephens CBE as new Chair |
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LONDON.- The Design and Artists Copyright Society announced the appointment of Mark Stephens CBE as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, replacing Andrew Potter who steps down in December 2011. Mark Stephens joins the organisation at an important time as debate continues about the future of copyright, and the global recession and public funding cuts impact on visual artists. DACS’ role in helping artists to sustain their practice and livelihood is even more critical than ever. Mark is a senior partner of law firm Finers Stephens Innocent, specialising in media law, intellectual property rights and human rights. Mark was instrumental in the establishment of DACS in 1984 – law firm Stephens Innocent was a home to DACS in the first years after its establishment. DACS Chief Executive Gilane Tawadros says: "We are sad to be parting with Andrew Potter, who has been an exemplary Chair of DACS over the past read full article
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