Description
Topic 1: Case Developments Impacting the Music Industry
Moderator: Paul Licalsi, Esq., Robins Kaplan, LLP
Speakers: Cynthia S. Arato, Esq., Shapiro Arato, LLP, Ross Bagley, Esq., Pryor Cashman LLP, Brian D. Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC
Topic 2: International Digital Licensing and Copyright Reform
Digital media companies and their lawyers face an array of complex licensing regimes when they expand into international markets. This panel will take a practical focus on commercial and legal issues in the international markets ranging from collection societies and rights to emerging legal developments and deals.
Moderator: Jeff Liebenson, Esq., Liebenson Law and President of International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
Speakers: Alexander Ross, Esq., Wiggin LLP (London), Joe Conyers III, General Manager, Songtrust, Adam Parness, Head of Publisher Licensing & Relations, Pandora
Topic 3: No Direction Home: Tax and Legal Planning for Multi National Groups
Hit songs and the successful bands that record them are not limited to one territory. We now have band members spread over three or four territories, which requires careful coordination of legal and accounting matters. This session traces the legal and accounting issues of a fictional group, its members and corporate entities, from recording to touring, addressing along the way: tax residence, international tax structures, estate taxes without borders, contract jurisdiction shopping and impact of income streams, expansion overseas by US entities, treaty protection and domestic law in a changing environment, royalty remittances, and trademark issues (i.e., Rhianna and Ukulele Orchestra cases).
Moderator: Eric Longley, Chartered Accountant, Prager Metis (UK)
Speakers: Hal Peterson, Prager Metis, Robyn Guilliams, Esq., Goldstein & Guilliams, PLC
Topic 4: Anatomy of a Music Festival
The popularity of music festivals is becoming a dominating force the music industry. Live musical performances are revenue earners for festival owners, promoters and artists alike. For those in attendance, music festivals provide an atmosphere fostering creativity, unity and self-expression, and are also crazy fun. Before the first set starts, there is extensive planning, administration, and organized execution that goes into putting on your favorite music festival. This panel will deconstruct the components of a music festival and take a look into the business and legalities involved in such a venture. Discussions will include: talent buying and programming; safety and insurance; financial planning and concerns; intellectual property implications; and agreements with talent, staff and sponsors.
Moderator: Joyce Dollinger, Esq., Dollinger, Gonski and Grossman
Speakers: Peter Tempkins, HUB International (Insurance Brokers), Peter Shapiro, Promoter (Brooklyn Bowl Founder, et al.), Janine Small, Esq., Janine Small, PLLC, Nicholas Judd, Judd Financial
Topic 5: Planning for Celebrities and Beyond
The recent and tragic passing of Prince has caused renewed focus on the risks of poor planning, or even worse, no planning at all. This panel of experts will present a case study to explore the legal, tax and practical business considerations that should be addressed before this thing called Life comes to an end.
Speakers: Gabe M. Wolosky, CPA, Prager Metis CPAs, LLC, Linda J. Wank, Esq., Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC, Justin Buencamino, (Valuation Expert) Prager Metis CPAs, LLC, Jonas E. Herbsman, Esq., Shukat Arrow Hafer Weber & Herbsman, LLP
NO CLE PROVIDED Keynote: Richard Gottehrer (The Orchard) to be interviewed by Jem Aswad (Billboard) Perspectives: The Music Industry – Where it’s Been and Where it’s Headed
If anyone can provide a broad perspective on the music industry, it’s Richard Gottehrer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Orchard. In 1997, The Orchard was founded to provide independent artists with the ability to sell their music to mainstream audiences.
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| Live Performance Agreements PowerPoint | Available after Purchase | ||
| DOJ Decision and PROs PowerPoint | Available after Purchase | ||
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| Webcast Registrant Information | Available after Purchase | ||
| Agenda | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - Case Developments Panel Outline | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - EMI Christian Music Grp., Inc. et al. v. MP3tunes | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - Kirtsaeng v John Wiley And Sons Inc. | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - TCA Television Corp. v. McCollum, No. 16-134 (2d Cir. 2016) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 1 - VMG Salsoul v. Madonna | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2a - Commission takes first steps to broaden access to online content and outlines its vision to modernise EU copyright rules | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2a - Modernising European Copyright | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2a - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Ensuring the Cross-Boarder Portability of Online Content Services | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2a - State of the Union 2016_Commission proposes modern EU copyright rules for European culture to flourish and circulate | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - Fact Pattern_ No Direction Home | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - HRMC 221 Claim for Averaging of Fluctuating Profits | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - HRMC 222_Circumstances in Which Claim May Be Made | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - UKSC 2013_0068 Judgment_Anson v. Commissioners for HMRC | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - UKSC 2013_0068 Press Summary | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - Comparison of Business Entities | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - Introduction to Residency Under U.S. Tax Law | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - IRS Publication 504 – Divorced or Separated Individuals | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 2b - How to Name a Business _ The U.S. Small Business Administration _ SBA | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3a - Festival Settlement Template Example | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3a - Insurance Definitions | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3a - Live Performance Agreements PowerPoint | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3b - Planning Celebrities and Beyond Outline and Case Study | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3b - Milton H. Greene Archives, INC. v. Marilyn Monroe LLC | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3b - Uniform Principal and Income Act | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3b - Yauch Last Will and Testament | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 3b - 60 Minutes Programs | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - Termination of Transfers under US Copyright Law - Outline - EASL Music Business and Law Conference 2016 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - Article for Program Materials - Termination of Transfers Under the US Copyright Act by Lisa Alter | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - Copyright Statute - 92 chapter 2 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - Copyright Statute - 92 chapter 3 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - 37 CFR Section 201_10 - Notices of Termination of Transfers and Licenses | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4a - 17 USC Sections 203 and 304 - Termination of Transfers under US Copyright Act | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4b - 2005 Bridgeport Music v. Dimension Films Abridged | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4b - Newton_v_Diamond | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4b - Sample WFH Remix Agmt | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 4b - White Paper on Remixes First Sales and Statutory Damages | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - Ethic Program cover hypothetical and discussion outline | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - Ethics Resources 2016 Scalise | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - Ethics Update- CYBER LAW 2016 Scalise | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - Security Breach Notification Laws | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - General Business | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - State Technology | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - sample fcc biz cyber planner | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5a - fcc 10 cybersecurity tips for small business | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5b - Panel Outline - Trends and Outlook For Music Catalog Transactions | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 5b - Indemnification Provisions In Asset Purchase Agreements | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - DOJ Decision and PROs PowerPoint | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - Music Choice DOJ Submission | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - Media Licensees' DOJ Submission | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - DOJ Pre-Motion Letter BMI Fractional Licensing | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - DOJ Pre-Motion Letter Ex A | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - DOJ Pre-Motion Letter Ex C | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - DOJ Pre-Motion Letter Ex D | Available after Purchase | ||
| Panel 6 - Additional Sources | Available after Purchase | ||
| Speaker Biographies | Available after Purchase | ||
| Complete Course Materials (large file) | Available after Purchase | ||