New Trends and Hot Topics in Music, Film and Interactive Contracts

Including…

Publishing, Copyrights and Trademark Update

Other visual medias (TV, Video games, Internet, Advertising, etc.)

The Cutting Edge aims to present a concise examination of the legal paperwork a practicing attorney or entertainment executive will use in protecting or enforcing the rights of their clients or understanding their professional responsibility.

Thursday, September 27, 2011

8:00 – 5:00pm Registration

9:00 – 10:30am Transactional Issues: Identifying Disputes in Recording/Film Contracts and Artist Agreements in the

A review of essential clauses and important negotiation techniques to help attorneys and music executives protect their clients and companies in a music world of visual medias (Film, TV, Advertising, Theatrical Trailers, Video Games, etc.)

Double Dipping
360 Deals
Revenue Sharing
Global Rights Deals
Double Distribution Fees (1.5 cr. hrs.)

10: 45 – 12:00pm Patents, Trademark and Copyright Issues in Representing Entertainment New Technology Entrepreneurs. (1.25 cr. hr.)

12:10 – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30 – 2:30pm Ethics: Conflict of Interest: The Slippery Slope (1.0 cr. hr.)

The panelists will discuss the dangers of being too close to the project, the record company and the artist. You can’t represent everyone.

2:40 – 4:10pm Music and Beer: Reviewing Booking Agreements to Protect Clients Rights in Content generated from LIVE Performances (1.5 cr. hr.)

Panelists will review important points in booking agreements covering digital content generated (YouTube, live CDs, etc.) and discuss the uses of content generated from performing in nightclubs, festivals and concert venues, the rights of the venue, the artist, and the record.

4:15 – 6:00 Beer and Bar-B-Que Party/Showcase

Sponsored by: Pabst Blue Ribbon and Austin, TX based, T-Watts Amplifiers

Friday, September 28, 2012

8:00 – 5:00pm Registration

9:00 – 10:00 am Litigation: Royalty fee disputes, Artists – Record Label/Production Company Litigation. (1.0 cr. hr.)

10:10 – 11:10 Legislative Update: Termination of Copyright Transfer, Radio Royalty Legislation and should Section 115 be brought back? (1.0 cr. hr)

Is now the time to review potential revenue reforms such as the Section 115 Reform Act (SIRA). The panelists will discuss recent actions and talking points on legislative actions.

11:20 – 12:20 Entertainment “Futures” Are You Buying? (1.0 cr. hr.)

Panelists will discuss the future of entertainment and the structure being contemplated for deal points in future revenue streams

12:30 – 1:15 Lunch- Box Lunch

1:25 – 2:15 Keynote Interview: Subject: Michael Koch, CEO, Entertainment One, U. S. (1 cr. hrs)

2:30 – 4:00 Across All Platforms: Complexities of Licensing in the Digital Age

Fast growing and powerful drivers of music, film, sports and media, the digital world has energized the entertainment industry. (1.5 cr. hrs)

This panel will cover the intellectual property issues (e.g. Licensing) and Deal Points in negotiating for your clients

4:00 – 5:30 Keynotes Reception
Cutting Edge features a Keynote Interviewee and a Keynote Speaker

Saturday, August 25, 2007

8:00 – 12noon Registration

9:00 – 10:00am Professionalism – The Ornery Adversary: What do you do when the attorney on the other side is being unprofessional, or nasty, or simply impossible? What do you do when you have an adversary who stalls, doesn’t return calls, or simply delays matters? How do you get the most out of your negotiation? How do you save a deal from going south? (1 cr. hr.)

10:10 – 11:30 The Evolution of Film Distribution – The digital revolution and other technological innovations have open access to every filmmaker’s Holy Grail: Distribution! (1.3 cr. hrs)

The discussion will center on the changes in distribution channels and the latest developments in on-line, cable, satellite and other delivery methods.

11:45 – 1:00 pm Reality TV: What – How – Where?

Reality Television popularity in Recent Years has made it important to know what is Reality TV, how it works, what is the future of Reality Television. (1.25 cr. hrs)

The panel will discuss the issues related to the development, financing, production, distribution and future of Reality Television.

Common agreements, legal and entertainment issues in locating, working with, and negotiating with sales agents and distributors of independent films in the United States and abroad. Comprehensive overview of financing films, with a review of Louisiana’s incentive program including tax credit and production incentive issues, financing alternatives and insurance options. (2 cr. hr.)