33^rd Annual

Entertainment Law Institute

PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Austin Nov 9-10, 2023 AT&T Conference Center
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25

$495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $595 after Oct 25

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25

Live Webcast Nov 9-10, 2023
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25

$495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $695 after Oct 25

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25

Register

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INSTITUTE SPONSOR
Bell Nunnally

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Overview

Don't miss the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), now co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media.

The full agenda will be coming soon! Topics will include:

NIL Update
Legal Issues with Music Touring
Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence
True Crime Podcasting: Legal Issues and Considerations
Protecting an Artist's Legacy with Estate Planning
Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases
LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast
Drafting Fair Use Opinion Letters and Defamation Letters for Your Productions
Copyright Termination and Renegotiating Old Deals
Navigating the Minefield of AI Generated Content
The Business of Rock & Roll Photography
Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable

Join us a day early for Entertainment Law 101—a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn what it takes to become a sports lawyer, understand the ins and outs of running an independent music business, gain the essentials of copyright and trademark law for working in the arts, and more.

WEDNESDAY ELI WELCOME EVENT!
Following the 101 program, join TESLAW at Scholz's Biergarten and Bowling Alley for food, fun and bowling! Free for ALL conference attendees and faculty. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 November 9, 2023
Day 2 November 10, 2023

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Nov. 9, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Amy E. Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC - Austin, TX
This agenda is still in development. Updates to topics and speakers will be posted as available.
7:30 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Sports, Year Three

A discussion of where things stand in the world of NIL and where they could be headed. Topics include NCAA policy, state and federal legislation, IRS and tax issues, international student-athletes, donor collectives, group licensing, and more.

Moderator:
Daniel Hare, Varsity Search and Baylor University - Waco, TX
Panelists:
Jeremy M. Evans, California Sports Lawyer - Newport Beach, CA
Jessica Presnall, Big 12 Conference - Irving, TX
9:30 am

0.75 hr

On The Road Again: Legal Issues with Music Touring

Whether they’re taking an Econoline van or a Gulfstream private jet, your music clients are bound to have questions relating to their tours. From insurance coverage to crew agreements to immigration issues and more, discover what you need to know to advise your clients properly.

Stephen Henderson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP - Toronto, ON
Vikram O. Kadiri, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
Andrew Littlejohn, Higginbotham - Fort Worth, TX
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Case Law Update

An annual roundup of notable court rulings, including Texas judicial decisions, that impact the practice of entertainment law.

Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence

The last year has seen a dramatic expansion in the use of generative AI technologies, which has prompted questions about the copyrightability of AI-generated works. Get up to speed on the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI initiative, walk through the Office’s views on registering works generated in whole or in part by AI, and answer some frequently asked questions.

John R. Riley, U.S. Copyright Office - Washington, DC
12:15 pm

0.25 hr ethics

Chatting ChatGPT

Get a fast-paced introduction to emerging AI technologies that lawyers need to know about, including a demonstration of these breakthroughs with a focus on the risks of using these technologies without understanding how they work.

Stephen Henderson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP - Toronto, ON
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally - Dallas, TX
12:30 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 9, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
TEXAS STAR AWARD AND LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:50 pm

Texas Star Award Presentation
1:00 pm

0.75 hr

Legal and Business Concerns in True Crime Podcasting

Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™ provides an in-depth analysis of the legal landscape, issues and considerations that arise when producing true crime podcasts, including intellectual property, plagiarism, defamation, privacy concerns, and more. Gain valuable insights that can be applied to your practice and clients in the podcasting industry.

Gordon P. Firemark, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles, CA
1:45 pm

15-Minute Break
2:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Protecting an Artist’s Legacy with Estate and Intellectual Property Succession Planning

Discover the untold consequences of neglecting estate and IP succession planning as a recording artist/songwriter and delve into the complex web of copyrights, trademarks, and publicity rights arising posthumously. Hear practical steps and real-world examples to make a plan and to tackle a failure to plan.

Tamera H. Bennett, Bennett Law Office, PC - Lewisville, TX
Daniel L. White, Ward White PLLC - McKinney, TX
3:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases

Enjoy tales of litigation in entertainment and media cases including net profits in motion pictures and TV, theft of idea and copyright infringement cases, libel, and class actions against record companies, talent unions and movie studios.

Moderator:
Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO
Panelist:
Neville L. Johnson, Johnson & Johnson LLP - Beverly Hills, CA
4:00 pm

Adjourn to Networking Reception

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Nov. 10, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally - Dallas, TX
8:00 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr

LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast

Join us for a special live edition of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast, where you'll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as co-hosts Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark produce the November episode of our groundbreaking podcast. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see the magic happen and stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments in the entertainment industry!

Tamera H. Bennett, Bennett Law Office, PC - Lewisville, TX
Gordon P. Firemark, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles, CA
9:30 am

1.00 hr

Drafting Fair Use Opinion Letters and Defamation Letters for Your Productions

What do clearance attorneys need to think about when drafting opinion letters regarding rights issues for their clients? Hear from an expert who has written rights clearance opinion letters for hundreds of projects, ranging from true crime documentaries to scripted films based on or inspired by true stories. Learn what clients, insurance companies, distributors and other stakeholders come to expect when reviewing an opinion letter for films and television programs.

Christopher Perez, Donaldson Callif Perez LLP - Los Angeles, CA
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.25 hr

Lazzari Prize Award Presentation and Paper Summary

Award Recipient TBD
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Navigating the Complexities of Copyright Termination and Recapture Rights

The realm of termination and recapture rights under the U.S. Copyright Act presents a labyrinth full of pitfalls for practitioners which can result in their clients losing their "second bite at the apple." Hear an overview of Sections 203 and 304 of the Copyright Act, discuss the termination process in the context of music from providing notice to potentially settling and negotiating new deals with publishers and labels, and examine the results of recent court cases in this ever-evolving area of copyright law practice.

Adam Rich, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - New York, NY
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
Friday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Amy E. Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC - Austin, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

NETWORKING LUNCH AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
(In Austin Only)

Network with colleagues and converse with conference faculty and other entertainment law experts in multiple practice areas and firm sizes. Lunch is included in registration.
1:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Navigating the Minefield of AI-Generated Content

The spread of generative artificial intelligence has raised a host of questions in areas of law spanning copyright, right of publicity, privacy and others. Hear perspectives on those emerging questions and where the law may be headed.

Moderator:
Ken Pajak, Pajak Law, PLLC - Austin, TX
Panelist:
Sy Damle, Latham & Watkins LLP - Washington, DC
Ken Doroshow, Recording Industry Association of America - Washington, DC
2:00 pm

15-Minute Break
2:15 pm

1.00 hr

The Impact of Warhol v. Goldsmith: In Conversation with Lynn Goldsmith

In May of 2023, the US Supreme Court released its landmark decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith. Join Lynn Goldsmith herself in conversation with photography attorney Thomas Maddrey, and hear the story behind the case that signals a generational shift in what courts deem "transformational" use.

Moderator:
Thomas Maddrey, American Society of Media Photographers - Dallas, TX
Panelist:
Lynn Goldsmith, Lynn Goldsmith Photography - Nashville, TN
3:15 pm

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable

Explore legal issues facing major entertainment events, from the bid process through the after-action report, and look behind the curtain at what goes into the show.

Moderator:
Stephen Starks, Live Nation Entertainment - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
J. Carlos Kuri, SXSW - Austin, TX
Monica Paul, Dallas Sports Commission - Dallas, TX
4:15 pm

Adjourn
TESLAW'S TOP EVENT PICK!

Faculty member, Lynn Goldsmith, will host a photography exhibit at Modern Rocks Gallery on Friday 11/10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Day 1 November 9, 2023
Day 2 November 10, 2023

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Conference Faculty

Tamera H. Bennett

Bennett Law Office, PC
Lewisville, TX

Sy Damle

Latham & Watkins LLP
Washington, DC

Ken Doroshow

Recording Industry Association of America
Washington, DC

Jeremy M. Evans

California Sports Lawyer
Newport Beach, CA

Gordon P. Firemark

Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark
Los Angeles, CA

Lynn Goldsmith

Lynn Goldsmith Photography
Nashville, TN

Daniel Hare

Varsity Search and Baylor University
Waco, TX

Stephen Henderson

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Toronto, ON

Neville L. Johnson

Johnson & Johnson LLP
Beverly Hills, CA

Vikram O. Kadiri

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Dallas, TX

J. Carlos Kuri

SXSW
Austin, TX

Andrew Littlejohn

Higginbotham
Fort Worth, TX

Thomas Maddrey

American Society of Media Photographers
Dallas, TX

Ken Pajak

Pajak Law, PLLC
Austin, TX

Monica Paul

Dallas Sports Commission
Dallas, TX

Christopher Perez

Donaldson Callif Perez LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Jessica Presnall

Big 12 Conference
Irving, TX

Adam Rich

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
New York, NY

John R. Riley

U.S. Copyright Office
Washington, DC

Gwendolyn Seale

Mike Tolleson and Associates
Austin, TX

Stan Soocher

Entertainment Law & Finance
Denver, CO

Stephen Starks

Live Nation Entertainment
Dallas, TX

Award Recipient TBD

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally
Dallas, TX

Daniel L. White

Ward White PLLC
McKinney, TX

Planning Committee

Amy E. Mitchell—Chair

Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC
Austin, TX

Tamera H. Bennett

Bennett Law Office, PC
Lewisville, TX

Gwendolyn Seale

Mike Tolleson and Associates
Austin, TX

Stan Soocher

Entertainment Law & Finance
Denver, CO

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally
Dallas, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Monday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com

California – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 15.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 12.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also be required to sign-in at the registration desk if you are attending in-person - please see staff onsite for more details. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

California – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

Oklahoma – 15.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 12.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 12.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 9-10, 2023 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Nov 9-10, 2023

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys)
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 3, 2023

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 6, 2023

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys)
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Oct 25, 2023

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 3, 2023

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 6, 2023

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

A room block is available at the AC Hotel Austin-University, just a short walk to the AT&T Conference Center. A special room rate of $249 is available until October 17th, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can reserve your room by visiting their website here.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21

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33rd Annual

Entertainment Law Institute

​PRESENTED BY The University of Texas School of Law Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Austin Nov 9-10, 2023 AT&T Conference Center $595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25 $495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $595 after Oct 25 $535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25 $475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25

Live Webcast Nov 9-10, 2023 $595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25 $495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $695 after Oct 25 $535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25 $475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25

Register

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Related Conference

Entertainment Law 101

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Nov. 9, 2023

Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 9, 2023

Friday Morning, Nov. 10, 2023

Friday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 2023

Conference Faculty

Tamera H. Bennett

Sy Damle

Ken Doroshow

Jeremy M. Evans

Gordon P. Firemark

Lynn Goldsmith

Daniel Hare

Stephen Henderson

Neville L. Johnson

Vikram O. Kadiri

J. Carlos Kuri

Andrew Littlejohn

Thomas Maddrey

Ken Pajak

Monica Paul

Christopher Perez

Jessica Presnall

Adam Rich

John R. Riley

Gwendolyn Seale

Stan Soocher

Stephen Starks

Award Recipient TBD

Brent A. Turman

Daniel L. White

Planning Committee

Amy E. Mitchell—Chair

Tamera H. Bennett

Gwendolyn Seale

Stan Soocher

Brent A. Turman

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Bell Nunnally

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33^rd Annual

PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Austin Nov 9-10, 2023 AT&T Conference Center
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25

$495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $595 after Oct 25

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25

Live Webcast Nov 9-10, 2023
$595 Individual | $695 after Oct 25

$495 Small Firm (5 or fewer attorneys) | $695 after Oct 25

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $635 after Oct 25

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $575 after Oct 25