eConferences

This year, the Choice of Entity Fundamentals is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities. Choice of Entity is not merely a tax driven exercise because so many non-tax factors are equally important. Join our group of seasoned practitioners discussing the important considerations and current trends impacting the client’s choice among partnerships, LLCs, S Corps, and more recently C Corporations. Find out what’s driving the choice between LLCs and C corps as the “go to” vehicles of choice for start ups and businesses that are restructuring.

LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, now in its 33rd year, features a distinguished faculty of practitioners and academics covering the latest developments in unincorporated entities. The program provides great forms, model agreements, coverage of best practices for key clauses and provisions, and analyzes issues faced by practitioners. 2024 highlights include: Two-part Case Law Updates Showcasing a survey of recent Texas cases addressing significant issues (fiduciary duties, piercing the entity veil, and more) in the context of LLCs and partnerships (including limited partnerships and LLPs). Hear the latest developments affecting members, owners, and partners in the areas of employment, including enforcement of non-competition and nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality and more. “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”: S Corp, LLC, and Partnership Divisions, examines how to spin-off, split-off, or split-up a passthrough entity, including business and tax considerations and pitfalls for the unaware. The Security of State provides updates and resources to make tour transactions with the office easier including information on their system modernization program with a review of online service available in the new SOS portal. Explore practical considerations for business lawyers and their clients when businesses are considering bankruptcy. Earn 3.00 hours of legal ethics including a presentation on Integrating the New Texas Disciplinary Rules and Changes Into Your Practice.

Entertainment Law 101 is 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.

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. Topics 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

LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, now in its 32nd year, features a distinguished faculty of practitioners and academics covering the latest developments in unincorporated entities. The program provides great forms, model agreements, coverage of best practices for key clauses and provisions, and analyzes issues faced by practitioners. 2023 highlights include: Hear the latest updates in Texas case law, as well as filing tips and administrative guidance from the Secretary of State. Examine recent cases under state and federal law exploring the boundaries of “What is a Security?”. Hear a summary of selected bills passed in the 2023 Texas Legislature affecting partnerships and limited liability companies.  Texas Two-Step: What’s all the Fuss About? Provides a summary of the state of play in this zone. Covenants Not to Compete and the Proposed FTC Ban covers the proposed rule, the status of potential opposition to the rule, as well as what businesses should do to prepare in the event the rule is approved in its current form.

Back this year, the Nuts and Bolts of LLCs, LPs and Partnerships is a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners and a great introduction for those new to the area of unincorporated entities. This workshop covers pre-formation decisions and considerations, such as choice of entity and jurisdiction, formation and post-formation filing issues with the Secretary of State, issues faced when drafting company agreements, litigation tips, and participate in a moderated Q&A segment with the panel.