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2023 Entertainment Law eConference

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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

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 11.50 | 2.25 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 12/31/2024

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1. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Sports, Year Three (Jan 2024)

Daniel Hare, Jeremy M. Evans, Jessica Presnall

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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Sports, Year Three (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

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

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2. On The Road Again: Legal Issues with Music Touring (Jan 2024)

Stephen Henderson, Vikram O. Kadiri, David Shotts

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On The Road Again: Legal Issues with Music Touring (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Stephen Henderson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP - Toronto, ON
Vikram O. Kadiri, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
David Shotts, Marsh McLennan Agency - Dallas, TX

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3. Case Law Update (Jan 2024)

Stan Soocher

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Case Law Update (Jan 2024)

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

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

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4. Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence (Jan 2024)

John R. Riley

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Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

John R. Riley, U.S. Copyright Office - Washington, DC

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5. Chatting ChatGPT (Jan 2024)

Stephen Henderson, Brent A. Turman

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Chatting ChatGPT (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Stephen Henderson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP - Toronto, ON
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally - Dallas, TX

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6. Legal and Business Concerns in True Crime Podcasting (Jan 2024)

Gordon P. Firemark

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Legal and Business Concerns in True Crime Podcasting (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Gordon P. Firemark, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles, CA

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7. Protecting an Artist’s Legacy with Estate and Intellectual Property Succession Planning (Jan 2024)

Tamera H. Bennett, Daniel L. White

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Protecting an Artist’s Legacy with Estate and Intellectual Property Succession Planning (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

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

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8. Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases (Jan 2024)

Stan Soocher, Neville L. Johnson

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Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO
Neville L. Johnson, Johnson & Johnson LLP - Beverly Hills, CA

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9. LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast (Jan 2024)

Tamera H. Bennett, Gordon P. Firemark

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LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast (Jan 2024)

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!

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

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

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10. Drafting Fair Use, Defamation and Other Rights Clearance Opinion Letters for Your Productions (Jan 2024)

Christopher Perez

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Drafting Fair Use, Defamation and Other Rights Clearance Opinion Letters for Your Productions (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Christopher Perez, Donaldson Callif Perez LLP - Los Angeles, CA

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11. Navigating the Complexities of Copyright Termination and Recapture Rights  (Jan 2024)

Adam Rich, Gwendolyn Seale

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Navigating the Complexities of Copyright Termination and Recapture Rights  (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Adam Rich, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - New York, NY
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX

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12. Navigating the Minefield of AI-Generated Content (Jan 2024)

Ken Pajak, Sy Damle, Ken Doroshow

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Navigating the Minefield of AI-Generated Content (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Ken Pajak, Pajak Law, PLLC - Austin, TX
Sy Damle, Latham & Watkins LLP - Washington, DC
Ken Doroshow, Recording Industry Association of America - Washington, DC

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13. Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable (Jan 2024)

Stephen Starks, J. Carlos Kuri, Monica Paul

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable (Jan 2024)

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.

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Entertainment Law Institute

Stephen Starks, Live Nation Entertainment - Dallas, TX
J. Carlos Kuri, SXSW - Austin, TX
Monica Paul, Dallas Sports Commission - Dallas, TX