2024 Entertainment Law eConference

The Reality of Reality: Getting a Show Pitch to the Network (Jan 2025)

A discussion of the best ways to get a project to a network for development and potential production and the importance of Shopping and Co-Production Agreements.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Jonathan Nowzaradan, Megalomedia - Austin, TX
Michael Norman Saleman, Law Offices of Michael Norman Saleman - Austin, TX

Cross-Border Issues in the Entertainment Industries: Canada x U.S. (Jan 2025)

Discuss cross-border issues typically arising in the entertainment industries with a particular focus on the music and film/TV industries.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Lindsay Bailey, Lindsay Bailey Law Corporation - Austin, TX and Vancouver, BC
Lori Massini, Thunderbird Entertainment - Vancouver, BC

Annual Roundup of Notable Entertainment Industry Court Rulings (Jan 2025)

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

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Stan Soocher, Esq., Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

Anti-SLAPP Case Study: Dealing with Defamation, Business Disparagement, and Social Media  (Jan 2025)

Using a recent case, explore the business disparagement claims asserted against a prosthodontist and his dental practice, and the subsequent dismissal of these claims with a Chapter 27 Anti-SLAPP Motion to Dismiss. Stemming from a series of Instagram live videos, Kenneth Wilstead a/k/a “Dr. Kenny Smiles” sued Dr. Ortiz for business disparagement and invasion of privacy.  However, using publicly available information, Wilstead’s claims were rebutted by informing the court of a likely and entirely unrelated basis for why Wilstead’s business had declined: his character and practices had been called into question by certain of his current and prospective female patients.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Laura K. Lavernia, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX

Contests and Sweepstakes Law (Jan 2025)

Discover best practices for optimizing the success of contests and sweepstakes while minimizing risks such as inadvertent lotteries, gambling law violations, winner disputes, and public relations mishaps. Gain insight into recent legal developments and their implications for structuring and managing promotional activities.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Joy R. Butler, Law Office of Joy R. Butler - New Jersey and Washington, DC

The Ins and Outs of Negotiating an Indie Label’s Recording Deal (Jan 2025)

As major record labels stand back and watch to see which new artists generate traction in the marketplace, the "indie" record labels have stepped into the void to engage in the artist development phase. From bare bones distribution style arrangements to all encompassing 360-style deals, whether with or without advances or recording funds and with a wide range of royalty arrangements, this panel will touch on the deal point highlights of the modern indie label deals.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Wallace E.J. Collins III, Law Offices of Wallace E.J. Collins III - New York, NY
Lynn Morrow, Adams and Reese LLP - Nashville, TN

Licensing Pre-Existing Content for Audio Visual Works (Jan 2025)

Get practical guidance on minimizing legal risks when clearing music, images, footage, and other creative content for audio-visual productions. Gain insight into the industry developments that are reshaping and challenging the licensing and rights clearance process.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Joy R. Butler, Law Office of Joy R. Butler - New Jersey and Washington, DC

Closing the Case and the File: How to Ethically Terminate a Representation When Completed (Jan 2025)

Explore the recommended procedures you should have in place to ethically handle both the intake side of client matters, but also what is involved in “closing” files.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX

The Rise of Sports Content in the Streaming Era (Jan 2025)

Dive into the complex world of sports content production and distribution in the streaming age. Explore the intricate IP, licensing, and business challenges faced by studios, distributors, and subjects in creating docuseries, documentaries, and live sports broadcasts. And examine how regional sports network instability is impacting professional teams and their devoted fans in this rapidly evolving media landscape.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Jeremy M. Evans, California Sports Lawyer - Newport Beach, CA
Baron E. Ojogho, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment - San Antonio, TX

The Aftermath of Recent Strikes (Jan 2025)

The contract updates and legal issues that resulted from the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Stephanie K. Hay, The Hay Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
Gordon P. Firemark, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles, CA

AI Litigation and Legislative Roundup (Jan 2025)

A discussion of key legal issues and proposed legislation impacting the intersection of creative content and AI programs.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Stan Soocher, Esq., Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

Crossover Creators: A Legal Guide to Multi-Industry Success (Jan 2025)

Today's creators aren't just artists—they're global brands. Crossing over into brand collaborations, product lines, and new industries presents exciting opportunities but also complex legal challenges. Whether it’s negotiating deals, protecting intellectual property, or navigating global markets, advising your clients in this multi-industry landscape requires a nuanced approach. Explore real-world case studies (Pharell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Snoop Dog, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, MSCHF)  and provide practical insights into navigating the evolving creator economy.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Polina Ivko, Adwar Ivko - New York, NY
Andrea N. Perez, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P. - Dallas, TX

Is the Clock Ticking? A Discussion of TikTok's Legal Issues and the Platform's Future (Jan 2025)

Legal problems are anything but a new phenomenon for TikTok and its parent company, Bytedance, from issues relating to copyright infringement to data privacy and national security concerns. Examine TikTok's music licensing practices and the fallout from large rightsholders pulling their catalogs from the platform, along with the most significant legal challenge TikTok has been faced with to date --- the divest-or-ban law.

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
Chris Castle, Christian L. Castle, Attorneys - Austin, TX
Amy K. Sanders, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

Austin City Limits at 50: Q&A with Terry Lickona (Jan 2025)

Originally presented: Nov 2024 Entertainment Law Institute

Laurie Gallardo, KUTX 98.9 - Austin, TX
Terry Lickona, Austin City Limits - Austin, TX