27th Annual
CUTTING EDGE ENTERTAINMENT LAW SEMINAR
August 22 – 24, 2019
InterContinental Hotel
New Orleans
“A Brave New World in Entertainment Law”
Covering Recording Contracts, Publishing Contracts, Termination of Transfer, Copyrights, Neighboring Rights, Entrepreneur Crowdfunding (JOBS Act), Filmmakers Agreements, VR/Interactive laws,
Thursday, August 22, 2019
9:00 – 10:00 AM Professionalism – The Ornery Adversary [Legal/ CLE 1.0 cr. hr.]
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?
Speakers:
10:15 – 12:15 PM Legal and Business Considerations when Advising Clients Creating and Operating Music Labels. [Legal/Business CLE 2.0 cr. hr.]
Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.
Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements
Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including the organization structure, income streams, standard agreements, and organizations that can help with the independent label’s success.
Speakers:
Noon Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PM Ethics after #MeToo [Legal/CLE 1.0 cr. hr.]
This panel will cover rules of professional conduct when engaged in the discovery process, including best practices for preservation, the collection of electronic documents and protecting client’s information.
Speakers:
2:45 – 3:45 PM Damage Control: Dealing with high profile Talent – What happens when an artist, athlete or celebrity has a run in with the law? [Legal/ CLE 1.0 cr. hr.]
The discussion will center on the analysis of the legal issues related to representing athletes and entertainer involved in contract negotiations when there is a crisis, and representation is needed with the media and in the courtroom. The panel will also cover changes in legal business issues under various collective bargaining agreements
Speakers:
4:00 – 5:15 PM Trademark: Branding – Considerations in Gaming and Cannibiz [Legal/ CLE 1.25 cr. hr.]
This panel will cover trademarks, piracy, combating counterfeit goods, and strategies for proper licensing and derivatives products.
Speakers:
Friday, August 23, 2019
9:00 – 10:30 AM Funding Deals and How to Successfully Finance Ventures – Advising entertainment entrepreneurs [Legal/ CLE 1.5 cr. hr.]
This panel will address various funding methods and deal points entrepreneurs can pursue when seeking financing. Including traditional banking, equity investors, and crowdfunding.
Speakers:
10:45 – 12:15 PM Copyrights Changes in the Age of the Music Modernization Act [Legal/ CLE 1.5 cr. hr.]
From the impact of the MMA, the latest on the “Mechanical Licensing Collective,” and termination of copyrights.
Speakers:
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 PM Legislative Updates [Legal/CLE 1.0 cr. hr.]
Covering the Music Modernization Act, content distribution, and the new technologies
Speakers:
1:30 – 2:30 PM Litigation Updates [Legal/CLE 1.00 cr. hr.]
Latest case law – Current Trends and Hot Topics
Speakers:
2:45 – 3:45 PM Legal and Business Issues in Independent Films – Financing – Tax Credits – Production – Distribution [Legal/Film CLE 1.00 cr. hr.]
This panel will provide an overview of completing and launching an independent film.
Speakers:
4:00 – 5:15 PM Music, $$ and Synch Licensing: a Brave New World [Legal/ CLE 1.25 cr. hr.]
This panel, by the authors of the best selling music business book “Music, Money and Success” (8th edition), will explain the ins and outs of what the deals look like, the short and long term money that can be made and where this area is heading in the future.
Speakers:
Saturday, August 24, 2019
9:00 – 10:00 AM Legal Practice Management: Do’s and Don’s of Building a Successful Entertainment Law Practice [Legal/ CLE 1.0 cr. hr.]
New Orleans has become a hub for music, film and TV industries, but what does that mean for an attorney and their independent music and filmmaking clients. This panel will walk you through the process of maintaining communication with clients, client funds management, making sure the filmmaker/client engagement letters are correct. Review user-generated content rights and procedures with filmmaker clients. Establishing a disbursement system for staff fees payment. Review intellectual property agreements, tax credit financing incentives, and distribution.
Speakers:
10:15 – 11:45 AM Broadway Musicals: the Contracts, Royalties, and Economics [Legal/ CLE 1.5 cr. hr.]
Whether you are a creator, producer or investor, the Broadway Musical is the surest way to “rags or riches” This panel will discuss the many different types of music licensing deals, contracts, and practices that come into play when dealing with the four basic types of musicals.
Speakers:
12:00 – 1:15 PM Building Music Communities: Public Policy, Non-Profits and Music Businesses in Partnership [Legal/Business CLE 1.25 cr. hr.]
Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain and sustain the important business of music in our communities.
Speakers:
1:30 – 3:00 PM Presentation: Honoring Attorney Ellis Jay Pailet – Presentation and reception honoring the career of pioneer entertainment law attorney.
Book Signing – MUSIC, MONEY AND SUCCESS, 8th Edition – Celebrating of the release of Todd and Jeffrey Brabec’s best-selling book on the entertainment industry.
New Orleans has become a hub for music, film and TV industries, but what does that mean for an attorney and their independent music and filmmaking clients. This panel will walk you through the process of maintaining communication with clients, client funds management, making sure the filmmaker/client engagement letters are correct. Additionally, it will review user-generated content rights and procedures with filmmaker clients establishing a disbursement system for staff fees payment review intellectual property agreements, tax credit financing incentives, and distribution.
Speakers:
Everyone has a role! Selecting talent, communicating, songwriting, therapist and just some of the hats management and publicity professionals shaping the future of an artist or record label brand.? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Taking up the challenge of encouraging students and educators to view themselves as problem solvers, developing the skills needed to work with others to make a difference. Dr. Peter Cho, Musician, Executive Dean Delgado Community College West Bank Campus, Moderator
Presenting:
Whether you are a creator, producer or investor, the Broadway Musical is the surest way to “rags or riches” This panel will discuss the many different types of music licensing deals, contracts, and practices that come into play when dealing with the four basic types of musicals.
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
What does success look like? What are your triumphs and losses?
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
The often-sampled music that can be found in songs from artists such as Yo Gotti, Cardi B and Beyonce, has its roots in New Orleans Street Parades (aka Secondlines), pea-popping and the rhythms of Professor Longhair, Eddie Bo and Earl King. This panel will host New Orleans “Bounce Royalty” and record entrepreneurs who are bringing it to the international entertainment world. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
With the increased interest in the music industry from banks and investors, the New Orleans Music Economy (NOME) Study being conducted to assess the present economics of the New Orleans music industry and creating a road map for future growth. Join us as we have stakeholders and pundits discuss this important moment in New Orleans future economy. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Presented by 2112Chicago Tech · Music · Film Incubator
Reception follows presentation
This panel will address various funding methods and deal points entrepreneurs can pursue when seeking financing, including traditional banking, equity investors, and crowdfunding.
Speakers:
Interviews – Performances – Critiquing
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
Performances by: TBA
– Discussions among songwriters on inspirations, techniques, valuable tips, songwriting computer programs – Y/N. [Room: Frenchmen, 2nd Fl]
Interviewer: Barry Coffin, CEO, MusicSupervisor.com
Subjects:
Artists: TBA
This panel follows the impact of the MMA, the latest on the “Mechanical Licensing Collective,” and termination of copyrights.
Speakers:
Cutting Edge CE joins with “Live At Heart” one of Scandinavia’s biggest festivals and conferences, to help Cutting Edge’s attendees “discover the sensational opportunities present in the Swedish entertainment market. Hear from music executives, filmmakers, and musicians as they highlight business opportunities in Orebro, Sweden, and the entirety of Scandinavia.
[Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Drew Young, Owner, Good and Plenty Records (Moderator)
Artists: TBA
Covering the Music Modernization Act, content distribution, and the new technologies
Speakers:
The keynote speaker, Josh Young will join other professionals in discussions to learn how the process works for getting yours into commercials, movies, and TV.
Speakers:
Latest case law – Current Trends and Hot Topics
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
This panel will provide an overview of completing and launching an independent film.
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
This panel, by the authors of the best selling music business book “Music, Money and Success” (8th edition), will explain the ins and outs of what the deals look like, the short and long term money that can be made and where this area is heading in the future.
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
Agents, talent buyers, managers, and festival producers must understand what their audience is looking for and when to introduce the new artist. Join booking and touring professionals as they explain their methods and rationale for booking and representing artists.
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Part II Talent Disruption – Performance Critiquing
Speakers:
Performances by: TBA
Hosted by Talent Developer Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)
Speakers:
Performances by: TBA
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 delays matters? How do you get the most out of your negotiation? How do you save a deal from going south?
Speakers:
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
[Production note: Day Showcases are acoustic original music performances, handheld percussion allowed, 10 min. 2 song maximum – These “Day’cases” are organized for artists to gain direct input from industry experts, artists will be critiqued on ability as a singer/songwriter]
Performances by: TBA
Moderated By: Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation
Session I: The “NEW” Music Industry Overview – Success in the music business requires both pieces of knowledge of the traditional music industry structure and a keen understanding of how music is sold today. This session of the Music Entrepreneur Initiative discusses how are innovative entrepreneurs changing the business model. How entrepreneurs can organize their income streams into an effective business strategy. Duration: 30 minutes
Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation
Session II Case Study – Operating A Recording Studio in the Modern Music Economy – The studio environment is its music ecosystem–what are the new models employed that help musicians, producers, and record labels/investors complete their projects? Recording studios can be creative training spaces for entrepreneurs. Duration: 30 Minutes
Subject: Rabadash Recording Studio
Speakers:
Session III Legal Advice for Music Entrepreneurs – Entertainment attorneys provide an overview of contracts, agreements, and negotiating strategies music entrepreneurs will encounter when setting up, establishing and growing their business. Duration: 45 Minutes
Speakers:
Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.
Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements
Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.
Speakers:
Artists TBA
This panel will consist of a combination of an artist, a producer, managers, and a record executive who will relay their experiences and views on the pathways to success for today’s women artists. Is the definition of success, another patriarchal system with false conclusions? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Performing artists: TBA
This panel will cover rules of professional conduct within #Me Too litigation. Privacy, morals, and interpretation of conduct during the discovery process will be examined, including best practices for preservation, the collection of electronic documents and protecting client’s information.
Speakers:
Follow the panelists’ discussion on how they select artists and how they work with newly signed artists. The panelist will also advise artists who perform live for the panel on how they might improve their chances to get signed and distributed.
[Room: Frenchmen RM, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
The discussion will center on the analysis of the legal issues related to representing athletes and entertainer involved in contract negotiations when there is a crisis and representation is needed with the media and the courtroom. The panel will also cover changes in legal business issues under various collective bargaining agreements
Speakers:
Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA
Artists: TBA
3:15 – 4:00 PM
Part I – The Art of Making a Great Recording or at least a good one –
The panel will cover the Do’s and Don’ts of studio recording, mixing and mastering techniques. The panelists will discuss their methods of creating good records. Followed by Sound Stage performances where panelists will critique artists recordings or performance. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
4:00 – 4:30
Part II – Sound Stage – Unplugged Performance Critiquing Session
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
This panel will cover trademarks, piracy, combating counterfeit goods and strategies for proper licensing and derivatives products.
Speakers:
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
Performances by: TBA
[Day’case Performances – 10 min. 2 songs max] [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Ever wonder how songs are picked for movies? Exactly how do they do it? participate in a “LIVE” pitch sessions with music supervisor Barry Coffing! Barry will bring film clips from current projects and Cutting Edge Composers will be able to play finished songs for possible film and TV placements. [What will you learn? You will gain insight into the Dos and Don’ts of preparing your music for submission to music supervisors.]
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Presenter:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were
2:00 – 3:00 PM
National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge
Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of show that too place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.
Speakers
5:00 –
Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 4:30 PM
[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were
2:00 – 3:00 PM
National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge
Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of shows that took place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.
Speakers
5:00 –
Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club
1:00 – 4:30 PM
[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were
2:00 – 3:00 PM
National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge
Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of show that too place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.
Speakers
5:00 –
Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
[Production note: Day Showcases are acoustic original music performances, handheld percussion allowed, 10 min. 2 song maximum – These “Day’cases” are organized for artists to gain direct input from industry experts, artists will be critiqued on ability as a singer/songwriter]
Performances by: TBA
Interviews – Performances – Critiquing
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
Performances by: TBA
– Discussions among songwriters on inspirations, techniques, valuable tips, songwriting computer programs – Y/N. [Room: Frenchmen, 2nd Fl]
Interviewer: Barry Coffin, CEO, MusicSupervisor.com
Subjects:
Everyone has a role! Selecting talent, communicating, songwriting, therapist and just some of the hats management and publicity professionals shaping the future of an artist or record label brand.? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Moderated By: Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation
Session I: The “NEW” Music Industry Overview – Success in the music business requires both pieces of knowledge of the traditional music industry structure and a keen understanding of how music is sold today. This session of the Music Entrepreneur Initiative discusses how are innovative entrepreneurs changing the business model. How entrepreneurs can organize their income streams into an effective business strategy. Duration: 30 minutes
Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation
Session II Case Study – Operating A Recording Studio in the Modern Music Economy – The studio environment is its music ecosystem–what are the new models employed that help musicians, producers, and record labels/investors complete their projects? Recording studios can be creative training spaces for entrepreneurs. Duration: 30 Minutes
Subject: Rabadash Recording Studio
Speakers:
Session III Legal Advice for Music Entrepreneurs – Entertainment attorneys provide an overview of contracts, agreements, and negotiating strategies music entrepreneurs will encounter when setting up, establishing and growing their business. Duration: 45 Minutes
Speakers:
Taking up the challenge of encouraging students and educators to view themselves as problem solvers, developing the skills needed to work with others to make a difference. Dr. Peter Cho, Musician, Executive Dean Delgado Community College West Bank Campus, Moderator
Presenting:
Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.
Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements
Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
Cutting Edge CE joins with “Live At Heart” one of Scandinavia’s biggest festivals and conferences, to help Cutting Edge’s attendees “discover the sensational opportunities present in the Swedish entertainment market. Hear from music executives, filmmakers, and musicians as they highlight business opportunities in Orebro, Sweden, and the entirety of Scandinavia.
[Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Drew Young, Owner, Good and Plenty Records (Moderator)
Artists: TBA
What does success look like? What are your triumphs and losses?
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.
Speakers:
Artists TBA
This panel will consist of a combination of an artist, a producer, managers, and a record executive who will relay their experiences and views on the pathways to success for today’s women artists. Is the definition of success, another patriarchal system with false conclusions? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
The often-sampled music that can be found in songs from artists such as Yo Gotti, Cardi B and Beyonce, has its roots in New Orleans Street Parades (aka Secondlines), pea-popping and the rhythms of Professor Longhair, Eddie Bo and Earl King. This panel will host New Orleans “Bounce Royalty” and record entrepreneurs who are bringing it to the international entertainment world. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
The keynote speaker, Josh Young will join other professionals in discussions to learn how the process works for getting yours into commercials, movies, and TV.
Speakers:
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 4:30 PM
[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]
In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were
2:00 – 3:00 PM
National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge
Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of shows that took place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.
Speakers
5:00 –
Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club
Performing artists: TBA
Artists: TBA
Follow the panelists’ discussion on how they select artists and how they work with newly signed artists. The panelist will also advise artists who perform live for the panel on how they might improve their chances to get signed and distributed.
[Room: Frenchmen RM, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
With the increased interest in the music industry from banks and investors, the New Orleans Music Economy (NOME) Study being conducted to assess the present economics of the New Orleans music industry and creating a road map for future growth. Join us as we have stakeholders and pundits discuss this important moment in New Orleans future economy. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Artists: TBA
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Presented by 2112Chicago Tech · Music · Film Incubator
Reception follows presentation
Artists: TBA
Artists: TBA
3:15 – 4:00 PM
Part I – The Art of Making a Great Recording or at least a good one –
The panel will cover the Do’s and Don’ts of studio recording, mixing and mastering techniques. The panelists will discuss their methods of creating good records. Followed by Sound Stage performances where panelists will critique artists recordings or performance. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
4:00 – 4:30
Part II – Sound Stage – Unplugged Performance Critiquing Session
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Speakers:
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.
Performances by: TBA
[Day’case Performances – 10 min. 2 songs max] [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Artists: TBA
Agents, talent buyers, managers, and festival producers must understand what their audience is looking for and when to introduce the new artist. Join booking and touring professionals as they explain their methods and rationale for booking and representing artists.
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Part II Talent Disruption – Performance Critiquing
Speakers:
Performances by: TBA
Hosted by Talent Developer Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)
Speakers:
Performances by: TBA
Ever wonder how songs are picked for movies? Exactly how do they do it? participate in a “LIVE” pitch sessions with music supervisor Barry Coffing! Barry will bring film clips from current projects and Cutting Edge Composers will be able to play finished songs for possible film and TV placements. [What will you learn? You will gain insight into the Dos and Don’ts of preparing your music for submission to music supervisors.]
Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl]
Presenter:
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 delays matters? How do you get the most out of your negotiation? How do you save a deal from going south?
Speakers:
New Orleans has become a hub for music, film and TV industries, but what does that mean for an attorney and their independent music and filmmaking clients. This panel will walk you through the process of maintaining communication with clients, client funds management, making sure the filmmaker/client engagement letters are correct. Additionally, it will review user-generated content rights and procedures with filmmaker clients establishing a disbursement system for staff fees payment review intellectual property agreements, tax credit financing incentives, and distribution.
Speakers:
This panel will address various funding methods and deal points entrepreneurs can pursue when seeking financing, including traditional banking, equity investors, and crowdfunding.
Speakers:
Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.
Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements
Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.
Speakers:
Whether you are a creator, producer or investor, the Broadway Musical is the surest way to “rags or riches” This panel will discuss the many different types of music licensing deals, contracts, and practices that come into play when dealing with the four basic types of musicals.
Speakers:
This panel follows the impact of the MMA, the latest on the “Mechanical Licensing Collective,” and termination of copyrights.
Speakers:
Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.
Speakers:
Covering the Music Modernization Act, content distribution, and the new technologies
Speakers:
Latest case law – Current Trends and Hot Topics
Speakers:
This panel will cover rules of professional conduct within #Me Too litigation. Privacy, morals, and interpretation of conduct during the discovery process will be examined, including best practices for preservation, the collection of electronic documents and protecting client’s information.
Speakers:
The discussion will center on the analysis of the legal issues related to representing athletes and entertainer involved in contract negotiations when there is a crisis and representation is needed with the media and the courtroom. The panel will also cover changes in legal business issues under various collective bargaining agreements
Speakers:
Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA
This panel will provide an overview of completing and launching an independent film.
Speakers:
This panel will cover trademarks, piracy, combating counterfeit goods and strategies for proper licensing and derivatives products.
Speakers:
This panel, by the authors of the best selling music business book “Music, Money and Success” (8th edition), will explain the ins and outs of what the deals look like, the short and long term money that can be made and where this area is heading in the future.
Speakers: