Rock n Roll Law: Music Copyright Law and Cases Through the Fab Four

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1 Professional Speaker Rock n Roll Law: Music Copyright Law and Cases Through the Fab Four Speaker: Jim Jesse LIVE LIVE WEBCAST Thursday, February 2, 2017 NC Bar Center, Cary CLE CREDIT: 7.25 Hours Includes 1.0 Hour Ethics/ Professional Responsibility UPDATES & REGISTRATION SUMMARY: Get an overview of music copyright law concepts and discover the sources of revenue songs can generate and more all the while, listening to music and audio clips to elaborate on the law. This agenda covers the basics of music copyright law from what is a copyright and how to establish one. Attendees explore the exclusive rights you get with a copyright and what those basic rights mean under federal law. Learn how the music industry has changed over the years and how that affects the law. We also discuss copyright infringement cases and the ethical issues in representing a musical group.

2 Rock n Roll Law: Music Copyright Law and Cases Through the Fab Four #626RRL February 2, 2017 FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE* PHONE* FAX* MAIL** Attn: Accounting, NCBA Foundation, P.O. Box 3688, Cary, NC *Credit cards only. **Please make checks payable to the NCBA Foundation. TUITION LIVE WEBCAST Select format and tuition rate below. REGISTRANT TYPE EARLY BIRD TUITION Received one week prior to program date. REGULAR TUITION Received less than one week prior to program date. WEBCAST TUITION NCBA Member $260 $315 $340 NCBA Paralegal Division Member $170 $225 $250 Non-member $315 $370 $395 Full-time LANC Attorney $170 $195 1st Year Licensed in NC These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition. $99 $124 CLE Passport Holder 6 tokens 6 tokens Judge Clerk of Court Law Professor Law Student Division Member Paralegal Division Student Member These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition or include any MCLE fees. $75 $25 Choose from the applicable Webcast tuition options above. REGISTRANT INFORMATION Please print clearly. 626RRL-B Print Full Name: Firm/Organization Name: Address: City, State and ZIP: Daytime Phone Number: Address: NC State Bar No. (Required for MCLE Credit): PAYMENT Registration is processed only after payment is received. Please print clearly. Enclosed is a check, payable to the NCBA Foundation. Please charge my credit card. Card Number: Expiration Date: Total Amount: Signature:

3 Program Agenda Thursday, February 2, 2017, 7:45a 4:40p 7:45a Registration 8:15 Welcome and Introductions 8:20 Introduction to Copyright Concepts and the Legal Framework of The Beatles and Their Music Publishing Attendees learn the basic legal framework for groups and what should be in a band operating agreement. The role of record labels is discussed along with the constitutional basis for copyright law and how long copyrights last. 8:50 What is a Copyright and How to Obtain One Find out the legal definition of copyright, the two copyrights in every song, and how to establish and register your songs. Discover why it is important to legally register your copyrights and the importance of managers and producers. 9:20 Overview of the Six Exclusive Legal Rights You Get with Your Copyright Find out about the six exclusive rights you get with a copyright and the importance of these from the creator s side as well as for those who want to use their work. 10:05 Reproduction Gain an understanding about the right to reproduce your music, mechanical royalties and cover songs. 10:35 Break 10:45 Distribution Distributing music in various forms The First Sale doctrine Synchronization licensing in TV, movies and commercials 11:15 Public Performance Get informed about live performances, performing rights organizations and what businesses need to do to protect themselves. 11:45 Digital Transmission and Streaming Discuss the two forms of radio and the difference in royalties, the new streaming music model and the digital revolution in music. 12:15p Networking Lunch (included at live program only) 1:00 Derivatives Learn about the right to prepare derivative works and all the facets of music sampling.

4 1:30 Public Display Find out about the right to public display and lyrics. 2:00 The Beatles Songwriting Credits/Lyrics/Joint Authors Attendees learn about how The Beatles credited their songs, the importance of having an agreement with your joint author and the rules of joint authorship. 2:30 Break 2:40 Works Made for Hire/Termination Rights Learn about works made for hire, termination rights, and how to retain ownership in your songs when you bring in others to help. 3:10 Standards in Copyright Infringement Cases and Damages What a plaintiff must prove Defenses in copyright infringement cases Potential damages 3:40 Ethical Issues Regarding Organizational Representation and Issues Relating to The Beatles* Ethical Issues in George Harrison My Sweet Lord Case (The Featured Case)/Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Conflict of Interest MRPC 1.7, 2.1 Ethical Issues Regarding Band/Organization Dissolution MRPC 1.13, 1.14 Ethical Issues and Conflict of Interest in Representing Competing Interests in a Group 4:40 Adjourn * Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit For a person who does not do any intellectual property in my practice, this course was very interesting and straight forward. The best CLE I ve attended in 20 years. This was my 4th time coming to a Rock n Roll Law seminar. I already had my CLE requirements for the year but came because it is so much fun. Very compelling and a great overview of music copyright law. Not only is the presentation fun and entertaining, but I learned much more about the fundamentals of copyright law than I anticipated. Great CLE and well worth the time. Attendeees, Rock n Roll Law: Music Copyright Law and Cases Through The Fab Four

5 Program Information Speaker: Jim Jesse Jim Jesse has been an attorney for 24 years, and has been a full-time CLE presenter since He is the former General Counsel for Cool Music Network (THECOOLTV), which is a 24-hour-a-day music video television network. Previously, he was in private practice. He has founded Rock n Roll Law, and his passion is spreading music law through his seminars. Thousands of attorneys have taken his courses, and he has conducted his music law course now in many states. He is also a member of the Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA). Jesse is a member of BMI and has run his own record label distributing his music. He has written songs for more than 30 years, and has more than 200 songs he has never released. He has studied music history for years. He is the author of The Music Copyright Law Manual and the forthcoming The Musician s Guide to Music Copyright Law. Jesse consults and practices in areas regarding intellectual property, licensing and music law. He has drafted and reviewed hundreds of contracts from small barter deals to multimillion-dollar ones. Hotel Information Contact hotels directly for reservations at the special NCBA room rate. Rates are based on availability and may sell out. Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary Rate: $169 Single/Double. Rate includes a full cooked-to-order breakfast and the manager s evening reception. Reservations: Reference Corporate ID: NCB or NC Bar Rate TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 120 Sage Commons Way, Cary Rate: $114 studio queen with sleeper sofa (Sunday Thursday). Rate includes a complimentary hot breakfast. All rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen. Reservations: Ask for the NC Bar Association corporate rate. BECOME A CLE EVENT SPONSOR for one of our award-winning CLE programs. Contact Jennifer Shapiro, Sponsorship Development Coordinator, at or jshapiro@ncbar.org for compete information.

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