Music Law 101 (2024 Edition)

Stephen Wade Nebgen
Stephen Wade Nebgen
The Law Office of Stephen Wade Nebgen, PLLC

Mr. Nebgen has been practicing entertainment law for over twenty (20) years and been involved in the entertainment industry for over forty (40) years.

David A. Munkittrick
David A. Munkittrick
Proskauer

David Munkittrick is a litigator and trial attorney. His practice focuses on complex and large-scale antitrust, copyright and entertainment matters in all forms of dispute resolution and litigation, from complaint through appeal.

On-Demand: May 30, 2024

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Program Summary

Session I - Music Law – Copyright update – Stephen Wade Nebgen, Esq.

The presentation will give an overview of important new developments in copyright law in the entertainment industry. The presentation will focus on new developments including important copyright infringement cases, developments in the Performance Rights Organizations, and AI.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Overview of copyright
  • Copyright infringement cases
  • PRO’S: BMI going public
  • AI

Session II – Copyright Clarity in Music: Licensing, fair use, and litigation – David A. Munkittrick

The presentation will discuss the intersection of copyright law and music, exploring key aspects such as music licensing, the De Minimis Defense, fair use, public domain, and infringement litigation. It will provide insights into the application of copyright law within the music industry, highlighting the various players involved and offering guidance on how to safely navigate the use of music. Additionally, the presentation will address common misperceptions and myths surrounding copyright and music, aiming to provide clarity, and understanding on these complex issues.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Music licensing
  • The de minimis defense
  • Fair use
  • Public domain
  • Infringement litigation

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Stephen Wade Nebgen_FedBarStephen Wade Nebgen, Esq.| The Law Office of Stephen Wade Nebgen, PLLC

Mr. Nebgen has been practicing entertainment law for over twenty (20) years and been involved in the entertainment industry for over forty (40) years. His clients include film, television and theatre companies, actors/actresses, musicians and many authors and painters. He counsels clients regarding business formation, intellectual property matters in copyright and trademarks, contract negotiations, and other corporate law matters.

Mr. Nebgen is a producer with credits in film, television, theatre, and music. As a producer, Mr. Nebgen produced such prominent Off-Broadway plays as the 20th Anniversary Revival of “Fortune and Men’s Eyes” and “Bert See’s the Light”, which featured Jack Black in his New York theatre debut. Mr. Nebgen worked on such Broadway productions as “Lettice & Lovage”, starring Tony Award winner Dame Maggie Smith, and Andrew Lloyd Webber productions of “Cats” and “Aspects of Love”.

Currently, Mr. Nebgen is producing a modern adaptation of “Othello”, and a short film of the W. H. Auden poem, “The Shield of Achilles.” Also, his children’s book, “Theodore’s Plate,” is currently being adapted for an animated Christmas Special. He received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University summa cum laude, and his law degree from The University of Texas school of Law.

 

David A. Munkittrick_ Proskauer Rose_FedBarDavid A. Munkittrick | Proskauer

David Munkittrick is a litigator and trial attorney. His practice focuses on complex and large-scale antitrust, copyright and entertainment matters in all forms of dispute resolution and litigation, from complaint through appeal. David advises music, publishing, medical device, sports, and technology clients in navigating complex copyright issues and compliance. He has represented some of the most recognized names in entertainment, including Sony Music Entertainment, Lady Gaga, U2, Madonna, Daft Punk, RCA Records, BMG Music Publishing, Live Nation, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Universal Music Group and Warner/Chappell.

Agenda

Session I – Music Law – Copyright update | 12:00pm – 2:10pm

  • Overview of copyright law | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
  • Update on important copyright infringement cases| 12:30pm – 1:00pm

Break | 1:00pm – 1:10pm

  • Update on PRO’s – BMI going public | 1:10pm – 1:40pm
  • Effects of AI in the music industry | 1:40pm – 2:10pm

Break | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

Session II – Copyright Clarity in Music: Licensing, fair use, and litigation | 2:20pm – 3:20pm

  • Music licensing | 2:20pm – 2:30pm
  • The de minimis defense | 2:30pm – 2:45pm
  • Fair use | 2:45pm – 2:55pm
  • Public domain | 2:55pm-3:05pm
  • Infringement litigation| 3:05pm – 3:20pm
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