NARM Entertainment Law Conference

Where

Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street, New York City

When

September 28, 1-5:30 PM EST

Discussion Topics & Speakers

After YouTube and Veoh: Have Courts (or Congress) Failed Creators or Struck the Right Balance?
Prominent lawyers will debate recent judicial decisions interpreting the DMCA’s notice-and-takedown safe harbor, and discuss business, enforcement and legislative options for all stakeholders.

• Rich Bengloff (A2IM)
• Tom Lane (Winston & Strawn)
• Stanley Pierre-Louis (VP, Associate GC for IP and Content Protection, Viacom)
• Ken Steinthal (Greenberg Traurig)

The Developing Storm of Copyright Termination: Who Wins, Who Loses, and How Will it Really Work?
This panel will discuss the policy rationale underlying copyright termination, the practical challenges and costs of exercising termination rights, and the business opportunities that termination creates.

• Joel Schoenfeld (Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp; former eMusic GC and RIAA GC)
• Neil Rosini (Franklin, Weinreb, Rubell & Vasallo)

The Digital First Sale Doctrine: Who Owns — or Licenses — Digital Products and Content?
This panel will debate several ongoing cases that may define whether purchasers of games, music and business software are “owners” or merely licensees, and whether the first sale doctrine has any continuing viability.

• Veronica Abreu (Director and Counsel, Intellectual Property, eBay)
• Jennifer Pariser (Sr. VP, Litigation and Legal Affairs, RIAA)
• Sandra Aistars (VP and Associate GC, IP, Time Warner)
• Seth Greenstein (Constantine Cannon)

Registration

NARM Members $249, Non-members: $299

Register at: http://musiclaw0928.eventbrite.com/

Other Notes

Application for accreditation of this course or program in New York is currently pending.
Application for accreditation of this program in New Jersey is currently pending.

A2IM exists for its members. A2IM has been active in the Performance Rights negotiations with radio. In addition, A2IM has found thousands of dollars for members. This is a great chance to meet Rich and network with your fellow members!

There is no cost for this event, but we would appreciate an RSVP if you are planning to attend.

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When: Thursday September 9, 2010

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Guest: A2IM’s President Rich Bengloff

Where: Conference Room

34 Music Square East

Nashville, TN

RSVP via phone or email to Krista Slinkard at 615-460-7077 or krista@militarymusic.com

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Details

When: Tuesday, September 21^st (2p – 4p Pacific Time)

Where: Mitchell, Silberberg, & Knupp offices @ 11377 W. Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90064 | MAP

RSVP to attend to jim.mahoney@a2im.org by end of day Friday, Sept. 17 so we have a proper headcount.

Due to space limitations and to facilitate dialog we must limit this invite senior executives only so please forward this only to those on your team who you believe would best represent your company at such an event.  We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your participation.

Special thanks to Mitchell, Silberberg, & Knupp for hosting.

Best regards,

Jim Mahoney

Future of Music Coalition is generously offering A2IM members a 15% discount off of registration for their upcoming Policy Summit in Washington DC (Oct. 3-5).  Register by September 3^rd and pay only $195 (saving $34 off of the $229 rate; rates increase after Labor Day but the 15% discount will still be in effect).

To register using our discounted rate click 

Taking place at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Future of Music Coalition’s annual Policy Summit features timely conversations about music in an increasingly networked, digitized world.  Network with and hear from confirmed speakers Tom Silverman (TommyBoy), Amaechi Uzoigwe (Definitive Jux), Bryan Calhoun (SoundExchange), Dick Huey (Toolshed), Ian Rogers (Topspin), Patrick Sullivan (RightsFlow), Tim Westergren (Pandora), Alex White (Next Big Sound) and many more.

To learn more about Future of Music Policy Summit read:  http://futureofmusic.org/events/future-music-policy-summit-20

These events will be organized by A2IM’s Licensing & Publishing Committee, New Media Committee and NYC Chapter co-chairs. Big thanks to The Recording Academy for hosting this event and to Consolidated Independent for making it possible!

Wednesday, August 25 from 7-9PM

Palihouse Holloway, 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA

Please RSVP to jen@a2im.org

The Americana Music Association is offering A2IM members a $350 registration rate from now through August 20^th.  That is $100 off the current AMA non-member rate ($450).

A2IM President Richard Bengloff will be moderating a panel on Independent Labels and a panel on The Future Of The Music Industry on Friday.

For more information about the conference and festival go to http://americanamusic.org/index.htm?id=18349&sid=18332

Beginning right after the work day, Licensing Day in Chicago will feature a panel discussion on the rise of new media in the advertising world, how budgets have changed, and how independent music plays into this equation. Featured on the panel are music supervisors from DraftFCB, Beta Petrol, and DDB. Immediately following, we’ll have a beer & wine reception to further discuss topics from the panel. Special thanks go to all who have volunteered their time for this event, and especially to The Recording Academy for hosting this event and Magic Hat Brewing Company for donating the frothy beverages!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Music & Advertising Conference here.

Please RSVP to jen@a2im.org.

Panel One: Music supervisors discuss how they work with directors and producers. How songs are chosen for television programs including researching pre-existing recordings, choosing score composers/artists, and final execution (working on the dub stage). Confirmed panelists include PJ Bloom (Neophonic), Gary Calamar (GO Music Services), Kevin Edelman (Metalman), Nora Felder (Picture Tunes) & Robin Urdang (Reel Music). This panel will be moderated by Lucille Hunt of Mack Avenue Records.

Panel Two: Licensing representatives discuss how they work side by side with music supervisors and studios to deliver music licensed to specific terms and criteria. What flies and what does not…current licensing trends. Confirmed panelists include Jay Fialkov (WGBH) and Matt Lilley (MCL Music). This panel will be moderated by Nate Nelson of Stones Throw Records.

Panel Three: Promotional creatives discuss how they create the best sell for their television programs using music in advertising campaigns on television, internet and in theaters. Confirmed panelists include Steve Celi (Fox), Janine Kerr (NBC Universal) and Trygge Toven (Trygge Entertainment). This panel will be moderated by Alisa Coleman of ABKCO Music & Records.

Big thanks to Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP for hosting this special event!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Film & TV Music Conference here.

Space is limited. RSVP HERE.

Our speaker for August will be Mike Curb, owner of Curb Records.

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When: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Time: 12 noon to 2PM

Speaker: Mike Curb

Where: Savarino’s Cucina (upstairs)
2121 Belcourt Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212

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Early Bird Special:
Reserve your spot by buying your lunch in advance and save! Purchase online using the appropriate link below or call Krista Slinkard at 615-460-7077 to reserve your lunch.

Members (and staff): $20 Click here to purchase online

Non-members: $25 Click here to purchase online

At the door:
We will accept cash, check, or credit cards at the door.

Members: $25

Non-Members: $30

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The most influential decision-makers in the music industry gather at Digital Music Forum to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of digital music. Digital Music Forum West – now in its 6th year – features lively debate on timely cutting-edge business topics. Executives from record labels, music publishers, producers and distributors, technology companies, wireless companies, rights organizations, industry bodies, radio, advertising, attorneys, artists, investors and venture capitalists mingle together at this top industry event.

The Pacific NorthWest chapter of A2IM is hosting a happy hour
open to all in the local indie music community.
And you should join us!

Come here:
Solo Bar
200 Roy St. Seattle, WA 98109
www.solo-bar.com

On this day and time:
Friday July 30 from 6-9pm

And enjoy some or all of these:
$1 off all beer and wine
$2 Rainier
$3 wells
$4 house-made sangria and specialty cocktails

Special thanks to Sub Pop and Kill Rock Stars!

A2IM is a non-profit trade organization serving the independent music community as a unified voice.

RSVP to jen@a2im.org

The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference takes place August 19 & 20 at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco. Bandwidth 2010 will feature a series of inclusive, boardroom-sized conversations led by music and digital leaders. That’s right – no large panels. Our intimate sessions will be led by industry leaders — you’ll be sitting at the same table with a group of bonafide music and industry professionals, sharing ideas and moving music forward.

Being part of Bandwidth means receptions, dinner, and two days of exclusive hobnobbing. Speakers include Elektra’s Jac Holzman, A2IM’s own Rich Bengloff, Twitter, Beggars Group, IODA, Interscope Geffen A&M, Cisco, Welk Music Group, The Orchard, Limewire and more….

SPECIAL RATE FOR A2IM MEMBERS

Registrations Issues? Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

Join Billboard and today’s top promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, ticketers, merchandising companies and production professionals at the Billboard Touring Conference to:

• Hear how the shifting live entertainment landscape impacts club shows, megatours and everything in between

• Network with key executives in an intimate environment

• Gain ideas from compelling keynote interviews, case studies and panel discussions

• Connect with the best in the business at the Billboard Touring Awards – Honoring the industry’s top artists, venues and professionals of the year

Hear what is working in the live business—and what is not. Access information and ideas that will maximize your business in live entertainment!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best in the touring business!

Register with A2IM’s promo code & Save at: www.BillboardTouringConference.com

Registrations Issues? Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

REEL MUSIC. REAL OPPORTUNITIES!

Now in its 9th year, this conference offers attendees the unique opportunity to learn from, network and expose their music directly to the best music supervisors, composers, directors, music editors, songwriters and producers in the business.

Top reasons to attend:

- Learn how to get your songs into films, TV, commercials, sports programming, trailers, video games & more

- Get the basics on how to make money from placements in film and tv

- Have one-on-one time with industry experts during “speed networking”

- Hear from the musicians and executives from this year’s Oscar-worthy films and highest-rated TV shows

- Discover how the film/TV music business is developing overseas

Register with A2IM’s promo code & Save at www.filmandtvmusicconference.com