Basics of Music Industry Entertainment Litigation: A Practical Perspective

Topics to Include:

• The elements of a copyright infringement claim, defenses to such claims including fair use;
• Joint authorship claims;
• Copyright termination;
• Band break-ups and partnership claims;
• Audit claims;
• Breach of contract claims against:
• Labels
• Publishers
• Artists
• Claims against managers and the concept of breach of fiduciary duty

Speakers

Brian D. Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC

Judah S. Shapiro Esq., Judah S. Shapiro Esq.

Paul V. LiCalsi, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP