Event Pics
1/22/21 Webinar: Legislative Updates
Members and guests of the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on January 22, 2021, with guest speaker Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Mr. Herbison reported on legislative updates regarding the ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), and other copyright-related matters. CSoS Board […]
12/11/20 Webinar: 2020 Year In Review
Members and guests of the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on December 11, 2020, with guest speaker Stan Soocher who presented his annual copyright review. Soocher is Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus and the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance. In addition, Stan […]
11/17/20 Webinar: All About The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)
Members and guests of the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on November 17, 2020, with guest speaker Maurice Russell, Head of Rights Management for The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC). Mr. Russell provided information and updates regarding The MLC’s progress on different aspects of its operations in preparation for the debut of […]
10/27/20 Webinar: Copyright Directive of the European Union
Members and guests of the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on October 27, 2020, with guest panelists Jan Nordemann and Julian Wablinger, who discussed the copyright-related changes to the obligations of internet service providers towards content owners. Jan Nordemann is a partner at Nordemann law firm in Berlin, Germany. He is a certified […]
9/30/20 Webinar: Current Issues Facing the Marketplace
Members and guests of the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on September 30, 2020, with guest panelists Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach and Barry Massarsky. CSoS Board member Brian Buchanan moderated the event, discussing the economic landscape and its current and potential affects on copyrights. Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach is a Managing Director and Co-Chair […]
5/28/20 Webinar: AI: Invasion of the Robot Creators: Underlying Rights Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create New Works
The Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a webinar on May 28, 2020, with guest panelists John Beiter, Marghie Evans, Michael Harrington, and Randy Wachtler. CSoS President Kent Draughon moderated the event, discussing artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential affect on copyrights. John Beiter has practiced entertainment law for over 25 years. His clients have included […]
Herbison & Turnbow Present Copyright Updates
On February 18, 2020, the Copyright Society of the South welcomed NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison and NSAI Senior Director of Operations Jennifer Turnbow, who presented updates regarding Copyright Office modernization plans, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act of 2018 (H.R. 1551)(formerly known as the Music Modernization Act), and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). The […]
December 4, 2019: Stan Soocher Reviews the Year in Copyright
On December 4, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed Stan Soocher’s annual presentation regarding updates in U.S. copyright law. This was Stan’s 23rd consecutive year presenting to the Copyright Society of the South. The luncheon event was held at Nashville’s ASCAP offices for CSoS members and their guests. Stan Soocher is the long-time […]
Remarks from NMAAM President & CEO Henry Hicks
On November 5, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a presentation from H. Beecher Hicks, III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music. The luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at BMI’s Nashville office on Music Row. Mr. Hicks presented an informative video overview […]
How to Maximize Your Income from Canadian Cuts
On October 22, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed an informative presentation from Margaret McGuffin, Executive Director of the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA). The luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at ASCAP’s Nashville office on Music Row. McGuffin updated attendees regarding the current status of the Canadian […]
