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SUMMARY:"Blurred Lines" Lawyer Lifts the Veil on His Significant Entertainment Cases
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER:  Richard S. Busch \nRichard S. Busch is a Partner in the Litigation Section and is Head of the Entertainment and Intellectual Property Sections of King & Ballow. His practice areas include Litigation (State and Federal)\, Entertainment Litigation\, Intellectual Property Litigation\, and Commercial Litigation. Prior to joining the firm\, Mr. Busch served as Law Clerk to the Honorable John V. Parker\, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. \nMr. Busch received his law degree from Loyola University Law School where he was a member of the Loyola University Law Review and the Moot Court Board\, serving as Spring National Team Coach. In addition\, Mr. Busch received the American Jurisprudence Award for Secured Transactions and the Fishman Award as the outstanding commercial law student. \nMr. Busch has successfully represented clients in numerous trial and appellate court cases. In the action styled F.B.T. Productions\, LLC v. Aftermath Records\, et al.\, Mr. Busch represented the Plaintiff\, who discovered\, produced\, and co-wrote some of recording artist Eminem’s biggest hits\, in the landmark case\, in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered judgment in favor of F.B.T.\, finding that the agreements between record label Universal and digital download providers like iTunes\, are licenses\, and Eminem’s recording agreement entitled him and F.B.T. to 50 percent of Universal’s net receipts for sales by iTunes and others of Eminem songs. The full decision may be found at 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 18450 (9th Cir. Sept. 3\, 2010). Mr. Busch has represented many other artists in similar lawsuits and in connection with similar claims. \nTo see Mr. Busch’s full bio\, please click here:  https://kingballow.com/attorneys/richard-busch/ \nThis is a private luncheon event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, please contact us today!
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/blurred-lines-lawyer-lifts-the-veil-on-his-significant-entertainment-cases/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:April 4\, 2018:  An In-depth look at the Music Modernization Act - Bart Herbison\, Guest Speaker    (Note: Speaker/Topic Change)
DESCRIPTION:The Copyright Society of the South invites you to a luncheon meeting on Wednesday\, April 4\, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at The CMA Event Space  (35 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN 37203). \n \nBart Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)\, the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization dedicated to the songwriting profession. Established in 1967\, the organization’s membership of nearly 5\,000 spans the United States and many other countries. With 140 chapters\, NSAI is dedicated to protecting songwriter’s rights and serves aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. \nUnder Herbison’s leadership NSAI gained prominence in the national legislative arena. Accomplishments include: \n\nPassage of the landmark “Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act” in 2006\nCreating the first-ever Group Copyright Infringement Insurance for songwriters and music publishers.\nPurchase of the “Music Mill” studios as NSAI headquarters in 2005\nAcquisition of the world-famous “Bluebird Café” in 2008.\n\nA native of Paris\, Tennessee\, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio before joining the staff of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter in 1987.  Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988.  During the next 10 years\, Herbison served as the Tennessee Congressman’s Press Secretary\, Campaign Manager and Chief Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. \nHerbison is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Music and served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and boards including the national musicunited.net campaign; Nashville Mayor’s Music Council; Tennessee Governor’s Board for Economic Growth and Development; Nashville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Advisory Board and the Nashville State Community College Foundation Board of Directors. \nPlease RSVP by: Monday March 26\, 2018.  Invitations are individual and non-transferable.  Parking is limited in the CMA parking garage.  Please carpool and/or use street parking when available. \nYou don’t want to miss this in-depth look at the Music Modernization Act. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/april-4-2018-copyright-infringement-lawsuits-why-some-win-blurred-lines-why-some-lose-led-zeppelin-and-whats-next/
LOCATION:CMA Event Center\, 35 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:DC Advocacy Update with Bart Herbison
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nFebruary 2\, 2017 Meeting\n\nThe Copyright Society of the South\ninvites you to a luncheon meeting\non Thursday\, February 2\, 2017\nfrom 11:30am to 1:00pm at\nASCAP’s Connie Bradley Board Room \nTOPIC:  DC Advocacy Update \nSpeaker:  Bart Herbison \n  \nBart Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville al Songwriters Association International (NSAI)\, the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization dedicated to the songwriting profession. Established in 1967\, the organization’s membership of nearly 5\,000 spans the United States and many other countries. With 140 chapters\, NSAI is dedicated to protecting songwriter’s rights and serves aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. \nUnder Herbison’s leadership NSAI gained prominence in the national legislative arena. Accomplishments include: \n\nPassage of the landmark “Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act” in 2006\nCreating the first-ever Group Copyright Infringement Insurance for songwriters and music publishers.\nPurchase of the “Music Mill” studios as NSAI headquarters in 2005\nAcquisition of the world-famous “Bluebird Café” in 2008.\n\nA Paris\, Tenn.\, native\, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio before joining the staff of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter in 1987.  Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988.  During the next 10 years\, Herbison served as the Tennessee Congressman’s Press Secretary\, Campaign Manager and Chief Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. \nHerbison is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Music and served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and boards including the national musicunited.net campaign; Nashville Mayor’s Music Council; Tennessee Governor’s Board for Economic Growth and Development; Nashville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Advisory Board and the Nashville State Community College Foundation Board of Directors. \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  This is an unattended mailbox. \nFebruary Luncheon Meeting \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, January 27\, 2017 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/dc-advocacy-update-with-bart-herbison/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stan Soocher: 2016 Year In Review
DESCRIPTION:December 1\, 2016 Meeting\nSPEAKER:  Stan Soocher\, Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus \n  \nStan Soocher is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of the monthly Entertainment Law & Finance and an entertainment attorney. Stan is also an Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus\, where he served for three years as Music Department Chair. Stan’s new book is Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit (ForeEdge/University Press of New England). He previously authored the investigative book They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court. \n  \nStan has given speeches on entertainment law and related industry issues to bar associations and/or entertainment industry conferences in Los Angeles\, Nashville\, New York\, Austin\, Washington\, D.C.\, the United Kingdom\, Las Vegas\, Miami\, Oregon\, Minneapolis\, Virginia\, Washington State\, Orlando\, Atlanta\, Boston\, New Orleans\, North Carolina\, New Jersey and Colorado\, among other locations. \n  \nIn 2014\, Stan received the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section’s “Texas Star Award.” The award is given to an individual “who has made a major and noteworthy contribution to the practice of entertainment law.” Also during his career\, Stan has received ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism\, including for his music law articles in Rolling Stone\, The National Law Journal and Musician Magazine. For many years\, Stan covered the federal appeals courts in a weekly section for The National Law Journal.\nAmong the many media outlets who have interviewed Stan about entertainment industry issues are the Associated Press\, National Public Radio\, CNN\, Los Angeles Times\, The New York Times\, New York Daily News\, The New York Post\, Miami Herald\, Washington Post\, The Philadelphia Inquirer\, Chicago Tribune\, Denver Post\, Salt Lake Tribune\, Entertainment Weekly\, The Wall Street Journal\, Variety\, London Times and BBC-TV. \n  \nPlease click this link below to RSVP. \n  \nPlease RSVP by:\nMonday\, November 28\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/stan-soocher-2016-year-in-review/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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SUMMARY:Pandora: An overview as the company prepares to launch its on-demand offering
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Adam Parness\, Head of Publisher Licensing & Relations for Pandora \nAdam Parness is Head of Publisher Licensing and Relations at Pandora.  In this role\, Adam is responsible for leading Pandora’s global relationships with songwriters and music publishers\, including the development of broader product rights and internationalization in order to increase revenue\, retention and customer engagement. \nAdam Parness has over 15 years of experience as a digital media executive.  Prior to joining Pandora\, Adam was Principal Content Acquisition Manager at Amazon where he led the company’s global music publishing initiatives and was instrumental in the launch of Prime Music.  Prior\, Adam served as of Vice President of Music Licensing at Rhapsody where he played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Napster and global expansion of the company. \nAdam graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Music and remains an active musician. \nPlease click this link to RSVP. 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/pandora-an-overview-as-the-company-prepares-to-launch-its-on-demand-offering/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon
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SUMMARY:Streaming...Comparisons from a User and Licensor
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER:   Kent Draughon\nKent Draughon is the Vice President of Publishing Administration for Capitol CMG Publishing. He’s worked for CMG in some capacity ever since his junior year in college… (which is to say\, ever since he had a mullet). Kent manages the jedi-knight team of licensing\, royalty and copyright specialists that care for thousands of songs written by hundreds of CMG songwriters. Additionally\, Kent evaluates potential acquisitions and monitors the company’s financial results. He’s the source of most country\, funk and gospel music being played in the office. Kent is a member of NARAS\, The Copyright Society of the South\, The Church Music Publisher’s Association\, Administrators of Gospel Music\, Providence Baptist Fellowship and Chairman of the Nashville Chapter of M.A.V. (Men Against Veggies). Kent and his wife Joy can often be found at a local Mexican restaurant teaching their two boys all about the NASCAR points system. \n  \n  \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, April 22\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable \nPlease note parking is no longer available at ASCAP.  However pay parking is always available at the Roundabout Plaza Parking Garage across the street.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/streaming-comparisons-from-a-user-and-licensor/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140917T113000
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DTSTAMP:20140828T190052Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Grosch\, CEO of Made in Network
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URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/kevin-grosch-ceo-of-made-in-network/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140520T133000
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SUMMARY:Current Copyright Review Update with Sandra Aistars\, CEO of Copyright Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Ascap’s Connie Bradley Board Room \nTuesday\, May 20\, 2014 11:30am – 1:30pm
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/current-copyright-review-update-with-sandra-aistars-ceo-of-copyright-alliance/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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