Sharpen your expertise in the dynamic realm of the Latin Music Industry! Join us for a conversation featuring the insights of award-winning singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash and leading music business authorities John Carter Cash and Ricardo Rodriguez. Delve into the specific copyright considerations within the Latin music landscape, exploring publishing intricacies, licensing nuances, and emerging legal […]

Members, unwind and connect at our August Mixer! Bring a colleague to learn more about membership in the Society! Beverages and Light Bites will be available. RSVP is required – cutoff date is August 25, 2025. ****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests.  If you are interested in becoming a […]

Join us for an exclusive, in-depth discussion and opportunity to gain a competitive edge by understanding the intricacies of music catalogue valuation directly from the experts at Citrin Cooperman.  Don't miss this chance to fine-tune your expertise and master the complex dynamics of music valuation.   This is a CLE approved event for Tennessee attorneys.  RSVP […]

Our October luncheon event will feature a comprehensive  discussion on the complex and evolving world of public performance copyright licensing. Featured Speakers Gain direct insight from leaders from the following U.S. performing rights organizations (PROs): Alex Grout (Senior Vice President, Membership and Business & Legal Affairs, ASCAP) David Schneider (Vice President, Distribution and Administration Services, […]

Guest Speakers: Tim Warnock and Megan Pekar  Loeb & Loeb, LLP   1.0 CLE Credit Hours will be available (Dual) - Tennessee Bar Number required. In the dynamic world of music and intellectual property, staying ahead of complex ethical dilemmas and cutting-edge litigation is essential. This specialized CLE will provide attorneys with actionable insights into […]

Stan Soocher is an award-winning journalist and entertainment attorney, as well as the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance, an ALM publication. In addition, Stan is Professor Emeritus of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado Denver, where he served as a Music Department Chair. Stan has authored the books Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun […]

As Generative AI models move from novelty to market competitors, the music industry faces an existential crisis regarding the unauthorized ingestion of copyrighted works. This lecture, presented by the leadership of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), explores the "AI Guardrails."  The discussion will provide a deep dive into the "Four P’s" framework—a legislative and […]

Many creators and practitioners believe that once a copyright is signed away, it’s gone for good. But the Copyright Act tells a different story. Hidden within the law is a powerful "second chance" mechanism: the statutory right to terminate prior transfers and recapture ownership. Whether you are representing authors or managing portfolios, understanding these termination […]

In Vetter v. Resnik, the Fifth Circuit declared that copyright ownership obtained through exercise of renewal and termination rights is not geographically restricted to the United States. Some industry groups and copyright scholars now portend market and legal chaos. But are the claims of chaos overblown? What is the legal impact of the Fifth Circuit's […]