From Public Domain to Copyright to Public Domain – How We Freed ‘We Shall Overcome’
BMI 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Dr. E. Michael Harrington The topic will include how PD works can become copyrighted by means of added original expression, and the legal issues these newly copyrighted works face and will include music by Bach, Dave Brubeck, Paul Simon, Beethoven, Woody Guthrie and others. He will also discuss some of the specifics […]
“Blurred Lines” Lawyer Lifts the Veil on His Significant Entertainment Cases
ASCAP 2 Music Square West, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Richard S. Busch Richard 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 […]
November 8, 2018 – Songwriter Series: A Special Evening with Mac Davis
Sambuca Restaurant 601 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST PERFORMING ARTIST: Mac Davis At his commercial peak in the mid-'70s, Mac Davis was one of America's most popular entertainers, a countrypolitan-styled singer and actor who found considerable success in both fields. After moving to Georgia, Davis first broke into the music business in 1962, when he was hired by the Chicago-based record label […]
December 6, 2018 – The Copyright Year In Review: 2018
ASCAP 2 Music Square West, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Stan Soocher, Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado's Denver Campus Stan Soocher is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance. He is also Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus. In addition, Stan is an award-winning journalist and entertainment […]
February 6, 2019: Advocacy update – Explaining the Music Modernization Act and More!
ASCAP 2 Music Square West, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Bart 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 more than […]
March 27, 2019 – Estate Planning for Artists and Their Families
BMI 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Stacey Schlitz Stacey Schlitz represents some of the world’s most renowned entertainers, composers, and music publishers in the areas of tax, probate, estate planning, intellectual property, corporate planning, contract negotiations, and litigation. She also represents sports agents, trade groups, and municipalities in her litigation practice. Stacey’s clients include award-winning musical artists, songwriters, and […]
May 21, 2019 – Art is Business/Business is Art: Small Things Every Creative can do to Increase Revenue and Recognition
ASCAP 2 Music Square West, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Marcus Cobb | Jammber (www.jammber.com) Marcus Cobb is the CEO and Co-founder of Jammber, a workflow and payment platform for the entertainment industry. He has designed finance technology for Fortune 50 companies and has also designed fashion featured in music videos for Pitbull, Baby Bash,Trey Songz and others. An amateur songwriter and life-long […]
June 20, 2019 – The Art of the Deal: Evaluating Song Catalogs in Today’s Market
BMI 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN, United StatesPANELISTS: John Ozier, Brad Peterson, and Chip Petree MODERATOR: Tim Wipperman John Ozier - As executive vp creative, Ozier oversees Reservoir's Nashville operations, including signing and developing new talent. He joins Reservoir following a six-year stint at independent Canadian publisher olé that included marquee signings Jeff Trott, Tony Martin, Jordan Davis, Chris Janson, Adam Hambrick and […]
September 10, 2019 – Songtrust: The Modern Guide to Music Publishing
BMI 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Anna Bond | Songtrust (www.songtrust.com) Anna Bond is the Director of Business Development for Songtrust in North America. A 15-year veteran of the industry, Bond’s mission is to help musicians advance their careers and share their unique visions. Prior to her role at Songtrust, Bond worked in label management, heading up the US […]
October 22, 2019: How to Maximize Your Income from Canadian Cuts
ASCAP 2 Music Square West, Nashville, TN, United StatesGUEST SPEAKER: Margaret McGuffin Margaret McGuffin is the Executive Director of the Canadian Music Publishers Association. Previously, Margaret has held management positions with the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) , Musicians’ Rights Organizations Canada, and Access Copyright. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Re:Sound and the Canadian Private Copying Collective. […]
