What Litigators Wish Publishers Knew (Part II) – 11/5/26
On November 5,
2026, the Copyright Society of the South held a luncheon and continuing legal education (CLE) presentation at its monthly meeting, featuring prominent attorneys Tim Warnock and Megan Pekar of Loeb & Loeb LLP.
The presentation, titled “What Litigators Wish Publishers Knew: Ethical Issues Involving the Law of Music Publishing (Part II),” addressed complex legal and ethical dilemmas emerging at the intersection of music copyright, artificial intelligence, and evolving litigation strategies.
As the music industry navigates unprecedented technological shifts and complex rights management challenges, staying ahead of legal risk is critical for publishers, litigators, and advisors alike. Warnock and Pekar delivered case studies and actionable insights designed to help legal professionals and industry exe
cutives competently advise clients while managing ethical obligations across key roles and situations such as:
- Terminations, especially where bankruptcy is involved;
- Secondary Liabilities;
- Advocacy Roles;
- Negotiations; and
- Evaluator Roles.
About the Presenters
- Tim Warnock is a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP in Nashville, focusing his practice on intellectual property, entertainment, and complex commercial litigation.
- Megan Pekar is an attorney at Loeb & Loeb LLP specializing in copyright, entertainment litigation, and music business transactions.
About The Copyright Society of the South
The Copyright Society of the South was formed in 1988 in Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of music publishers, attorneys, music industry personnel, and academicians interested in the field of copyright law. Its mission is to provide a forum for study and discussion of domestic and international copyright law and other matters pertaining to the entertainment industry. It provides seminars, speakers, presentations, and the opportunity to present various points of view on subjects of interest to the membership. The Society refrains from taking a lobbying role or endorsing or sponsoring political positions or candidates.
Members are accepted into the organization by board vote. If you are interested in joining the Copyright Society of the South please send an email with your resume/bio/CV to copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .
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