LSBA Entertainment Law CLE Conference: Music and the Law 

Sponsored by: LSBA Member Outreach and Diversity Department and the LSBA Art, Entertainment, and Sports Law Section

Behind every successful musician, there is a great lawyer. This conference was developed to highlight the groundbreaking work of lawyers that help to protect artists. Highly credentialed speakers will address topics such as copyright, first amendment issues, attorneys’ fees, sampling, truth in advertising, product liability, streaming, and other timely legal issues in the world of entertainment.

April 12, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 

Check In: 7:40 a.m.
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
CLE Credit Hour(s): 4.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)

Registration: $230

Included with registration:
Assorted Pastries, Coffee, Tea, and Orange Juice
A Single-Day Fest Family Pass to French Quarter Festival for FRIDAY ONLY is included with registration.
Enjoy exclusive perks such as hospitality lounges at three prime locations, shaded elevated viewing areas, private bars, private restrooms, and more. Hospitality lounges: Riverfront Abita Beer Stage, Riverfront Jack Daniel’s Stage, and Jax Lot-Chevron Stage.
https://frenchquarterfest.org

Conference sessions are subject to limited attendance due to the facility capacity constraints. 

The LSBA is not responsible for any expenses associated with travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by the registrant. This also applies if the LSBA must cancel the conference for any reason. 

Audio or video recording or transcription of any portion of the conference is prohibited unless express consent is granted by the LSBA. 

Registration Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to diversity@lsba.org. 
Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations received in writing before April 4, 2024, will be fully refunded minus a $30.00 administrative fee. If written confirmation of cancellation is not received by April 4, 2024, no refunds or credits will be issued of any kind. Credits will be processed within three weeks of the cancellation request. 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
On-site Registration Policy: 
It is the policy of the LSBA that NO CASH shall be accepted for any transaction. Payment may be made by personal check or via the LSBA registration portal if open on the day of registration. Due to limited capacity, on-site registration is not expected to be available.

If you prefer not to register online, please click here for the Entertainment Law Conference Attorney Registration Form. Submission instructions are on the form.

If you are a Non-Attorney, please click here for the Non-Attorney Registration Form.

If you are an Out of State Attorney, please click here for the Out of State Attorney Registration Form.

Registrants: On the day prior to the conference, a logistics email will be sent to your email account registered with the LSBA. If not an LSBA member, the logistics email will be sent to the email address used for the registration process.

You can manage your LSBA membership account by clicking here.

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Agenda: 

To view speaker biographies, please click here. 

Friday, April 12, 2024

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Plenary Session One - (1.00 CLE Credit Hour) Creating an Entertainment Law Practice - Building, Maintenance and Responsibilities

This session discusses the fundamentals of engaging in the practice of entertainment law. It highlights and answers FAQs generated from lawyers interested in entering the practice, adds clarity to the scope of what entertainment lawyers do, sheds light on the entertainment lawyer's responsibilities and offers helpful tips for pitfalls to watch out for and how to maintain a healthy practice.

• Eugene J. Radcliff, Radcliff Law Firm, Baton Rouge, LA

9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. - Plenary Session Two - (1.00 CLE Credit Hour) Get in Synch: An Intro to Music Copyrights and Licensing

This session will introduce the copyrights that govern the music industry, then dive into the various considerations and deal terms in licensing music for film, television, advertising, and video games. The session will also look closely at the music rights governing streaming platforms and the reasons and implications for when those rights may be pulled back (see Twitter/X and, most recently, TikTok's impasse with Universal Music Group).

• Brian Mencher, General Counsel, Global Citizen, New York, NY

10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Plenary Session Three - (1.00 CLE Credit Hour) Did (A)I Do That?

This presentation will consist of an in-depth analysis of the current state of, and potential future ramifications of the use of A.I. generated vocals in the music industry. While this analysis will highlight the pros and cons of the use of A.I. vocals, it will particularly home in on how much use might implicate copyright and trademark law.

• N. Kordell Caldwell, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC, New Orleans, LA

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Plenary Session Four (1.00 Employment Law Specialization CLE Credit Hour) The Case Against Work-For-Hire Language In Sound Recording Agreements

Artist representatives are frequently asked to secure rights from individuals (e.g., producers, side artists, mix engineers, vocalists, and instrumentalists) rendering services in connection with an artist's sound recordings. There are a variety of methods to accomplish this, but the one that predominates the music industry by far is the "work for hire" approach. However, lawyers using work-for-hire language in agreements between creative collaborators inadvertently advance a "pro-industry" / "anti-author" position which is hostile to recording artists' statutory termination rights. This presentation explores the legal issues underlying the problem, the potential alternatives to the work-for-hire approach, and seeks to advance a new way forward for all practitioners. 

• Timothy R. W. Kappel, Wells Kappel, New Orleans, LA

Wi-Fi Access
Wireless access will be available in the conference area and main lobby. Please note, electrical outlets will be limited.

Special Requirements / Questions
Please contact the LSBA if you have a disability, dietary restrictions or a food allergy which may require special accommodations at this conference. The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants. 

Lactation Room
A lactation room for breastfeeding individuals to express milk while attending the conference is available. You are responsible for requesting access to the space and following the guidelines for use.

Lactation Room Guidelines:
Attendee must request use of the room via email at diversity@lsba.org.
Please provide name, LSBRN, phone number, time room is needed and length of time that lactation room is needed.
Pumping equipment: Should you choose to leave any items in the room, know that these are not the responsibility of LSBA or host hotel.
Please keep the space neat and orderly. If there is a cleaning issue, please report the issue to LSBA staff at the check in.

If you have any additional comments or questions regarding lactation space or access, please email the Member Outreach and Diversity team at diversity@lsba.org.

The LSBA’s inclusion of a program in its CLE programming is not to be deemed a statement or an endorsement of the views expressed therein by the LSBA or any member of the LSBA. Speakers on LSBA programs were carefully selected for their knowledge, but neither the LSBA nor the speaker warrant that the presentations or materials were free of errors or will continue to be accurate. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect opinions of the LSBA, its sections, or committees. Views expressed are those of the authors and contributors only.

Questions?
Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.