California Copyright Conference presents Legal Update

Learn how music makers and owners will be affected by new rules, laws & regulations at the special program from the California Copyright Conference on Oct. 13 in Los Angeles.

[USPRwire, Tue Oct 06 2009] Musicians, music publishers, attorneys and more are alerted to the "Legal Update" event from the California Copyright Conference. The CCC will present a distinguished panel of experts who will address important legal issues facing music professionals and everyone who listens to music. The program, which offers CLE credit for attorneys, will take place Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Sherman Oaks, California.

"In the past year, many changes have occurred affecting the entire music industry," notes CCC President Jonathan Rosner, "and there is much to discuss about recent court cases, Copyright Royalty Board actions and potential legislation." This is an ideal opportunity for music publishers, musicians, managers, and music entertainment attorneys to get the latest information and ask questions of members of the panel.

Topics under consideration by the panel include:

* Litigation in entertainment -- what's happening and what's coming
* Current practices in contract provisions -- what to watch for
* Digital fingerprinting -- future solution but current problem
* Ramifications of recent court cases
* Copyright Royalty Board actions and pending legislation
* Broadband copyright issues

The line-up of speakers at this event includes Cedar Boschan, a partner in the auditing firm of Hurewitz, Boschan & Co.; Kenneth D. Freundlich of Freundlich Law; Dina LaPolt of LaPolt Law; Michael Perlstein of legal firm Fischbach, Perlstein, Lieberman & Almond; Patrick Ross, the Executive Director of the Copyright Alliance; and moderator Steve Winogradsky, a partner in the law firm of Winogradsky/Sobel.

The program begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner follows at 7:00 p.m., with the panel presentation set for 8:00 to 9:45 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks CA 91403.

The California Copyright Conference was established in 1953 for the discussion of copyright-related areas pertaining to music and entertainment. The CCC encourages, fosters and promotes an interest in all materials relating to copyrighting and other protection of intellectual and creative properties.

For more information on The CCC or to register online for the October 13 program, visit http://www.theccc.org or call 818-379-3312.

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