Hot topics in Arts, Entertainment & Sports
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Friday, May 19, 2006
Registration: 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law Committee of BBA Intellectual Property Law Section
This unique and timely program will explore the latest developments in publishing, new media, television and film, and sports. The experienced and high profile panel will bring you up-to-date on recent cases, pending legislation and other legal issues currently being addressed or monitored by them in their respective fields.
Specific topics will include:
Publishing:
- Intellectual property issues arising in transforming books into movies
- Recent developments in the Google Library Project
- International copyright, defamation and other risks for publishers and
authors
New Media:
- Digital rights management
- Content/technology transactions
- Cross-platform licensing issues
- New copyright issues for the new media
- Indecency: do you know it when you hear it?
- Jack, Bob, and their intellectual property challenges
- Non-competition covenants for on-air talent HD radio, satellite radio
and other emerging technology
Film/Television:
- Production and distribution in a changing media environment
- Practical contractual and copyright considerations in structuring and
negotiating television and film deals
Sports:
- Media rights issues related to emerging technology in professional
sports
- Hot topics in sports law
Panelists
Jay M. Fialkov
Deputy General Counsel, WGBH
Mark A. Fischer - Program Chair
Fish & Richardson P.C.
John S. Mula
Chief Administrative Counsel, New England Patriots
Glenn G. Pudelka – Committee Co-chair
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Ellen J. Rubin
General Counsel, Greater Media, Inc.
Lori B. Silver – Committee Co-chair
Law Office of Zick Rubin
George N. Tobia, Jr.
Burns & Levinson LLP
Lucinda K. Treat
Chief Legal Officer, New England Sports Ventures/ Boston Red Sox
John Taylor “Ike” Williams
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Program Prices
$115 - BBA Members
$145 - Non-Members
$80 - BBA Member New Lawyer (admitted after 6/2004)
$60 - BBA Member Legal Services/Government Lawyer
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