Hot Topics in Media and Entertainment Law
Friday, May 18, 2007
Sponsors
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law Committee
This seminar brings together some of Massachusetts’ leading media and entertainment lawyers for a lively discussion of recent developments related to traditional media, new media, interactive entertainment, music, television and film. The panelists will take a practical look at recent cases, legislative trends, and sophisticated licensing and intellectual property issues in these rapidly changing fields.
Specific topics include:
Television and Film
- Production of television programs and documentaries in a changing media environment
- Issues in adapting children’s books for the screen
- Legal aspects of development of television pilots and series in a changing network and cable landscape
New Media and Interactive Entertainment
- Everyone’s an Artist: Copyright and Other Issues in Content Created and Derivated in Community-based Websites
- Joint Authorship: Pitfalls and concerns when collaborating on a copyrightable work
- Challenges in representing rights holders or studios in interactive entertainment deals
Media and Entertainment Litigation
- Recent libel cases involving the media
- Invasion of privacy claims
- Royalty, ownership and other disputes involving musicians
Panelists
Jonathan M. Albano, Esq.
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Robert A. Bertsche, Esq.
Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye LLP
Jay M. Fialkov, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel, WGBH
Frederick U. Fierst, Esq.
Fierst, Pucci & Kane LLP
Mark A. Fischer, Esq.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Francis X. Flaherty, Jr., Esq.
Executive Vice President & General Counsel;
Walden Media, LLC
Glenn G. Pudelka, Esq.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Susan E. Stenger, Esq.
Burns & Levinson LLP
George N. Tobia, Jr., Esq.
Burns & Levinson LLP
Program Co-Chairs
Lori B. Silver, Esq.
The Law Office of Zick Rubin
Senta L. Wong, Esq.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Program Prices
$120 - BBA members
$155 - Non-Members
$85 - BBA Sponsoring Section Member
$65 - BBA Member Legal Services/Government Lawyer
$25 - Law Student
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