MIDEM 2007 - IAEL PROGRAMME (January 21 - 25 2007)
MIDEM 2007 - IAEL PROGRAMMEJanuary 21 - 23 2007
Sunday, January 21 2007
9:30-11:30am
The IAEL Update Seminar - Web 2.0 and Beyond in 2007, Auditorium A, Level 3
Each year we invite IAEL experts from around the world to report on legal developments which have had significant commercial impact on the music industry and other entertainment sectors.
This year we focus first on Web 2.0 and next generation digital media. User generated content and community sites have had a huge impact this year and like P2P before them they've thrown up a range of issues regarding rights and liabilities. We'll also be touching on developments in collective licensing and the clearance of rights for the latest methods of content delivery such as mobile TV and VOD.
We will provide a round-up of other key cases and concerns that everyone should be aware of in 2007 - including an update on European Commission and EU developments.
Chairman: Alexander ROSS, Wiggin (UK)
Speakers:
Susan ABRAMOVITCH, Gowling Lafleur Henderson (Canada)
Simon BAGGS, Wiggin (UK)
Fabienne BRISON, Howrey LLP (Belgium)
Marcelo GOYANES, Veirano Advogados (Brazil)
Louise NEMSCHOFF, Law Offices of Louise Nemschoff (US)
Francesco PORTALANO, Portolano Colella Cavallo (Italy)
Willem ROOS, Höcker Rueb & Doeleman (Netherlands)
Alexandre VUCHOT, Bird & Bird (France)
Johannes P. WILLHEIM, Willhelm Muller (Austria)
Followed by coffee
3:00-4:00pm
IAEL Legal Workshop - Licensing Part I, Auditorium K, Level 4
Once again our first workshop goes back to basics: looking at the core licensing issues on which this business is based. As always the audience will be allowed to lead this very popular workshop session so bring your questions and experiences and learn about the contracts, deals and strategies of music licensing. Led by very experienced music lawyers this interactive session tells you everything you wanted to know about music licensing - but weren't afraid to ask! Part II follows on Tuesday.
Co-chairmen: Neville L. JOHNSON, Johnson & Rishwain LLP (US) and Eric LAUVAUX, Nomos (France)
5.00-6.00pm
The IAEL Cocktail Party, Verriere Ground Auditorium Terrace, Level 1
8.00pm
IAEL Evening Event, TBC
Monday 22 January 2007
9:30-1:00pm
The 2007 IAEL MIDEM Seminar, Auditorium A Level 3
Private Copying and levies : still appropriate in the digital world ?
Chairman: Peter MARX, Marx Van Ranst Vermeersch & Partners (Belgium)
Keynote Speaker: Tilman LUEDER, Head of Copyright and Knowledge-based Economy (European Commission)
Speakers to include:
Dr. Rolf Auf der MAUR, Vischer (Switzerland)
David BASSKIN, Counsel to CMPA (Canada)
Sarah FAULDER, Public Affairs Director MCPS/PRS (UK)
Cornelia KNETTERER, BEUC (Belgium)
Mark MACGANN, EICTA (Belgium)
Dr. Günter POLL, Poll Straßer Ventroni Feyock (Germany)
Kristina TUNKRANS, Hagenburg Law & Management (Sweden)
The seminar will coincide with publication of this year's IAEL Book of the same name edited by the Chairman with the assistance of Frukt, the team behind Five Eight - the monthly industry magazine for music executives.
10:30-11:30am
Midemnet/IAEL Legal Workshop - Digital, Auditorium K, Level 4
Linking into the main Midemnet forum this IAEL session will look at the range of commercial and legal issues which digital continues to pose for the music business. The workshop format allows the audience to concentrate on the key issues raised in the other Midemnet sessions. Jeff Liebenson from New York and Anne-Marie Pecoraro from Paris are two top music lawyers who will lead an interactive review on the real nuts and bolts of digital: rights and royalties, deals and DRM, contracts and collecting societies.
Co-chairpersons: Jeff LIEBENSON, Herrick Feinstein LLP (US) and Anne-Marie PECORARO, Bignon Lebray (France)
3:00-4:00pm
IAEL Legal Workshop - Music For Images, Auditorium K, Level 4
Once again Monday at Midem is focussed around Music for Images and we have a workshop to match. Combining music with images is one of the most important aspects of the media and entertainment business and understanding the issues in putting together deals for film, television, advertising or new media is crucial. Julian Turton from London and Catherine Kluger from Paris are the leading music law specialists who will lead this interactive session. A perfect partner to Tuesday's Masterclass session.
Co-chairpersons: Julian TURTON, Swan Turton (UK) and Catherine KLUGER, Law Offices of Catherine Kluger (France)
5:30-7:00pm The IAEL AGM, Auditorium H, Level 3
Tuesday 23 January 2006
2:00-3:00pm
The IAEL Masterclass - Getting In Synch, Auditorium K, Level 4
After the success of last year's event the IAEL is proud to present another Masterclass. Focusing in on one key topic, this session once again provides a forum for more detailed discussion and review.
Today's entertainment industry demands that record labels and recording artists find new and alternative ways to promote themselves and generate revenue. Placing music within video games, films or television (known in the business as "synchronization") is one of the hottest outlets available to generate a profitable image for artists and labels - and serve the marketing purposes of others. How is this done? The expert speakers at this IAEL Masterclass will run through the main legal and commercial points for negotiation in the business of synch licensing. The session is intended as a companion to the IAEL Music and Images Workshop which gives a wider review of issues of music and images.
Chairman: Massimo TRAVOSTINO, Pecoraro Travostino (Italy)
Speakers to include:
Pietro GIOLA, Machiavelli International Music Images (Italy)
Bernard M. RESNIK, Bernard Resnick, Esq., P.C. (US)
Michael SUKIN, Sukin Law Group (US)
3:00-4:00pm
Legal Workshop - Licensing Part II, Auditorium K, Level 4
By popular demand we have a second session this year on licensing and the ever important business of contracts, deals and strategies that are so crucial to this industry. Specialist lawyers Paul Czech from Philadelphia and Isabelle Camus from Paris lead this session which once again uses the workshop format to allow you to ask questions and share your views with industry experts. Even if you missed Sunday's opening session, this workshop will provide the practical no-nonsense guidance you need.
Co-chairpersons: Paul A. CZECH, Law Offices Of Paul A. Czech (US) and Isabelle CAMUS, Selarl ATEM (France)
All legal seminars organised by the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) at MIDEM have continuing professional development/education points accreditation for the England & Wales Law Society, the Dutch Bar Association and the New York, California and Tennessee Bar Associations in the US. Anyone attending the seminars who wishes to claim such points, whether or not they are an IAEL member, should fill in the attendance forms at the event and the IAEL will provide confirmation where necessary for the relevant accreditation body.
IAEL members who would like accreditation for other Bar Associations should contact, prior to the events, the IAEL at iael@dlapiper.com
