IAEL Panel at ESNS
IAEL Panel at ESNS: Top 10 Legal Issues in the Music and Entertainment Industry for 2025
Groningen, Netherlands – January 15-18, 2025
IAEL's panel at the annual Eurosonic Noorderslag music showcase and conference in Groningen, Netherlands took place on January 16, at De Oosterpoort concert hall. Titled “Top 10 Legal Issues You Need to Know About in 2025,” this session was an expert discussion of the hottest legal topics that defined 2024 and will shape 2025.
Highlights of the Session:
- AI and Deepfakes: Our speakers discussed recent developments in copyright and privacy laws relating to artificial intelligence and deepfake technology.
- Ronnie Flex vs. TopNotch Lawsuit: An in-depth analysis of the infamous lawsuit and its potential implications for artist-label relationships.
- Ticketmaster and Antitrust Complaints: Examination of the ongoing antitrust complaints against Ticketmaster and their significance for the ticketing industry.
Speakers:
The session was moderated by Marijn Kingma, a partner and attorney at law from Höcker Advocaten in the Netherlands. The panel featured distinguished speakers from around the globe, including:
- Peter Marx (Belgium): Partner at MVVP
- Susan Abramovitch (Canada): Partner and Head of the Entertainment & Sports Law Group at Gowling WLG
- Dirk Visser (Netherlands): Lawyer and Professor at Visser Schap & Kreijger
The session provided invaluable insights into the legal challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the music and entertainment industry. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of the international legal landscape and the tools needed to navigate it successfully in 2025.