IAEL events at Midem 2012
The IAEL has once again organised a full programme of events at Midem 2012 in Cannes (France) - running from Sunday 28 January to Tuesday 31 January 2012.
For full details on topics, speakers and venues please see below:
Saturday, 28 January 2012
17:30 - 18:30 Midem Academy, Level 01:
Masterclass: New Horizons in Copyright Law
In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
Copyright is under pressure. On one side, creative vision is needed to manage digital rights and broader notions of fairness in the online world. On the other, technical changes such as the EU term extension and US reversion require detailed study. This year's IAEL Masterclass provides an analysis of those latest developments but set in the wider context of copyright reform and future change.
Speakers:
Kenneth Abdo, Vice-President, Lommen Abdo (USA)
Bernard Resnick, Attorney at Law, Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. (USA)
Michael Sukin, Attorney, Sukin Law Group & Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (USA)
Massimo Travostino, Lawyer, Studio Legale Pecoraro-Travostino (Italy)
Sunday, 29 January 2012
10:00 - 12:00 Ideas Hothouse, Level 01:
What You Need to Know in 2012 - The Legal Update for Entertainment & Technology
In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
Once again legal experts report on those developments which have had a major impact on the industry this year, along with what we can expect in the next twelve months. This year the session will be split into two: one part reviewing media law issues, the other focusing on technology.
Chairman:
Alexander Ross, Partner, Wiggin (UK)
Speakers:
Susan H. Abramovitch, Partner, Gowlings (Canada)
Casey Chisick, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Canada)
Alvin Deutsch - Senior Partner, Mclaughlin & Stern LLP (USA)
Eberhard Kromer, Partner, SKW Schwarz (Germany)
Yahaya Maikori - Senior Partner, Law Allianz (Nigeria)
Cecily Mak, Vice President and General Counsel, Rhapsody (USA)
Jim Rondinelli, SVP Corporate Development, PacketVideo Corporation (USA)
Wim Schreurs , Partner, Ubilex (Belgium)
Dmitry S. Semenov, Associate, Gowlings (Russia)
Gordon Williams, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Group, Lee & Thompson LLP (UK)
14:00 - 17:00 Ideas Hothouse, Level 01:
Building Your Artist Brand as a Business
In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
Building your artist's brand as a business means expanding the artist's career beyond traditional revenue streams into new territory. This panel of experts will explain how to do so on a global scale and what the artist and their team of advisors must consider along the way. The session launches publication of the 2012 IAEL Book.
Coffee and networking break: 15:30
Introduction: Jeff, Liebenson, President of the IAEL
Chairwoman: Dina LaPolt, Attorney, LaPolt Law, P.C. (USA)
Speakers include:
Julian Bentley, Partner, Swan Turton (UK)
Todd Brabec, Co-Founder, musicandmoney.com (USA)
Hans Bousie, Founding Partner, Bousie Advocaten (Netherlands)
Jan D'Alessandro, VP of Business Development, Yahoo (USA)
Kevin Day, owner, Rocket Science (USA)
Marcelo Goyanes, Founding Partner, Murta Goyanes (Brazil)
Joel Katz, Partner, Greenberg Traurig (USA)
Sally Mattison, Attorney at Law, Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. (USA)
Christine Lepera, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (USA)
John McLellan, Partner, Haldanes (China)
Tony Morris, Partner, Marriott Harrison (UK)
And more speakers to be confirmed
Followed by the IAEL cocktail party in front of the Ideas Hothouse, Level 01
From 19:30 Plage Royale:
The IAEL Member Dinner *** featuring the performance of Monsieur Jacquet
Monday, 30 January 2012
10:05 - 11:35 Direct2Fan Camp, Riviera Hall:
Licensing 101 for Artists & Labels Going D2F
In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
With traditional deal opportunities shrinking but digital distribution open to all, many are now taking a direct route to get their music to the fans. But understanding the rights and rules that underpin all music deals, old or new, is still vital. This session will help the audience get to grips with the core legal concepts.
Speakers:
James Kendrick, Partner, Alter & Kendrick (USA)
Philipp Plog, Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse (Hamburg)
This session will be followed at 10:50 by a mentoring session with the speakers who will be joined by 2 mentors.
Each mentor will lead a one-to-many discussion with 7 participants, during which you will be able to ask all your questions and get practical advises on the related topic.
Don’t miss out! Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mentors:
Tahir Basheer, Partner, Sheridans Solicitors (UK)
Emmanuel Chamboredon, COO, Milan Records (France)
12:00 - 13:00 The Hub, Riviera Hall:
Meet the Lawyers
In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
Specialist lawyers will be available for 5 minute one-to-one consultations with expert guidance on any relevant topic - from copyright to contract. No need to book, just turn-up - first come, first served.
Participants:
Cindy Charles, President, Cindy Charles Consulting (USA)
Casey Chisick, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Canada)
Marc Jacobson, Owner, Law Offices of Marc Jacobson, P.C. (USA)
Jeff Liebenson, Principal, Liebenson Law (USA)
Dr Bianca Müller, Principal, Müller Rechtsanwältin (Germany)
Wim Schreurs, Partner, Ubilex (Belgium)
Jens Krogh Petersen, Partner, Lind Cadovius (Denmark)
Heidy Vaquerano, Assoicate Attorney, LaPolt Law P.C. (USA)
Jocelyn Whinney, Associate, Lee & Thompson LLP (UK)
Angela Rose White, President, DaBet Music Services/COO, David Rose Publishing Co. (USA)
13:00 - 14:00 Plage Royale:
The US and International (Non-Europe) Member Lunch ***
15:00 - 17:00 Auditorium H (Level 4)
IAEL AGM ***
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
10:30 - 12:00 Innovation Factory, Riviera Hall:
Legal Tips for Startups Building Their Business
In Association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
This workshop reviews the key legal concerns for anyone starting a business in today's industry. The session will focus on the nuts and bolts of business formation (organizational structure, tax and investment) and on the crucial intellectual property rights issues (creating, owning and protecting assets from branding to software and data).
Speakers:
Marc Jacobson, Lawyer, Law Offices of Marc Jacobson, P.C. (USA)
Anne-Marie Pecoraro, Partner, Aklea (France)
This session will be followed at 11:15 by a mentoring session with the speakers who will be joined by 2 mentors.
Each mentor will lead a one-to-many discussion with 7 participants, during which you will be able to ask all your questions and get practical advises on the related topic.
Don’t miss out! Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mentors:
Antoine Cocquebert, Founder, Wired Accountants (France)
Deborah Newman, Digital Music Consultant, MusicStrat (USA)
*** IAEL Members Only
