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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Join Jim Jesse for a rollicking review of all things legal AND rock & roll! After a career spent practicing law, publishing books, and writing and recording music, Jim has the insider’s view of music copyright law and ethical issues when representing bands and artists. Learn valuable lessons from the trenches and enjoy some music along the way! This course focuses on the music, trials, and tribulations of The Fab Four – The Beatles.
The live simulcast also is included in the following webcast package:
June Webcast Extravaganza
ABOUT JIM JESSE
Jim Jesse is an attorney and singer/songwriter who has been a full-time CLE presenter since 2013. Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Business and a minor in Political Science from the University of Kansas and earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is the former General Counsel for Cool Music Network (THECOOLTV), a music video television network, is a member of BMI, and has run his own record label distributing his music. Jim consults and practices in areas regarding intellectual property, licensing and music law and has drafted and reviewed hundreds of contracts from small barter deals to multi-million dollar contracts. He is also the author of The Music Copyright Law Manual and the forthcoming The Musician’s Guide to Music Copyright Law. The founder of Rock N Roll Law, Jim’s passion is spreading music law through his seminars, which thousands of attorneys across the country have taken.
SCHEDULE
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - OR - JOIN ONLINE
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Copyright Concepts and the Legal Framework of The Beatles
Learn the basic legal framework for groups and what should be in a band operating agreement. The role of record labels is discussed, along with the Constitutional basis for copyright law and how long copyrights last.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
What Is a Copyright and How Is One Obtained?
Find out the legal definition of copyright, the two copyrights in every song, and how to establish and register your songs. Discover why it is important to legally register your copyrights and the importance of managers and producers.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
A Band’s Team: Manager, Producer, and Publisher
Discover what a manager and producer do, and who those were for The Beatles. We also will discuss who a music publisher is and what publishers do.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 – 11:10 a.m.
Reproduction
Gain an understanding about the rights to reproduce your music, mechanical royalties, and cover songs.
11:10 – 11:35 a.m.
Distribution
Distributing music in various forms; the First Sale Doctrine; and synchronization licensing in TV, movies, and commercials.
11:35 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Derivatives
Learn about the right to prepare derivative works and all the facets of music sampling and licensing.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Public Performance
Learn about live performances, performing rights organizations, and what businesses need to do to protect themselves.
1:25 – 1:50 p.m.
Digital Transmission and Streaming
Understand the two forms of radio and the difference in royalties, the new streaming music model, and the digital revolution in music.
1:50 – 2:15 p.m.
Public Display and Wrapping Up Revenues
Find out about the right to public display and lyrics; plus, we’ll discuss works made for hire and joint authorship.
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAK
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
The Ethical Issues Regarding Organizational Representation and Issues Relating to The Beatles
2.0 ethics credits applied for
LIVE IN-PERSON
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
LIVE SIMULCAST
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Attend online
$245 MSBA members / $245 paralegals / $295 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 2.0 ethics credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
IN-PERSON PASSHOLDERS:
You may use your Pass to register for the live simulcast at no charge.
