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FILM CONFERENCE 6 7 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E C o n t i n u i n g L e g l E d u c t i o n (C L E ) FILM CONFERENCE FILM CONFERENCE C O N V E R G E N C E T R A C K CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CLE TUESDAY, MARCH 15; FRIDAY, MARCH 18; SATURDAY, MARCH 19 AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ★ 3RD FLOOR ★ ROOMS 9ABC & 9BC TUESDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 9ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Lw nd Polic Fundmentls of the Shring Econom We will discuss consumer protection, labor and employment law, privacy and data security, antitrust and competition policy and industry-specific licensure and related considerations for a broad understanding of the legal and policy landscape confronting new technology-enabled business models and important considerations for leveraging big data, the sharing economy and the Internet of Things. #IOTlawCLE Gerard Stegmaier, Goodwin Procter LLP 12:30 PM ROOM 9ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Avoiding Strtup Shutdown to Rise Cpitl For tech innovators and content creators who develop unique products, technology or services, preventative legal measures are crucial to side-step land mines, raise capital and protect shareholder value. This session, designed for attorneys, entrepreneurs, C-level execs and financiers, will discuss from legal and financial perspectives several trends that threaten and impact startups. #CLEstartup Adam Gislason, Lommen Abdo PA; Steve Ogunro , Capital Mergers & Acquisitions LLC/ProHero.com 2:00 PM ROOM 9ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Indie Film Distribution Agreements in the Digitl Age New distribution channels and specialized distributors have created new legal and business issues in distribution agreements. At the same time independent filmmakers are exploiting works in specialized theatrical and traditional distribution windows, and taking on more responsibility for marketing their works. This session will explore new approaches to distribution agreements in the digital age. #CLEindFilm Dan Satorius, Satorius Law Firm PC; Steven Beer, Franklin Weinrib Rudell & Vassallo 3:30 PM ROOM 9ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Negotiting Acting Contrcts in the Evolving Entertinment Lndscpe Actor representation has become increasingly complicated as content has moved beyond traditional film and television models into deals of a more 360 nature. Representatives must not only negotiate customary protections but anticipate future pitfalls involving social media, exclusivity, rights/ownership and music. This panel will address fundamental concepts, strategies and tips for deal making. #CLEactorKs Mark Johnson, Behr & Abramson; April Perroni, Paradigm Talent Agency FRIDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Artist Rights, Fights, Advocc, Polic nd Legisltion Licensing rates, copyright relevance and the battle for pennies are dominating music law policy and legislative initiatives. Ideas regarding what could, should and must happen in Washington to help sustain the industry and its creative participants will be explored from the artistic and creative community's perspectives. Todd Dupler, The Recording Academy/The GRAMMYs; Ken Abdo, Lommen Abdo PA 12:30 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Copright Reform nd Other Underwhelming Developments Copyright is the fundamental legal building block on which the music industry is built. Technology and consumer habits continue to outstep the ability of copyright law to provide and protect a manageable framework from which to engage in predictable music business commerce. Copyright law geeks will review, report and recommend revisions that may divine the future of copyright for the industry. Tim Matson, Lommen Abdo PA; Jacqueline Charlesworth, United States Copyright Office; Robert Lind, Biederman Entertainment And Media Law Institute 2:00 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Performing Rights Orgniz- tions: Evolution or Devolution? The Department of Justice determination in 2016 is likely to dramatically transform performing rights organizations. It will also implicate changes for everyone involved in the music publishing industry. These legal, business, and political issues will be fully examined by empaneled thought leaders. Bob Donnelly, Lommen Abdo PA; Danielle Aguirre, National Music Publishers' Association; Susan Genco, Global Music Rights; Gary Greenstein, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Stuart Rosen, BMI 3:30 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Developing the Indie Artist's Creer with Their Mone or Others' Transactional practitioners will address the practical business and legal considerations required of independent, self-developing artists, their management and financial supporters. We will set forth the how-to for operating a sustainable, independent business capable of supporting and developing an artist without the involvement of traditional record companies or publishers. Paul Bezilla, Lommen Abdo PA; Tamera Bennett, Bennett Law Office PC; Lynn Morrow, Adams and Reese LLP; Kelly Vallon, Lapidus Root & Sacharow LLP SATURDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Substnce Abuse nd Deling with Addiction This session will provide information on the prevalence and identification of mental health and substance use disorders among lawyers and how these conditions can become the cause of unethical conduct. Hear observations and suggestions for the maintenance of a practice that sustains the "fitness" requirements under the professional rules of conduct and the best representation of clients. Bree Buchanan, State Bar of Texas; Harold Owens, MusiCares Foundation; Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law PC 12:30 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Oh Cnd! Cross-Border Legl nd Business Relities The panel will compare and contrast US and Canadian laws regarding tax, tax incentive, immigration, touring, grants, worldwide recording, publishing, other deal terms, mechanical royalty rates, caps, streaming and download payouts, publishing rates, as well as other must-know legal information required to conduct sophisticated cross-border commerce. Jeff Liebenson, Liebenson Law; Len Glickman, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP; Chris Taylor, Last Gang Records/Taylor Klein Oballa LLP 2:00 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL We All Screm for M Strem Streaming remains simultaneously the most promising and frustrating development in the digital music revolution. Questions and uncertainty abound. Where is the money? Who pays what for what? What is it worth? Prominent lawyers make the courts face the music by addressing these and other legal issues while other industry lawyers react, engage, and try to assist clients plan for the future. John Simson, Lommen Abdo PA; Kenneth Steinthal, King & Spalding; Brad Prendergast, SoundExchange 3:30 PM ROOM 9BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Suing the Betles nd Others: Perils nd Precedents of Celebrit Lwsuits The Beatles were the first international rock music brand. Litigation arising from the Beatles brand and intellectual property protection provide legal precedent and some fascinating accounts. Prof. Soocher will share legal-based stories and lessons learned from the Beatles and other artists' businesses as researched for his most recent books and beyond. Stan Soocher, University of Colorado Denver