2024 Annual Meeting | The Copyright Society

WELCOME

Thank You for Joining Us for the 2024 Annual Meeting! We hope you have an inspiring and enriching experience!

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Here you find all the conference information you need.

AGENDA

Sunday, June 9, 2024

12:00 – 5:00 pm EDT	Registration Desk Open Where: North Foyer, 2nd floor of the hotel Grab your badge and your swag at the Registration Desk.
2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT	Chapter Chair Meeting Where: Salon D, 2nd floor of the hotel For Chapter Chairs of the Copyright Society.
3:00 – 5:00 pm EDT	Board of Trustees Meeting Where: Salon D, 2nd floor of the hotel For Board of Trustees members of the Copyright Society only.
6:30 – 7:00 pm EDT	First Time Attendee Welcome Reception Where: Glamper, 1052 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 Shuttle transportation from the Cleveland Marriott will be provided, with shuttles leaving every 30 minutes. Join the Copyright Society’s Board off-site at Glamper for a special first-time attendee mixer! Members of the Copyright Society’s Mentorship Program are also encouraged to join for networking with the full group.
7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT	Welcome Reception Where: Glamper, 1052 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 Shuttle transportation from the Cleveland Marriott will be provided, with shuttles leaving every 30 minutes. Join us at Glamper for hors d’oeuvres and networking as we kick off the conference! As part of the reception, enjoy a curated wine tasting from long-time Society member and sommelier, Drew Kastner. Wine tasting sponsored by: Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:15 – 9:30 pm EDT	Optional Dine-Arounds Enjoy a nice meal with peers at these informal dinners around town. Copyright Society will make the reservations at local restaurants, and to maximize the conversation, each dine-around will be limited. Dine-Around attendees will be responsible for their own transportation and to pay for their own meal, drinks, and associated tip. If you haven’t yet, sign up for a dine around here. Space is limited.
10:00 – 11:00 pm EDT	DEI Committee After-Party Where: Greatroom, Hotel Main Floor Join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for an informal after-party!

Monday, June 10, 2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

7:00 – 8:30 am EDT	Breakfast Where: Salons E-H and East Foyer, 2nd floor Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT	Registration Desk Open Location: North Foyer, 2nd floor
8:45 – 8:55 am EDT	President’s Welcome Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Casey M. Chisick – President of the Copyright Society and a Partner at Cassels ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83466446534
9:00 – 10:00 am EDT (60 min CLE)	Latest Developments in Music Copyright Infringement Cases: Perspectives from Expert Musicologist, Litigators and Artists Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor This panel will provide an update on how courts have been applying new standards for finding copyright infringement of musical compositions and sound recordings. It will also give attendees a chance to hear the songs at the heart of some recent infringement claims, and to participate in a discussion of whether the courts have consistently and appropriately applied prevailing legal principles. Speakers: Joe Bennett Forensic Musicologist Tal Dickstein Loeb & Loeb Andrew Goldsmith Pyror Cashman Katherine Leo Millikin University School of Music ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83466446534
10:00 – 10:20 am EDT	20-minute Coffee Break Where: Grand Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor
10:30 – 11:30 am EDT (60 min CLE)	Lessons in Collaboration: Exploring Voluntary Measures to Address Platform Liability Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor This panel will provide an overview of the current status of platform liability, including the challenge for platforms to avail themselves of DMCA Safe Harbor while still monitoring user-generated content on their platform. Acknowledging the legal and practical challenges presented by potentially infringing user-generated content (particularly in light of the widespread use of generative AI, in which infringing content is not as easy to detect), this panel aims to bring together technologists, content owners, and platforms to explore voluntary measures for addressing this issue. We will talk about measures like YouTube’s ContentID, voluntary takedown processes, and other rights management solutions and how they may be adapted for different types of content. Speakers: Dave Axelgard Epic Games Emily Ellis Meta Steve Kang NBCUniversal Brian Smith Roblox Theresa Weisenberger BakerHostetler ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81560878652
11:30 – 11:40 am EDT	10-minute Break
11:40 – 11:45 am EDT	Photo Contest Winners & Raffle Winners Announced Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor
11:45 am – 12:45 pm EDT (60 min CLE)	Fair Use and AI: A Debate Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Join us for a rousing exchange of views with both sides of the debate on whether generative AI’s use of copyrighted material is fair or infringing. The conversation will include a discussion of the current fair use landscape, how generative AI models actually work, and the various cases currently being litigated across the country. Speakers: Annett Hurst Orrick Matt Oppenheim Oppenheim + Zebrak Matthew Sag Emory Law School Mark Schultz University of Akron ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87839994130
12:45 – 1:00 pm EDT	Breaking News: Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy SCOTUS Decision Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Close out the annual meeting with breaking news from the Supreme Court. This segment will cover the Court’s decision in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, which declined to find a three-year limit on copyright damages, the dissent’s views on the statute of limitations more broadly and what may come next in this area. Speaker: Andrew Berger Leichtman Law ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83573802661

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MCLE

The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions, and requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, Copyright Society staff will submit applications for accreditation and notify attorneys upon approval.

This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Arizona: Attorneys must self report their CLE hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records.

California: The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California (6.5 CLE Credits).

Colorado: New York is an approved jurisdiction (7.5 CLE Credits).

Florida: Approved for 8.00 CLE general credits.

Georgia: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

Illinois: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

New Hampshire: Attorneys must self report their CLE hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records.

New Jersey: New York is an approved jurisdiction (7.5 CLE Credits).

New Mexico: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

New York: The Copyright Society is an Accredited New York State MCLE Provider. This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys (7.5 CLE Credits).

Ohio: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

Ontario: Attorneys must self report their CPD substantive hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records.

Pennsylvania: The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in Pennsylvania (6.5 CLE Credits).

Rhode Island: New York is an approved jurisdiction (7.5 CLE Credits).

Texas: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

Vermont: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

Washington: Approved for 6.5 CLE general credit hours.

Submit Your Evaluation and Attorney Attestation Form

Please email cle@copyrightsociety.org for CLE related questions.

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MATERIALS

Session 1

Session 2 (slides available here)

LOCATION & ZOOM INFO

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower Floor 2 and Virtual:

Monday, June 10:

Welcome Remarks (8:30 am – 8:50 am EDT)
Session 1: View from the U.S. Copyright Office (9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT)
Session 2: Recent Developments in Copyright ( 10:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT)
Session 3: From Vinyl to Virtual: The Evolution of Music Ownership & Artists Agreements (12:10 pm – 1:10 pm EDT)

Tuesday, June 11

Welcome Remarks (8:45 am – 8:55 am EDT)
Session 4: Latest Developments in Music Copyright Infringement Cases: Perspectives from Expert Musicologists, Practitioners, and Trial Attorneys ( 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT)
Session 5: Lessons in Collaboration: Exploring Voluntary Measures to Address Platform Liability (10:30 am – 11:30 am EDT)
Session 6: Fair Use and AI: A Debate (11:45 am – 12:45 pm EDT)
Breaking News: Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy SCOTUS Decision (12:45 pm – 1:00 pm EDT)

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WINE RAFFLE

Enter for a chance to win 3 specially selected bottles of wine by member and sommelier Drew Kastner! There will be 2 raffle winners, to be announced Tuesday, June 11th at 11:40 am EDT.

Wine Raffle sponsored by:

PARTICIPATE

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GUEST TICKETS

Welcome Reception (Sunday) $100

Monday Breakfast $45

Annual Luncheon (Monday) $70

Dinner at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Monday) $150

Tuesday Breakfast $45

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PHOTO CONTEST

Enter the Photo Contest by uploading a photo to the Contest Entry Form. The top 3 photos will receive a prize!

Submission & Vorting period: June 7th 12:00 PM EDT – June 11th 10:00 AM EDT

Winners will be announced Tuesday, 6/11, at 11:40 am EDT.

PARTICIPATE AND VOTE

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THANK YOU SPONSORS

Featured Sponsor

Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP (“O+Z”) is a litigation boutique led by attorneys with extensive experience protecting content and brands. O+Z attorneys have litigated some of the most prominent copyright and internet matters of our time. Top-tier clients in creative and innovative industries rely on us for compelling advocacy, strategic counseling, and decisive action in intellectual property and litigation matters. We have offices in Washington, DC and New York City and a practice that is nationwide. For more info, see www.oandzlaw.com.

Platinum Sponsors

Consistently recognized as one of the top litigation groups in the world, Cleary Gottlieb has extensive experience litigating high-profile copyright and IP disputes through trial and appeal. Our lawyers regularly represent clients from around the world across a wide range of industries, including technology, AI, e-commerce, computer hardware and software, consumer products, fashion, banking, pharmaceuticals, and media and entertainment, in lawsuits involving copyright, DMCA, trademark, false advertising, trade secret, and right of publicity claims.

For more than 50 years, Finnegan has been a leader in copyright protection and counseling. Managing Intellectual Property has consistently recognized Finnegan for its copyright work in the United States since 2008. We know how to navigate complexities in the ever-changing copyright landscape, particularly in light of the growing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in all areas of business, and we help clients maintain a competitive edge as both owners and users of copyrighted works.

Venable’s copyright team represents clients in a range of industries, including music, publishing, entertainment, software, digital media, art, consumer goods, major trade associations, and nonprofits. We have extensive experience leading major copyright enforcement programs, deep experience with DMCA issues, and we routinely assist clients with clearance and registration matters.

Gold Sponsors

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a Canadian law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of the country’s most dynamic business sectors. Cassels offers one of the country’s largest business law practices, advising clients from start-ups to multi-national organizations. At Cassels, your success is our priority.

Silver Sponsors

Arbitrator/mediator focusing on commercial, intellectual property, technology, entertainment, and employment disputes with nearly 25 years of experience as an intellectual property and general commercial litigator.

Morrison Foerster’s Copyright Group is a leading advisor on cutting-edge copyright issues, from DMCA legislation to landmark AI model lawsuits.

Winston’s premier copyright litigation team has handled hundreds of cases, representing the defense of billions of dollars in liability and the recovery of massive awards.

Recording Studio Experience Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

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7:00 – 8:30 am EDT	Breakfast Where: Salons E-H and East Foyer, 2nd floor Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT	Registration Desk Open Where: North Foyer, 2nd floor
8:00 – 8:30 am EDT	Journal of the Copyright Society Editorial Board Meeting Where: Ontario, 2nd floor
8:30 – 8:40 am EDT	President’s Welcome Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Casey M. Chisick – President of the Copyright Society and a Partner at Cassels ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860658077
8:40 – 8:50 am EDT	Journal Remarks Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Elizabeth Townsend Gard, Editor-in-Chief ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860658077
9:00 – 10:00 am EDT (60 min CLE)	View from the U.S. Copyright Office Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Our not-to-be-missed annual update on recent developments and upcoming initiatives at the U.S. Copyright Office. Speaker: Shira Perlmutter Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860658077
10:00 – 10:20 am EDT	20-minute Coffee Break Where: Grand Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor
10:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT (90 min CLE)	Recent Developments in Copyright Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Join Bob, Tom, Joelle and Dasha for a fast-paced, action-packed review of the year’s most important copyright developments. A highlight of every Annual Meeting! Speakers: Robert W. Clarida Partner, Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC Thomas Kjellberg Counsel, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman P.C. Joelle Milov Counsel, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman P.C. Dasha Chestukhin Counsel, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman P.C. ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84124924814
12:00 – 12:10 pm EDT	10-minute Break
12:10 – 1:10 pm EDT (60 min CLE)	From Vinyl to Virtual: The Evolution of Music Ownership & Artists Agreements Where: Salons A-D, 2nd floor Just as advances in society and technology have changed the public’s tastes in music and the way music is made, they have also changed the way musical artists are discovered, compensated and celebrated. This panel will explore the evolution of music ownership and artist agreements from the British invasion of the 1960s to the streaming revolution of the 2010s and beyond. Speakers: Uwonda Carter Carter Woodward Kevin Greene Southwestern Law School Angie Martinez Ozuna Entertainment Susan Moultrie Sony Music Adam Zia Zia Firm ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89854368459
1:15 – 2:30 pm EDT	Luncheon & Members Meeting Where: Salons F-H and East Foyer, 2nd floor – Member Meeting Minute – 2024 Officer and Trustee Nominees Guest tickets are available for purchase.
3:00 – 6:00 pm EDT	Optional Activities Hop-On, Hop-Off Cleveland Tour Sponsored by Copyright Classic XXXVI at Legacy Field and tour of the Heritage Baseball Museum Player or Spectator Sponsored by Cleveland Brewery Tour 36th Annual Kate McKay Tennis Tournament Sponsored by
6:30 – 7:30 pm EDT	Cocktail Hour at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Where: RRHOF Beer Garden Join us at national treasure, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for a cocktail hour in the beer garden before dinner begins.
7:30 – 9:00 pm EDT	Dinner & Special Remarks Where: RRHOF Level 0 Guest tickets are available for purchase.
9:00 – 11:00 pm EDT	Explore the RRHOF From Level 0 to the recently open Level 6, explore the Rock Hall as no one else has! You can review their exhibit guide here.
9:00 – 11:00 pm EDT	The Garage Where: RRHOF Level 2 Are you ready to rock?! Pick up real instruments, learn to play, and jam with friends. Sponsored by
9:30 – 11:00 pm EDT	One Night Only! Special Performance by Crude Humble & Obvious Where: RRHOF Level 1 Don’t miss a special set by Copyright Society house band Crude Humble & Obvious at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Sponsored by: