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Here you find all the conference information you need.

LOCATION

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower and Virtual

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.

The intermediate program is transitional and appropriate for newly admitted attorneys.

MATERIALS

AGENDA

Sunday, June 9, 2024

12:00 – 5:00 pm EST	Registration Desk Open Where: North Foyer
2:00 – 3:00 pm EST	Chapter Chair Meeting Where: Salon D
3:00 – 5:00 pm EST	Board of Trustees Meeting Where: Salon D
6:30 – 7:00 pm EST	First Time Attendee & Copyright Society Mentorship Program 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. As part of the reception, enjoy a curated wine tasting from long-time Society member and sommelier, Drew Kastner. Wine tasting sponsored by:
6:30 – 8:00 pm EST	Meet and Greet with the Copyright Society DEI Committee Where: Glamper As part of the welcome reception, meet with members of the Copyright Society’s DEI Committee.
7:00 – 8:00 pm EST	Welcome Reception Where: Glamper Join us at Glamper for hors d’oeuvres and networking as we kick off the conference! Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:15 – 9:30 pm EST	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.

Monday, June 10, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 am EST	Breakfast Where: Salons F-H and East Foyer Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm EST	Registration Desk Open Where: North Foyer
8:30 – 8:40 am EST	President’s Welcome Casey M. Chisick – President of the Copyright Society and a Partner at Cassels
9:00 – 10:00 am EST (60 min CLE)	View from the U.S. Copyright Office Where: Salons A-E 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
10:00 – 10:20 am EST	Coffee Break Where: Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:30 am – 12:00 pm EST (90 min CLE)	Recent Developments in Copyright Where: Salons A-E 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.
12:00 – 12:10 pm EST	10-minute Break
12:10 – 1:10 pm EST (60 min CLE)	From Vinyl to Virtual: The Evolution of Music Ownership & Artists Agreements Where: Salons A-E 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 Susan Moultrie Sony Music Adam Zia Zia Firm
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST	Luncheon Where: Salons F-H and East Foyer Guest tickets are available for purchase.
3:00 – 6:00 pm EST	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 Cleveland Brewery Tour 36th Annual Kate McKay Tennis Tournament Sponsored by
6:30 – 9:00 pm EST	Dinner and Reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Join us for a cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Rock Hall’s beer garden, then head inside for dinner and the opportunity to explore the Rock Hall as no one else has! Guest tickets are available for purchase.
9:30 – 11:00 pm EST	One Night Only! Special Performance by Crude Humble & Obvious Don’t miss a special set by Copyright Society house band Crude Humble & Obvious!  Sponsored by:

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 am EST	Breakfast Where: Salons F-H and East Foyer Guest tickets are available for purchase.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm EST	Registration Desk Open  Location: North Foyer
9:00 – 10:00 am EST (60 min CLE)	Latest Developments in Music Copyright Infringement Cases: Perspectives from Expert Musicologist, Litigators and Artists Where: Salons A-E 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
10:00 – 10:20 am EST	Coffee Break  Where: Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:20 – 10:30 EST	Photo Contest Winners Announced
10:30 – 11:30 am EST (60 min CLE)	Lessons in Collaboration: Exploring Voluntary Measures to Address Platform Liability Where: Salons A-E 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:  Christine Doelling Epic Games Emily Ellis Meta Steve Kang NBCUniversal Theresa Weisenberger BakerHostetler
11:30 – 11:45 am EST	15-minute Break
11:45 – am 12:45 pm EST (60 min CLE)	Fair Use and AI: A Debate Where: Salons A-E 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

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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

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.

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