Canadian Music Week Panel: 20 Must-Know Legal Concepts In The Music Industry

June 10, 2022

10:50 AM to 11:35 AM EST

Intercontinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front St. W, Toronto. ON

Introduction

Taking place June 10, 2022 from 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM in the Ontario Room (Intercontinental Toronto Centre)

The music industry is complex, and continues to change and develop at a staggering speed.  It’s important to keep pace and know where the business is going. However, it’s also critical to understand the basics, which are just as relevant today as ever.

 

Topics To Be Discussed

What is the difference between owning a copyright vs. licensing it? What does it mean to “Deliver” something to a record label? What the heck is a “letter of direction”? And “cross-collateralization”? Where is Don Passman when you need him…

Whether you are a developing artist, or have been in the business for years and need a refresher, join these industry experts to break down some basic “need to know” legal concepts in the music business.

Panel Speakers

Byron Pascoe, Entertainment Lawyer/Partner at Edwards Creative Law
Matt Gorman, Entertainment Lawyer at Cox & Palmer
Paul Faberman, President at Pail Faberman Entertainment
Andrew Hunter | Counsel, Legal and Business Affairs at Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA)

Event Details

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