Legal Issues in Music

Legal Issues in Music

Tuesday, April 22 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Whether you’re a musician, composer, producer, or entertainment attorney, understanding the legal landscape of the music industry is essential. This session will break down copyright, contracts, and licensing, helping you navigate common industry challenges like sampling rights, the difference between recording and composition rights, and the evolving impact of AI on music law.

Key Topics:

• Who owns what? Understanding composition vs. recording rights
• Sampling, fair use, and licensing—when do you need permission?
• How AI and recent industry shifts (think Taylor’s Version) are changing music law

Perfect for artists and legal professionals looking to fine-tune their knowledge!

Instructors: VLA Legal Externs

Location: Zoom

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket.

Fees:
$5 Students and Artists Over Sixty
$10 VLA Members (Artists and Attorneys)
$15 General Admission

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.

Webinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation if you cannot attend. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos, click here.