CLE 1: Actions, Reactions and Class Actions: Music Business Litigation
When Plaintiffs form a class in a concerted effort to seek relief, the result can alter the course of jurisprudence. This panel will review mega-issues through mega-litigations and report on their impact.
Presenters
Tim Matson
Atty
Lommen Abdo Law Firm
Tim Matson is a transactional lawyer, litigator and intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience representing musicians, filmmakers, media talent, writers, visual artists and other creators of artistic works in all aspects of their entertainment careers. Tim has handled major publishing, recording, licensing and other agreements in the entertainment industries, as well as IP components of business acquisitions and asset transfers involving patented technologies, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He has worked with several legacy artists on copyright transfer termination issues, including the firm’s filing of the nation’s first post-1978 notice of termination. Tim also represents emerging and mid-sized businesses as they develop, market and distribute creative content and technology, such as computer software, video games, and on-line products and services. Tim is a frequent lecturer and author on entertainment and IP issues.
Richard Wolfe
Owner
Richard Wolfe Law
Howard Hertz
Partner
Hertz Schram PC
Howard Hertz specializes in entertainment law and since 1976 has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field. Among his most well-known clients have been George Clinton, The Romantics, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Pantera, The GO, Mike Posner, Elmore Leonard, Jeff Gutt, the Insane Clown Posse, Warner Tamerlane, Abkco Music, Inc. and Atlantic Records. Mr. Hertz is also a mediator and expert witness regularly in entertainment related disputes and is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School teaching Entertainment Law.
Mr. Hertz is actively involved in the Detroit Music Awards Foundation, the Sphinx Organization, the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, MusiCares’ Program and Services Committee, a former member of the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (Chicago Chapter), and a former member of the Michigan Film Advisory Commission. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and was featured in “Super Lawyers”.