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Striking the Right Chord: Navigating the Music Copyright Law Landscape

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Program Number
3687
Program Date
2026-03-05
CLE Credits
1

This presentation provides an overview of copyright law particularly as it applies to music. The presentation then will cover a number of recent lawsuits related to music and copyrights as well as some of the issues that are on the horizon related to music copyrights. 

Objectives:

  • Understand what a copyright is, the exclusive rights associated with copyrights, and how music can be protected through copyrights
  • Learn about the elements of copyright infringement and how the fair use defense applies in music copyright cases
  • Dive into several recent lawsuits related to allegations of copyright infringement related to music
  • Explore issues on the horizon related to music copyrights

Available in States

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas Self Study

Program Categories

  • Copyright Law
  • Entertainment and the Arts
  • Federal Courts
  • Florida Eligible
  • Intellectual Property Law

PROGRAM CREDITS

  • Areas of Professional Practice : 1 Credit