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This program explores the complex relationship between the music industry and copyright law. Led by experienced attorneys who are at the forefront of the recent developments in music law, this program provides a comprehensive overview of ever-changing landscape of copyright law with respect to music, and how it impacts artists, producers, songwriters, music publishers, record labels, and other facets of the music industry.
John R. Baldivia is a partner of Rossi, P.C., where he negotiates a wide variety of contracts for major label recording artists, songwriters, and prominent influencers. John joined Rossi, P.C. with a strong background in music transactions, as well as entertainment and intellectual property litigation.
Prior to joining Rossi, P.C., John was a partner at Pierce Law Group LLP, where he negotiated various music contracts, film contracts, and reviewed complicated copyright clearance matters. John also served as a lead plaintiff-side attorney on complex litigation issues against various film and television studios. He has litigated a variety of entertainment-related claims involving fraud, breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, misappropriation of name and likeness, employment claims, and talent agency controversies. John has won large 6- and 7-figure judgments on behalf of his clients while working for Pierce Law Group, and in 2020 and 2021, John was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Southern California.
Jesse E. Morris, Esq. is the owner of the Los Angeles based music law firm, Morris Music Law, PC, where he primarily represents songwriters, artists, producers, managers, labels, publishers, and music-related tech companies. Additionally, Jesse is the founder of Music Law Pro, where he manages and oversees all other attorneys and staff. Jesse is a musician and composer of music himself who has been in several rock acts. Jesse was a co-chair of the LA Chapter of the Copyright Society, and has spoken at events for UCLA, USC, the Association of Independent Music Publishers, California Lawyers for the Arts, Digital Entertainment World, SXSW, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
David Helfant’s experience in representing record producers, recording artists and record and publishing companies — together with his specialized expertise in counseling major motion picture studios and television, film and video production companies — enables him to lead, direct and counsel a wide variety of corporations, artists and above-the-line talent in their transactional and new media needs.
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