This was a fun chat with Tom and D! Real-life scenarios and questions about

• AI and intellectual property

• parodies, infringement and fair use

• the biggest legal landmines for entertainment professionals

• Colorado Sundance 🤩

• how to get pro bono legal help as a creative

You're welcome to eavesdrop on our conversation at Tom and D Episode 4!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-and-d/id1813211468?i=1000713200527 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wQL90bPPxjnBES4oZHvdu?si=ti58FtH_RjqGHudTx_6r0g 

It’s available on all platforms, wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

About Tom and D

Hosts Tom Fry and Deren Abram swap stories, roast each other, and dive into the messy, hilarious world of entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. They also welcome a mystery guest—an industry insider, a rising star, or just someone with a great story—because, honestly, surprises make everything better.

Follow @thetomanddpodcast on Instagram to catch their latest episodes!

Come learn all about music publishing!!

This Tuesday, June 17, Dave Ratner is the featured presenter in the "Anatomy of the Deal" series, a year-long succession of events from the Sports & Entertainment Section of the Colorado Bar Association.

Publishing rights and administration is often considered one of the most complicated aspects of entertainment law in general. Dave will break it down in terms all practitioners can understand, covering both legal and music business angles. 

So whether you're working in the field or just curious to learn more, come dig into the terminology and structures involved in this fascinating aspect of law and practice! 

Click to register here.

Can I get sued for posting this??

Dave Ratner clarifies the do's and don'ts at Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC)!

As social media content evolves, the importance of avoiding legal trouble grows. Dave brings his expertise in #entertainmentlaw to an engaging presentation and Q&A on June 6, Day 2 of #EVMC2024 #EVMCDenver.

Do you have questions on copyright and social media? Fire away in the comments .

P.S. Did you know? EVMC is sold out for the first time ever! 🤯 The EVMC is a dynamic conference that unites a diverse community of entertainment marketing professionals from across North America. Each June, in a new host city across the continent, the community gathers for 3 days of in-person meetings ranging from general & concurrent sessions, breakouts, awards, networking, and evening events. All with the mission of fostering inspiration, collaboration, and innovation within the rapidly evolving entertainment industry.