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Categories:
Media Law and Entertainment
CPD Points:
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Due to the difference in guidelines between the SRA and the Bar Standards Board, CPD points are awarded differently for Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives:

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority / ILEX:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain 1 CPD point (60 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

Regulated by the Bar Standards Board:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain ½ an accredited CPD point (30 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

Cost:
Standard rate: £45+VAT - Corporate users will pay less.
Length:
30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz)
Plays on Computer:
Yes Downloadable as MP3:    Yes
Contributor(s):
Course Aims:

The CPDcast is aimed at practitioners in media law or anyone with an interest in the area of performers' rights. It is suitable for all levels of experience as it gives an explanation of key issues as well as a case update.

Outcomes:
After completing the course you will:
  • Understand the common issues that arise in back catalogue royalty claims;
  • Understand the common types of recording contracts;
  • Have received an update on the recent case involving Status Quo.
Level:
Intermediate Difficulty: 3 of 5
Classification:
Legal Principles
Legislative Updates
Sources and References:
  • Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;
  • Limitation Act 1980;
  • Partnership Act 1890;
  • Paragon Finance v Thakerar & Co [1999] 1 All ER 400;
  • Lancaster and another v Handle Artists Management Ltd [2008] All ER (D) 308 (Apr).

This CPDcast is on the subject of performers' rights in the context of former members of bands claiming back catalogue royalties. Robert Deacon explains the issues raised in claims for back catalogue royalties and discusses the recent case involving former band members of Status Quo.

Podcast Added: 4/12/2008

This course has now been removed from the site. It is no longer suitable for CPD purposes as it contains information that is out of date or incorrect. For a list of our latest CPDcasts, please visit the library.

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