Entertainment Industry Conference June 19, 2014 Los Angeles and Webcast
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE HYATT REGENCY CENTURY CITY AND WEBCAST JUNE 19, 2014
Conference Planning Committee Michael R. Morris, Esq. Co-Chair Valensi Rose, PLC Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF Co-Chair Green Hasson Janks Bradford S. Cohen, Esq. Venable LLP Kathy Davis Motion Picture & Television Fund Brian E. Feldman, CPA Philpott Bills Stoll & Meeks LLP
William B. Harris Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC Brian J. Marler, CFA Houlihan Lokey Linda R. Flemins, CPA Internal Revenue Service Randy W. Perrin Internal Revenue Service Michael S. Sherman, Esq. Reed Smith LLP Mary P. Yoel, CFP City National Bank Richard Zinman The Entertainment Group, Morgan Stanley
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AGENDA {AT-A-GLANCE}
Overview: Stay on the cutting edge of an everchanging industry with this perennially popular one-day event. You will gain insight on the hottest topics in the business from the experts, who will share practical guidance on everything from new content delivery platforms to hidden opportunities for entertainment tax savings. You will also learn the latest on developments in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas. Credit Information: CPE: 8 Hours MCLE: 6.5 Hours
08:45
Welcome and Introductions
08:50
Beltway Briefing
09:30
The Demise of DOMA?
10:10
Break
10:20
Why Content is King and How the Kingdom is Expanding
11:10
Mining Intellectual Property: Know What You Have and What to do with it!
12:10
Lunch (provided)
12:55
Luncheon Keynote: A Conversation with the Legendary Producer of Titanic and Avatar, Jon Landau and Radio Host Joe Sutton
01:30
Philanthropy: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
02:20
Music Industry Update
03:30
Break
03:40
Business Management: What Should Keep You Up at Night?
04:20
Top Entertainment Tax Savings
05:10
Reception for Los Angeles Attendees Sponsored by HUB International
06:00
Adjourn
Level: Update Prerequisites: None
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08:45
Welcome and Introductions
10:10
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Michael R. Morris, Esq. Co-Chair Valensi Rose, PLC
10:20
Why Content is King and How the Kingdom is Expanding Join an experienced panel of industry leaders for a provocative discussion about new platforms and distribution, ways to improve access to consumers, monetization across platforms, the impact of industry consolidation and more.
Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF Co-Chair Green Hasson Janks 08:50
Beltway Briefing Hear insiders’ perspectives on the latest federal developments and how they’re likely to impact your business. Plus, you’ll get a preview of issues in the upcoming house and senate elections.
Moderator Andrew Wallenstein Editor-in-Chief, Digital Variety Panelists
Bradford S. Cohen, Esq. Venable LLP
Christopher C. Chen Senior Vice President Endgame Entertainment
Robert L. Smith II Chair, Legislative Practice Group Venable LLP 09:30
Holly Leff-Pressman, Esq. Executive Vice President and General Manager Nielsen Entertainment Television
The Demise of DOMA? It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Get an expert’s view on the ruling’s state vs. federal consequences, its current implications for income and estate tax planning and residency issues, and the benefits of marriage vs. a registered domestic partnership. Bradford S. Cohen, Esq. Partner Venable LLP Larry A. Ginsberg, Esq. Partner Harris•Ginsberg LLP Elizabeth R. Glasgow, Esq. Venable LLP
John T. Roberts Senior Vice President Digital Media & Commercial Ventures Endemol USA Richard D. Thompson, Esq. Partner Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman, LLP 11:10
Mining Intellectual Property: Know What You Have and What To Do with It Learn how to take full advantage of your intellectual property. Industry specialists will share their insights on monetization, income and estate taxes, charitable opportunities, asset underutilization, assigning rights and copyright issues, and the comparative benefits of sales, licensing, donation and borrowing. Moderator Michael S. Sherman, Esq. Reed Smith LLP Panelists Denise Colletta Senior Vice President City National Bank Stephen A. Kovach, CFA CFO Vine Alternative Investments Brian J. Marler, CFA Houlihan Lokey
12:00
{Lunch (provided)}
12:55
A Conversation with Jon Landau 03:40 Legendary Producer of Award Winning Movies Titanic and Avatar. (not available for webcast)
01:30
03:10
{Break}
Jon Landau Producer Lightstorm Entertainment
Business Management: What Should Keep You Up at Night? What exactly are your obligations to your client and how do you best fulfill them? The managing partner of a large business management firm will share his insights about potential reputational risks, mitigating risk, firm transition and other related issues.
Joe Sutton Host: The Heart of Hollywood Sutton & Associates
Mickey Segal, CPA Managing Partner Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
Philanthropy: The Gift that Keeps on Giving 04:20 Giving it away isn’t always so simple. Get practical guidance on the gift vetting process, income and estate tax efficiencies, the business manager’s role, UBIT and legacy and recognition considerations.
Top Entertainment Tax Savings Never miss a tax saving opportunity! Learn from the experts about ways to achieve significant savings in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
Moderator Donella M. Wilson, CPA Green Hasson Janks
Joseph D. Chianese, CPA Executive Vice President EP Financial Solutions
Panelists
Panelists
Michael D. Karlin, CPA Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
Schuyler M. Moore, Esq. Partner, Entertainment Department Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Ken Scherer CEO MPTF Foundation
Akash D. Sehgal Director, State and Local Tax Green Hasson & Janks
Kent E. Seton, Esq. Seton & Associates 02:10 Music Industry Update
Moderator
05:10
Making money in music requires close scrutiny, and litigation continues. Hear a compelling presentation 06:00 on licensing vs. sales by a leading Nashville attorney, as well as a dynamic panel discussion on digital music royalties.
Reception for Los Angeles Attendees Sponsored by HUB International {Adjourn}
Licensing vs. Sales: The Litigation Continues Richard Busch, Esq. Partner King & Ballow Digital Music Royalties: How many micro-pennies are in a dollar? Larry Blake Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer Concord Music Group, Inc. D. A. Wallach Spotify Steve Winogradsky, Esq. Winogradsky/Sobel
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