How Pre-1972 Sound Recordings Came to Matter so Much

On the heels of the Flo & Eddie v. Sirius XM Radio decisions in California and New York, which determined that Sirius committed copyright infringement under state law and engaged in unfair competition by publicly performing pre-1972 sound recordings, streaming music and content broadcasters need to readdress their production strategy. The decision has wide reaching implications and puts internet service providers, sites relying on user generated content, as well as traditional radio stations, at risk. This 60 minute webinar will provide attendees with a “State of the Law” as well as discuss potential pitfalls created by these rulings.

Nina D. Boyajian is a litigator whose practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP focuses on trademark counseling, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation; copyright counseling, enforcement, and litigation; unfair competition/false advertising counseling, and litigation; entertainment and media counseling and litigation; and privacy litigation. She also has experience defending class action lawsuits and litigating general business disputes. Nina's litigation experience extends to both state and federal courts.