St. John's School of Law Presents - Global Internet Piracy: How Safe Are You?

February 22, 2008 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Manhattan Campus

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The St. John’s School of Law  and the New York International Law Review in association with the International Law and Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association and Bar/Bri presents

Global Internet Piracy: How Safe Are You?

Friday, February 22, 2008

Manhattan Campus
101 Murray Street
New York, NY
Directions

CLE Credits will be provided. Download brochure and registration form.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. -Registration and Luncheon

12:30 – 12:40 p.m. -Welcome

Amanda J. D’Orazi Symposium Editor, New York International Law Review
Andrew J. Simons Associate Academic Dean, St. John’s University School of Law

12:40 – 1:45 p.m.Keynote Address
Jeremy Banks Vice President Global Internet Anti-Piracy Unit,
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry - London

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Panel 1: The Industry v. The Pirates: Where Does Free Access End and Piracy Begin?
Addressing the conflict between consumer fair use access to digital media and the entertainment industry’s interest in preventing piracy.

Moderator: Joseph P. Salvo
Counsel-Intellectual Property and Media Group,
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP

Stan Pierre Louis
Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Intellectual Property and Content Protection, Viacom

John Sullivan
Campaigns Manager, Free Software Foundation
Olivier Antoine Senior Associate, Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett, LLP

2:45 – 3 p.m. Break

3 – 4 p.m.Panel 2: Fighting the Modern Swashbuckler: Taking Steps to Address Digital Theft

Engaging practitioners and industry experts in discussion regarding the
effectiveness of international initiatives that address digital media theft.
Moderator: Prof. Leonard M. Baynes Professor of Law and Inaugural Director of the Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development,
St. John’s University School of Law Christopher Papaleo Associate Director for U.S. Business Development and Global Digital Business Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment Susan Butler Senior Legal Correspondent, Billboard Legal and Music Publishing Jeffrey Jacobson Partner, Jacobson & Colfin, P.C.

4 – 4:30 p.m.Closing Remarks
This Course will qualify for two (2) non-transitional Continuing Legal Education Credits.

Pre-Registration
In order to allow us to serve you more effectively, we strongly recommend that you pre-register for our program.

By Mail
For those requesting CLE Credit, please enclose payment. Please make checks payable to St. John’s University School of Law

St. John’s University School of Law
Continuing Legal Education Office Rm. 3-16
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

By Fax
Fax registration form along with your credit card information to the CLE Office (718) 990-5998.

Complimentary Admission for Law Students

Hardship Guidelines

  • Any participant who has an authentic financial hardship may apply for a Hardship Tuition Reduction.
  • Attorneys earning less than $20,000 annually, will receive a discount of 10%.
  • Attorneys earning between $20,000 and $30,000 annually, will receive a discount of 5%.
  • All requests must be made in writing and accompanied by paper documentation.

CLE Information
Registration is $50 for those requesting CLE Credits. This Course will qualify for two (2) non-transitional Continuing Legal Education Credits. Please contact the CLE office at (718) 990-6006 if you have any questions.

For information concerning the Continuing Legal Education Requirements in the State of New York you may contact the Office of Court Administration directly by calling (212) 428-2105 or by using the Website www.courts.state.ny.us.

Office of Continuing
Legal Education
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

St. John’s University has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York.