278.7 sec. 1 - Music Law Practice (Fall 2026)
Instructor: Daniel Schacht (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 2
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
W 6:25 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Law 130
From August 19, 2026
To November 30, 2026
Course End: November 30, 2026
Class Number: 33133
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 20
Waitlisted: 7
Enroll Limit: 24
As of: 06/08 11:25 PM
This course provides students with an opportunity to experience the practice of music law, led by an experienced practitioner and meant to simulate practicing at a law firm. After reviewing the fundamentals of pertinent intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, right of publicity), music industry structure, and relevant institutions, students will work through a series of in-depth case files focusing on such topics as talent representation, negotiating agreements, infringement standards, termination of copyright transfers, and artist compensation. Topics include transactional and litigation matters. The class often features guest speakers from different areas of the music business.
Except during their own presentations, students may not use computers (laptops, iPads, mobile phones, or other devices) in class without instructor permission.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
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Requirements Satisfaction:
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Exam Notes: (SP) Presentations that count for a significant portion of the grade
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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Books:
Required Books are in blue
- All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eleventh Edition
Donald S. Passman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9781668011065
e-Book Available: unknown
Price: To Be Determined - The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing, 5th Edition
Randall Wixen
Edition: 5th Edition
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 9788350111416
e-Book Available: Yes
e-Book procurement note: Available on Kindle
Price: 29.99
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Law-school Bookstore prices are unavailable at this time.