John R. Meller

Associate

Manatt Entertainment

Panelist, “Expert Discussion on the Economics of Streaming Music/Video,” Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Technology Conference, June 5, 2019.

Speaker, “Recording Agreements 101,” 2015 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, Austin, TX, Nov. 6, 2015.

Speaker, “Artist Management Agreements,” 2015 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, Austin, TX, Nov. 5, 2015.

Memberships

Admitted to practice in the state of California

Los Angeles Chapter Advocacy Committee Member, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, 2014–present

Publications

Co-author, “SoundExchange: Claim Your Money!,” Keeping It Honest: Transparency and Related Legal Issues in the Entertainment Industry, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, 2019.

Co-author, “Op-Ed: H.R. 1695: A vital first step towards Copyright Office modernization,” The Hill, April 25, 2017.

Co-author, “Op-Ed: Hey DOJ – see you in court!” The Hill, Sept. 13, 2016.

Co-author, “A Response to Professor Menell: A Remix Compulsory License Is Not Justified,” 38 Colum. J.L. & Arts 365, 2014–2015.

Co-author, “Pending US Legislation Regarding Streaming,” The International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, June 2015.

Contact

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Education

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John in the News

Manatt Entertainment Attorneys Write for IAEM on Music Industry Laws