Few artists have shaped music, culture, and creative independence like Prince, and few left behind such a complex legal legacy. From battles over contracts and ownership to landmark copyright disputes and ongoing estate controversies, Prince’s career offers a powerful case study in artist rights, intellectual property, and creative control. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a deep dive into the legal issues that defined and continue to shape Prince’s legacy. This educational program will explore: Prince’s contract struggles and what they teach us about artist agreements and bargaining power Protecting musical works online, including copyright, DMCA takedown requests, and the landmark Dancing Baby case How emerging technology, streaming, and AI impact creativity and artists rights Ongoing estate and intellectual property disputes, including the Warhol portrait case The legal questions surrounding Prince’s unpublished music Through real cases and accessible legal analysis, this program will illuminate how Prince’s legal battles continue to influence the rights of artists today. This session is ideal for artists and attorneys interested in the intersection of art, law, and legacy. Time will be reserved for Q&A. IL CLE pending. About the Speakers: Jennifer Nacht, Esq. – Intellectual Property Attorney at Greer, Burns & Crain Rick Morris, MBA, JD, LLM – Professor of Instruction & Director of Professional Graduate Programs at Northwestern University Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Director of Legal Services
