Understanding copyright in the digital age is difficult. You have to understand both the technology and the law. Somewhere between what’s possible and what’s legal is the solution to your problem. We can help you find that solution.

John Worthington, Principal
John Worthington has been on the forefront of advancements in the world of media technology for over 20 years. At Apple Computer, Worthington was the project leader for the development of QuickTime, which kick started the desktop video revolution. He also developed Apple’s MIDI Manager and contributed to the development of the Macintosh Sound Manager and the AIFF file format. Later, Worthington helped pioneer online music sales as Chief Technical Officer at MusicNet and developed desktop video tools for Digital Origin, Media 100, and Discreet. Worthington currently holds an appointment as Professor of Music Technology at Loyola University New Orleans

Mark J. Davis, Principal
Mark J. Davis has been practicing law for over 24 years with a specialty in copyright and entertainment law. He is currently Of Counsel to Eveline Davis & Phillips, New Orleans’ premier music and entertainment law firm. Fully 80 percent of its practice is focused on copyright and contract issues as they apply to musical artists, songwriters, record labels, advertising agencies, and licensors of musical works. In addition to music publishing administration, catalogue sales, and other transactional matters, Davis represents songwriters, publishers, labels and artists in copyright infringement suits in Federal court in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. He held a special appointment from the Librarian of Congress as an Arbitrator for the Copyright Office. His panel allocated over $89,000,000 in cable TV rebroadcast royalties among 3,500 motion picture and television studio claimants. Davis has been a guest lecturer at many universities, law schools, and music conferences.