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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Brittany B (Bee-B) to breakdown Summer Walker and Megan thee Stallion's contract disputes with their labels. Plus, the duo talks important deal points in record deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down RICO Laws and its negative impact on black people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with recording artist Jerreau to discuss the impact of RICO LAWS and how song lyrics land rappers in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down important contract provisions for talent related to HMUA and deal points for stylists in service agreements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with celebrity hairstylist, hair care specialist, and salon owner Amber Rose "A.Rose" Thames to discuss the issues black women and black stylists face on production sets. The issues start with training in beauty school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the conversation with Larrance "Rance" Dopson, Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down copyright and first amendment laws as applied to music lyrics, and compares the difference between black artists and white artists lyrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with 4x Grammy Award winning music producer Larrance "Rance" Dopson to discuss how the use of rappers song lyrics in criminal cases impacts copyright and first amendment laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the fifth episode of the Interview Series, Desiree chats with criminal defense attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn about the "Hip-Hop" police. The HU alums discuss the various tools and tactics police officers use to make a case against hip-hop artists, and provide tips on how artists can stay vigilant to protect themselves. Attorney Person-Lynn also shares his experience with police officers targeting...

On the fourth episode of the Interview Series, Desiree delves into podcast agreements with attorney turned business consultant Candice K. Stephenson. The duo discuss the various types of podcast agreements and the important provisions impacting each agreement.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the third episode of the Interview Series, the brand partnerships discussion continues. Freelance event producer and creative strategist Sunny Dae joins Desiree to discuss how to get brands on board to sponsor events, the steps involved in getting an event from ideation to execution, and the power of work back schedules.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message Learn more...

On the second episode of the Interview Series, we are talking all things brand partnerships. Brand partnerships range from business and influencer or business to business. Either way authenticity is key! Attorney Daniella Jones joins Desiree to breakdown the important contract provisions that all creatives need to negotiate, discuss how brands measure success of collaborations, and the many ways c...

POPLAW Podcast is back! We are kicking off the "Interview Series" and wrapping up Black History Month with special guest, Marcie Cleary, Esq. On this episode Desiree and Marcie discuss the dispute between Dave Chappelle and ViacomCBS regarding 'The Chappelle Show.' The duo breakdown contract terms related to: ownership, compensation, in perpetuity, and more! Plus, the attorneys share tips on how c...

On a non-impeachment note, we're ending the year talking about all types of ridiculousness: Congressman Devin Nunes has filed yet another lawsuit against a media company for god knows what; rapper TI's TMI about his daughter has caused NY lawmakers to spring into action; and Chris Brown gets into trouble for owning a pet monkey. Stick around for The Breakdown of defamation + updates on Tekashi 6x9...

We couldn't be more excited to have Ashley Rouse (of Trade St. Jam Co.) join us as our last guest of 2019. Ashley gives us the inside look into how Trade St. Jam was born, the leap of faith she took moving to NYC, how she leveraged her appearance on Vice's Hustle tv show, and of course the importance of knowing all of the regulations/rules for her industry + understanding contracts.  Visit https:/...

Entertainment attorney and media personality Carla Parris joins us all the way from Trinidad to discuss her role as a pioneer in carnival law and carving out her own path in the Caribbean entertainment industry.  Check out her series "The Business of Carnival" on YouTube. We're on Pandora now! Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desiree and Tyrone Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram --> @po...

Sports and brand marketing expert Bryce Tarrant joins us this week to talk about all things sports: from the NCAA rule and state law changes for college athletes, to the Rich Paul agent rule,  and everything else is between.  Go to https://www.the-shotcallers.com/ to learn more about Bryce T and #CallYourOwnShots. We're on Pandora now! Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desiree and Tyrone Foll...

Mogul Byron Allen’s fight for equality in TV programming against Comcast heads to the Supreme Court, a California court weighs in on Marlon Wayans’ right to free speech in the workplace, and a person portrayed in the Netflix docuseries When They See Us is suing for “his portrayal”. Stick around for The Breakdown of the Black Codes and an update on Yeezy and his masters. We're on Pandora now! Head...

We're back and we missed you!  This week we're talking Yellowcard's lawsuit against Juice WRLD for leaning too heavily on nostalgia (aka infringement) and Lizzo is at the top of her game and fending off copyright haters left and right. Stick around for The Breakdown of estoppel and updates on The Game's sexual assault case plus the latest on Nipsey Hussle's murder's case. We're on Pandora now! Hea...

Lil Nas X and Cardi B are accused of copying their song "Rodeo", SoundExchange has BIG updates to their website to help songwriters and copyright holders, and Peloton is now on the offensive taking on competitors in court. Stick around for The Breakdown of what SoundExchange is and updates on Tekashi 6x9's criminal case and Yeezy's EMI publishing lawsuit. Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Des...

Lil Peep's mom thinks his management and touring company need to be held responsible for his unfortunate death and  Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are taking the British tabloids to court for crossing the line and invading their privacy. Stick around for The Breakdown of wrongful death lawsuits and updates on the WGA vs talent agencies dispute and another installment in our #FyreFest series. Head...

#TBT to one of our favorite episodes where we drank some champagne, popped some popcorn, and reviewed the two Fyre Fest documentaries and gave all of our "legal analysis": "FINALLY. It's what you all have been waiting for. We give our long awaited, much anticipated, unfiltered reviews of both the Hulu and Netflix Fyre Fest documentaries. Long live our #UnderFyre series! Stick around for The Breakd...

California lawmakers are taken to task over laws "protecting" age discrimination on IMBd, film producers are in court over movie credits, and the audiobook company Audible is sued for adding unauthorized "captions" to its books. Stick around for The Breakdown of copyright licenses and updates on Usher's STI lawsuit woes and the Varsity Blues college cheating scandal. Head to www.poplawpodcast.com ...

Live event producer Sofar Sounds comes under fire for its free labor practices, copyright litigants are finally getting a dedicated small claims court, and a journalist's lawsuit against CNN over a documentary is tossed before it even got started. Stick around for The Breakdown of what small claims courts are and updates on the Peloton vs. the music industry lawsuit and rapper Birdman's everlastin...

Cardi gives the oddest deposition we’ve heard since Lil Wayne, a Tennessee man sues Popeyes over THAT chicken sandwich, and the man in the White House is trying to enforce illegitimate NDAs against his former employees. Stick around for The Breakdown of what depositions are and Fyre Fest update #12,761. Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desiree and Tyrone Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagr...

Ariana Grande is demanding at least $10 million from Forever 21 for infringement after a failed business deal; actor Mr. T takes on a cannabis company for appropriating his name; Drake, Big Freedia, and others are being sued by a NOLA DJ for using his beat on "In My Feelings", "Nice for What", and other songs. Stick around for The Breakdown of right of publicity and updates on the Danny Masterson-...