The Music Law Beat

In this episode, Tim Kappel of Wells Kappel – who just won a landmark appeal in the Fifth Circuit that could shift worldwide ownership of copyrights from music companies back to songwriters and recording artists – talks with MLB host Bill Hochberg of Raines and guest Rami Yanni, an IP and entertainment attorney at Raines and adjunct law professor at USC. No case has ever found that copyright termi...

In this episode of The Music Law Beat, host Bill Hochberg (Raines) is joined by Martin Maguire, Head of Business Development at PRS for Music, and Lance Phillips, Partner at Sheridans, one of the UK’s leading entertainment law firms. Together, they unpack the growing competition between British and American performing rights organizations and what it means for songwriters, publishers, and attorney...

In this episode of The Music Law Beat, host Bill Hochberg (Raines) sits down with Nicolas Urdinola, Partner at SheppardMullin, and John R. Baldivia, Partner at Rossi Baldivia Klein Fine & Spector, PC, for an insider’s look at the legal forces powering the global rise of Latin music. As artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Peso Pluma dominate international charts, attorneys are increasingly at...

Join host Bill Hochberg (Raines) as he sits down with festival promoter and attorney Danny Hayes and top music agent Jarred Arfa to explore the ever-evolving world of music festivals and touring —from the negotiating table to the stage. This all-access conversation hits the business and legal beats that matter: the future of ticket pricing, insurance issues, branding opportunities, and what makes...

A-list entertainment litigators Peter Anderson and Aaron Moss know music copyright law upside down, backwards, and better than most. In this episode of The Music Law Beat, host Bill Hochberg (Raines) sits down with the powerhouse duo to unpack today’s biggest copyright battles, trends in infringement litigation, and the legal doctrines shaping the future of the music industry. Peter Anderson, a pa...

Are gold records the new gold bullion for investors in these rocky economic times? Join Host Bill Hochberg (Raines) and his guests Laurent Hubert (CEO of Kobalt Music) and Jeff Biederman (Greenberg Traurig) as they break down why music catalogs are could outperform come traditional investments in these rocky times, how copyright terms and public domain risks impact value, and what strategies owner...

From backstage to front-page, music industry superstars, scarred by scandalous charges, are striking back in high-stakes defamation showdowns. Tune in as attorneys Bill Hochberg (Raines), Kevin Vick (Jassy Vick Carolan LLP), and Miles Feldman (Raines) unpack the twisted drama behind lawsuits filed by and against stars like Jay-Z, Drake, Marilyn Manson, and Dr. Luke. It’s not just the hits making n...

The BHBA's Music Law Beat is a new podcast series hosted by Bill Hochberg that explores the legal controversies and contracts shaping today’s music industry. From defamation lawsuits to free speech battles to eye popping copyright transactions, leading attorneys break down the high-profile matters that truly matter. Each episode offers timely insight into the intersection of music, media, and the...