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 partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in music copyright defense, known for handling headline-making cases like Blurred Lines. Aaron Moss, a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and author of the widely read blog Copyright Lately, brings incisive analysis and deep experience in entertainment law.

From substantial similarity to evolving fair use standards, this fast-paced conversation delivers candid insights and practical takeaways for attorneys, rights holders, and creatives navigating a complex and high-stakes legal landscape.

Presented by Raines.

Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.

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 owners are using to keep iconic legacies of Dylan, Springsteen, Bowie and others thriving for future generations. It’s not just nostalgia fueling the market—it’s a fierce, fast-moving business battleground.

Presented by Raines.

Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.

📂 Access CLE materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAfbqdL8wUC95FzDK3TaWZ_cc5HI4N0N/view

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 noise—it’s the explosive, reputation-shaking allegations that are capturing all eyes and ears. 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 law.

Presented by Raines.

Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.

📂 Access CLE materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jfj-xUO_YIRMn0u0QKkBq3sFXjjjoyja/view?usp=sharing

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 law.

Presented by Raines.

Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.