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 Feldman) 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.
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.