Music Copyright Litigation with Peter Anderson and Aaron Moss

About this episode

A discussion on music copyright litigation featuring insights from top entertainment litigators Peter Anderson and Aaron Moss.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Bill Hochberg

Guests: Peter Anderson, Aaron Moss

Topics covered

• music copyright
• litigation
• entertainment law

Keywords

• copyright battles
• infringement litigation
• fair use
• substantial similarity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Music Copyright Litigation, The Music Law Beat, Blurred Lines, Copyright Lately

Places: California

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