Music Industry Defamation with Kevin Vick and Miles Feldman - BHBA's The Music Law Beat

About this episode

The episode discusses high-stakes defamation lawsuits involving music industry stars and the legal implications surrounding them.

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

People in this episode

Host: Bill Hochberg

Guests: Kevin Vick, Miles Feldman

Topics covered

• defamation
• music industry
• lawsuits
• free speech
• copyright

Keywords

• Jay-Z
• Drake
• Marilyn Manson
• Dr. Luke
• legal controversies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Music Law Beat

Places: California

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