The Litigation Podcast
The Litigation Podcast
Blackstone Chambers
7 - The Shape of Music Litigation - Copyright, Contracts and more in Media and Entertainment Law with Ian Mill KC, Mark Vinall, Celia Rooney, and Rayan Fakhoury
36 minutes Posted Jan 18, 2023 at 8:00 am.
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Join Ian Mill KC, Mark Vinall, Celia Rooney, and Rayan Fakhoury as they discuss the shape of music litigation, past and present, with key lessons learned from recent cases including cases involving Ed Sheeran, Rudimental, Culture Club and Rihanna. 

This episode examines topics such as: 

  • the relevance of access for copyright cases in the digital age,
  • how the courts treat evidence in proving musical creation,
  • contractual disputes and the implications of the advent of streaming for the construction of historic contracts
  • emerging contrasts and divergences between US and UK music litigation