Aug 25, 2020
In this week’s episode of the BOMB podcast, Professor Butler explores the right of publicity and the name and likeness provision that exists in every recording contract. Each of these issues are at the center of the lawsuit that 50 Cent filed against Rick Ross a few years ago, the very same lawsuit that came to an end...
Aug 18, 2020
In this week’s episode of the BOMB podcast, Professor Butler explores the four types of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, through the lens of property rights in general. She breaks down the concept that all property, whether it’s real, personal, or intellectual, is entitled...
Aug 11, 2020
In this week's episode of the B.O.M.B. Podcast, Professor Butler discusses the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by singer Neil Young against Donald Trump and his reelection campaign, for the infringing use of two of Young’s songs while on the campaign trail. Professor Butler will explore the exclusive right to...
Aug 4, 2020
In this week’s episode, Professor Butler will talk about the all-important music and/or entertainment attorney, why you need one and how you should go about finding one, especially one you can afford. She will review what it takes to become a lawyer, the difference between a general practitioner and a specialist,...