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Variety | February 2024
Billboard | January 2024
BMAC’s ‘Healing Through Music’ Panel: A Beacon of Wellness for Students
BNN | December 2023
Iann Dior and Maejor Join Black Music Action Coalition to School Students on Mental Wellness
Billboard | December 2023
Power of Women in Hollywood 2023
Variety | November 2023
LaPolt Law, Music & Entertainment Firm, Expands Into Film & TV, Adds Attorney Dani Darling
Variety | July 2023
Music’s Hottest Law Firms: LaPolt Law
Hits Daily Double | May 2023
Attorney Dina LaPolt to be Honored at Caron Gala New York
Billboard | May 2023
HITS Daily Double | April 2023
JEFFERY: Young Thug from Fame to RICO Trial: Documentary Series
Alive | December 2022
‘Protect Black Art’: Movement Grows To End ‘Racial Double-Standard’ Of Using Rap Lyrics In Court
NewsOne | November 2022
CNN Politics | October 2022
Vanity Fair | September 2022
California’s Rap Lyrics Bill Becomes State Law
Pitchfork | September 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Cases
The Wrap | September 2022
Rap Lyrics Can No Longer Be Used as Evidence in California: New Bill
Variety | September 2022
Young Thug’s Lyrics Used Against Him in Court Is “Unprecedented Racism,’ Legal Experts Say
Variety | May 2022
Atlanta, a Hip-Hop Mecca, Reels as a Favorite Son Faces Sweeping Criminal Charges
Los Angeles Times | May 2022
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2022: Top Attorneys Winning Cases and Making Deals in Hollywood
Variety | April 2022
Why the Music Industry Must Remove the Racist Term 'Master Recording'
Variety | April 2022
The Hollywood Reporter | April 2022
Billboard’s 2022 Top Music Lawyers
Billboard | March 2022
Billboard’s 2022 Women In Music Top Executives
Billboard | February 2022
Rainmaker’s Backstories: Dina LaPolt
Hits Daily Double | February 2022
Billboard | January 2022
From the Metaverse to IRL & Beyond: How deadmau5 Keeps Pushing Boundaries (And Cubes)
Pollstar | January 2022
deadmau5's Team On Embracing NFTs: The Future Of Music
Pollstar | January 2022
Music Attorney Dina LaPolt Marks 20 Years in the Biz, and 20 Lessons She Learned Along the Way
Variety | September 2021
Variety | September 2021
The Weeknd, H.E.R. and Motown's CEO Honored at First BMAC Music in Action Awards
Billboard | September 2021
Variety | September 2021
Hustle & Focus! Dina LaPolt of LaPolt Law and SONA On How to Break Into The Business
Pollstar | August 2021
Partnership Deals are the Future of the Music Business
Music Business Worldwide | July 2021
The Sisyphean Quest for a Good Record Deal
Rolling Stone | June 2021
Big Bank Theory: Inside the Nuances of Blockbuster Catalog Deals
Variety | May 2021
The Hollywood Reporter's Top Music Attorneys of 2021
Hollywood Reporter | May 2021
Royalty Splits, Copyrights & More: 'Ruthless' NFT Market Sparks New Legal Debates
Billboard | May 2021
Why NFT Sales in the Music Business Are Still the Wild West and How It Might Be Tamed
Variety | May 2021
Billboard 2021 Top Music Lawyers
Billboard | April 2021
Variety’s Power of Law 2021: Top Music Lawyers
Variety | April 2021
5 Career-Making Takeaways From The GRAMMY U Industry Insights: Navigating Entertainment Law Panel
The Recording Academy | April 2021
So You Want to Mint an NFT: A Guide for Artists & Music Execs
Billboard | March 2021
All The Presidents’ Memos: The Music Industry Under Trump and Then Biden
Synchtank | February 2021
Rap Lyrics Now Admissible as Court Evidence: A Dangerous Precedent
Variety | January 2021
Why Taylor Swift’s Plan to Re-Record Her Old Music Is Actually Going to Work
Vice | December 2020
Billboard’s 2020 Women In Music Hall of Fame Honorees Speak Out
Billboard | December 2020
Lil Peep Died Three Years Ago. The Lawsuits Are Raging On
Rolling Stone | November 2020
BMG Eliminates ‘Poisonous’ Controlled Composition Clauses From It’s US Record Contracts
Music Business Worldwide | October 2020
Revealed: Billboard’s 2020 Top Music Lawyers
Billboard | July 2020
Industry Execs Talk About Making Showbiz More Equitable at Variety’s Power of Law Virtual Event
Variety | July 2020
How Top Music Attorney Dina LaPolt Shattered Ceilings, One at a Time
Variety | July 2020
Musicians Might Be Able to Finally Stop Trump From Using Their Songs
Pitch Fork | July 2020
Top Artist Managers and More Launch Black Music Action Coalition: Exclusive
Billboard | June 2020
Meet the Music Industry’s New Black Music Action Coalition
Rolling Stone | June 2020
Musicians' Groups, California Legislators Propose Gig-Economy Law Amendment
Hollywood Reporter | April 2020
The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Gives the Music Industry a Fighting Chance
Rolling Stone | March 2020
Songwriters, Self-Employed Music Workers Eligible for Relief in Federal Stimulus Bill
Variety | March 2020
Coronavirus Relief Package Helps Artists, Roadies & Other Out-of-Work Music Professionals
Billboard | March 2020
At Work With Dina LaPolt, Music Attorney and Artist Advocate
Rolling Stone | February 2020
The 2020 Billboard Power List Revealed
Billboard | January 2020
Aerosmith Enlist Cheap Trick, Jonas Brothers, Kesha and John Legend for Grammy MusiCares Tribute
Rolling Stone | January 2020
Songs for Screens: Why Aerosmith Is Still Gold for Synchs
Variety | January 2020
Billboard's 2019 Women In Music Hall of Fame Executives
Billboard | December 2019
Why These Execs Are Investing In Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Industry Leaders
Billboard | December 2019
Hollywood Embraces Recovery: How Industry Insiders Get and Stay Sober
Variety | November 2019
Billboard 2019 Top Music Lawyers
Billboard | August 2019
Hits Magazine | August 2019
Dina LaPolt gives Spotify a roasting over songwriter royalties appeal
Musically | June 6, 2019
Attorney Dina LaPolt Slams Spotify, Pandora, Amazon in Midem Talk
Variety | June 6, 2019
A Radical Solution to Spotify’s Biggest Problems – and the Record Industry’s Woes
Rolling Stone | April 2019
Billboard | April 2019
Songwriters of North America Argues for Industry Coalition to Form the MLC
Billboard | April 2019
Freeing 21 Savage: Inside The Effort To Bring A Rapper Home
Forbes.com | April 2019
Power Lawyers 2019: 10 Top Music Attorneys for Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, BTS and More
TheHollywoodReporter.com | March 2019
Songwriters of North America Hit Back at Spotify CRB Appeal
MusicBusinessWorldWide.com | March 2019
Spotify Responds to Royalty-Appeal Criticism: ‘We’re Not Suing Songwriters’
Variety | March 2019
21 Savage’s Still-Bumpy Path to Freedom
NYTimes.com | February 2019
Dina LaPolt Inspires Women to "Never Second-Guess Yourself Or Question Your Instincts"
Variety | February 2019
21 Savage's First Interview Since His Release on Bond
Good Morning America | February 2019
21 Savage on ICE Detention, the Grammys and His Uncertain Future
NYTimes.com | February 2019
Dina LaPolt Honored By Recording Academy at 2019 Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon
Billboard | February 2019
Women in Music 2018: The Most Powerful Executives in the Industry
Billboard | December 2018
Billboard | December 2018
2018 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Exclusive Backstage Portraits
Billboard | December 2018
Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper, Janelle Monae and More Awarded at 2018 Billboard Women in Music Event
Billboard | December 2018
Billboard | November 2018
Axl Rose and Rihanna Want Trump to Stop Playing Their Music. Can They Succeed?
The New York Times | November 2018
Can Rihanna and Axl Rose Order Trump to Stop Playing Their Music at Rallies?
Variety | November 2018
Authority Magazine | October 2018
NMPA and RIAA Urge American Law Institute to Reject 'Sham Attempt' to Redefine Copyright Law
Billboard | October, 2018
Dina LaPolt: Beware a Sneak Attack on Creators' Rights (Guest Op-Ed)
Billboard | October, 2018
Music Modernization Act On the Brink of Becoming Law, Awaits Only President's Signature
Billboard | September 2018
Inside the Music Modernization Act's Last-Minute Negotiations With SiriusXM
Billboard | September 2018
Why Live Nation’s Chairman of the Board Should Resign (Opinion)
Variety | September 2018
Paul McCartney, Don Henley, Katy Perry, More Pen Letter to SiriusXM: ‘We Will Boycott’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety | September 2018
The Music Modernization Act Has 73 Senate Cosponsors — But There's a 'Sirius' Problem
Digital Music News | September 2018
Aerosmith Doesn't Miss A Thing, Threatens Trump With Lawsuit Over Song Use
Forbes | August 2018
Billboard | August 2018
Steven Tyler Threatens Donald Trump With Legal Action Over Use of Aerosmith Music
The Hollywood Reporter | August 2018
Steven Tyler Demands Trump Stop Playing Aerosmith Songs at Rallies
Variety | August 2018
Steven Tyler demands Trump stop playing Aerosmith at rallies
The Hill | August 2018
Steven Tyler Demands Trump Stop Playing Aerosmith At Rallies
Huffington Post | August 2018
Steven Tyler tells Trump to stop playing Aerosmith's 'Livin' on the Edge' at rallies
The Washington Times | August 2018
Billboard.com | August 2018
Music Modernization Act Stares Down Potential Snag
Variety | July 2018
A Senate Committee Votes for Peace in the Music Industry
Nytimes.com | June 2018
Music Modernization Act Gains Momentum in Senate
Variety.com | May 2018
Variety’s 2018 Legal Impact Report
Variety.com | April 2018
Who's Who Among the Music Industry's Advocates on Capitol Hill
Billboard.com | April 2018
Power Lawyers: 11 Top Music Attorneys for John Legend, BTS and More
TheHollywoodReporter.com | April 2018
‘If You Put A Woman In Charge Of Anything, Sh*t Gets Done
’MusicBusinessWorldwide.com | March 2018
How a Music Attorney’s Brush With Death Brought Renewed Purpose to Her
LifeVariety.com | March 2018
Legal Eagles On AEG's ‘Statement of Commitment' For Ozzy’s Last
TourPollstar.com | February 2018
Music Experts Discuss Why the Internet Is Now Saving the Recording Industry
TheHollywoodReporter.com | January 2018
No. 96: Dina LaPolt | Billboard Power 100
Billboard.com | January 2018
Music Industry’s Brave New World Requires New Breed of Executive
Variety.com | January 2018
Grammy Chief Neil Portnow to Testify Before House Judiciary Committee About Music
LegislationVariety.com | January 2018
Billboard.com | January 2018
Why the #MeToo Movement Could Have Chilling Effect for Women in Music Industry
Billboard.com | December 2017
The Best Way To Learn About The Music Biz Is From Dina LaPolt
HuffingtonPost.com | December 2017
Women in Music 2017: The Most Powerful Executives in the Industry
Billboard.com | November 2017
Billboard.com | November 2017
Let Them Speak! Legal Loopholes That Silence Sexual Harassment Victims Must Go
Billboard.com | October 2017
Billboard.com | October 2017
Terrorism Insurance in Demand for Concerts Following Las Vegas Attack
TheHollywoodReporter.com | October 2017
Variety’s 2017 Women’s Impact Report
Variety.com | October 2017
AXS TV Bets On Rocker Eddie Money For New Reality Series
Deadline.com | September 2017
After a rocky year, Fifth Harmony is in control — and tighter than ever
LATimes.com | August 2017
Music's 'Amen Break' Calls Carolina Home
WFAE.org | July 2017
How Fifth Harmony Moved On and Took Control of Their Music: 'The Fans Are Our Fifth Member
Billboard.com | July 2017
Fifth Harmony's Lawyer on Setting the Group Free: 'They Own Their Brand Now
Billboard.com | July 2017
Five Shows with Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law
Ampthemag.com | June 2017
Billboard.com | June 2017
SONA Goes to Battle for the Working Songwriter: ‘God Love the Superstars, But This Isn’t About Them’
Variety.com | June 2017
Power Lawyers 2017: Hollywood’s Top Music Business Attorneys
Hollywood Reporter.com | April 2017
It's Time For the Music Business to Start Embracing the Blockchain
Billboard.com | April 2017
Songwriters of North America File Motion to Proceed in DOJ Consent Decree Lawsuit
Billboard.com | February 2017
Stem Helps Split Royalties, and Takes Off as Music Distributor
NYTimes.com | February 2017
Entertainment lawyer explores dynamic industry in music industry class
DailyBruin.com | January 2017
Must-Attend Class on Music Law Returns to UCLA
Billboard.com | December 2016
Variety Dealmakers Impact Report 2016
Variety.com | December 2016
Women In Music 2016: Power of Attorneys
Billboard.com | December 2016
Billboard.com | November 2016
Maria Pallante's Departure From the Copyright Office: What It Means, And Why It Matters
Billboard.com | October 2016
Songwriters Sue Justice Department Over Licensing Rules
NYTimes.com | September 2016
Songwriting Group Sues Department of Justice Over Licensing Mandate
Billboard.com | September 2016
Songwriters Organization Sues Justice Department
RollingStone.com | September 2016
New Songwriting Group SONA on Why They're Suing the Dept. of Justice
Billboard.com | September 2016
Delete Your Account: How Artists' Teams Handle Social Media Firestorms
Billboard.com | August 2016
Inside YouTube's War With the Music Industry
Rolling Stone | August 2016
The Music Industry's Top Lawyers 2016
Billboard.com | July 2016
Power Lawyers 2016: Hollywood's Top Music Business Attorneys
HollywoodReporter.com | April 2016
Fifth Harmony Go Back To School
Billboard.com | March 2016
The New Celebrity Power Move: Keeping Secrets
NYTimes.com | February 2016
Will Streaming Music Kill Songwriting?
NewYorker.com | February 2016
Remixes, Mashups Don't Merit a Compulsory License, Says Task Force
Billboard.com | January 2016
Death brings a breakthrough moment in David Bowie’s brilliant career
WashingtonPost.com | January 2016
Music Connection Magazine | November 2015
This Dry-Sounding Music Business Course at UCLA Is Secretly an Industry Must-Attend
Billboard | November 2015
In Choreographed Campaigns, Candidates Stumble Over Choice of Music
NYTimes.com | October 2015
Trump still playing Steven Tyler's 'Dream On,' despite cease-and-desist letter
CNN.com | October 2015
Donald Trump Faces Legal Action For Using Aerosmith's 'Dream On'
Time.com | October 2015
Steven Tyler Asks Trump To Quit Using 'Dream On' For Campaign
HuffingtonPost.com | October 2015
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler sends Donald Trump a cease-and-desist letter
Fortune.com | October 2015
Donald Trump Receives Legal Threat Over Use of Aerosmith's "Dream On"
HollywoodReporter.com | October 2015
This top music lawyer saved a producer’s life
New York Post Page Six | 2015
Music’s Most Powerful Attorneys
Billboard Magazine | 2015
Creators frustrated with Copyright Office's outdated technology, procedures
LATimes.com | 2015
Deadmau5 settles trademark dispute with Disney over mouse head logo
BBC.co.uk | 2015
Music alumna a Hollywood top power attorney
NewPalz.edu | 2015
The Hollywood Reporter | 2015
Lamberts, County Line Among Entertainment Lawyer's Top SXSW Stops
Austin Business Journal | March 2015
Women in Business Q&A: Dina LaPolt, Esq., Attorney, LaPolt Law, P.C.
HuffingtonPost.com | January 2015
Krewella Claims Kris Trindl Was 'Pretending to DJ,' Dispute His Sobriety
HollywoodReporter.com | November 2014
Trademark Law: Why Disney is Fighting a Canadian DJ
Marketplace.org | November 2014
Deadmau5 Fires Back at Disney with 1000+ Page Response
BBC.co.uk | October 2014
EDM Superstars Krewella Mired in Legal Mess Involving DJs Newfound Sobriety
HollywoodReporter.com | September 2014
Deadmau5 Clashes With Disney Over Ears Trademark
Time.com | September 2014
Deadmau5 takes on Disney in Trademark Dispute
EDM.com | September 2014
Deadmau5 Drops Some "complete pwnage" on Disney in Legal War
InTheMix.com | September 2014
"Artists Must Take Control of The Future of EDM"
CMW.net | November 2013
Britney Spears and Steven Tyler Did it Again
Inquisitr.com | February 2014
Don Henley, Steven Tyler Condemn Potential Copyright Law Change
RollingStone.com | February 2014
"Steven Tyler, Britney Spears voice copyright concerns"
Politico.com | February 2014
Proposal for Compulsory Remix License Has Foes in Steven Tyler and Attorney Dina LaPolt"
BillboardBiz.com | February 2014
Don Henley and Joe Walsh Petition Officials Over Copyright Laws
Hollywood.com | February 2014
Britney Spears, Steven Tyler Want You to Ask Permission Before You Remix Their Songs
NationalJournal.com | February 2014
Steven Tyler Blasts Remix-Friendly Copyright Law Proposal
Law360.com (subscription required) | February 2014
Compulsory Licensing & Chilling Effects
IllusionsOfMore.com | February 2014
Music Mashup Battle: Sting, Steven Tyler and Britney Spears Among Artists Fighting Copyright Law
TheWrap.com | February 2014
Entertainment Attorney DINA LAPOLT At SoulCycle
JigsawMagazine | December 2013
TheNewsBurner.com | October 2013
Entertainment Lawyer Dina LaPolt’s “Legal And Practical Aspects Of The Music Business”
RadioFacts.com | October 2013
Musicians' Income Can Still Be Huge -- With The Right Brand, Team
TheNewsBurner.com | July 2012
eMinutes Client Profiles: Dina LaPolte
Minutes.com | June 2012
MusicIndustryNewswire.com | October 2009
SXSW: Music Execs Ponder ISP Licenses, Darknets, Kids Today
Wired.com | March 2009
Rockwired.com | January 2009
Beating Bootleggers
Billboard Magazine | December 2004
Dina LaPolt: Welcome to the New Music Industry
Tonos.com | June 2002