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Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2024

Variety | April 2024

LaPolt Law Founder Dina LaPolt Wins First-Ever Billboard Top Music Lawyers’ Choice Award

Billboard | April 2024

Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act

MusicBusiness Worldwide | March 2024

Billboard Women in Music 2024

Billboard | March 2024

Billboard Power 100 List

Billboard | January 2024

Iann Dior and Maejor Join Black Music Action Coalition to School Students on Mental Wellness

Billboard | January 2024

Attorney Dina LaPolt to be Honored at Caron New York Gala

Billboard | May 2023

All Eyez On Interscope

HITS Daily Double | April 2023

“They Ain’t Gonna Arrest Stephen King For His Words”: New California Law Limits the Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Court Cases

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

New Bill Aims To Shield Artists From Having Their Lyrics Used Against Them

Essence | August 2022

RAP Act Introduced in Congress Would Bar the Use of Lyrics as Evidence in Court Proceedings

Variety | July 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

Why the Music Industry Must Remove the Racist Term 'Master Recording'

Variety | April 2022

From Negotiating Justin Timberlake’s ‘Trolls’ Return to John Legend’s Catalog Sale: Meet the Top Music Lawyers of 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’s 2022 Power List

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

The Weeknd, Motown’s Ethiopia Habtemariam Highlight Emotional Night at Black Music Action Coalition Awards

Variety | September 2021

Black Music Action Coalition Awards, With Honorees Including the Weeknd and H.E.R., Reflect a Year of Activism and Achievement

Variety | September 2021

Hustle & Focus! Dina LaPolt of LaPolt Law and SONA On How to Break Into The Business

Pollstar | August 2021

The Sisyphean Quest for a Good Record Deal

Rolling Stone | May 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

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

Hollywood Embraces Recovery: How Industry Insiders Get and Stay Sober

Variety | November 2019

Billboard 2019 Top Music Lawyers

Billboard | August 2019

LaPolt Law

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

Sylvia Rhone & Dina LaPolt to Deliver Keynote Discussion at Midem 2019: 'It's a Really Good Partnership We Have'

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

Music Modernization Act Key Figures Accept Executives of the Year Honor at 2018 Billboard Women in Music

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

What's the Path to a More Diverse Music Industry? Panelists at the Billboard Live Music Summit Sound Off

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

Female Disruptors: Music Attorney Dina LaPolt has forever shaken up the way songwriters get paid in America

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

Music Modernization Act May Clear Hurdle After Reaching 'Handshake Deal' With Senator Wyden: Exclusive

Billboard | 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

The Recording Academy Launches Social Campaign to Propel Music Modernization Act Forward, Turn Heat on Opposition

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

Dina LaPolt: American Law Institute's Credibility at Stake After Giving Copyright Cynics a Green Light to Push Agenda

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

Music Lawyer Dina LaPolt, Manager Lou Taylor Stress the Importance of Clear Communication at Billboard Touring Conference

Billboard.com | November 2017

Let Them Speak! Legal Loopholes That Silence Sexual Harassment Victims Must Go

Billboard.com | October 2017

The Music Industry's Power Hike: Why Execs From Apple and In2une Are Making Deals In Their Sweatpants

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

'Suing the Government Is Very Punk Rock:' SONA Hosts Third Songwriters Summit as It Strategizes DOJ Lawsuit

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

Music Lawyer Dina LaPolt Talks Fifth Harmony Strategy, Aerosmith's Competition at Billboard Touring Conference

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

Exec Profile: Dina LaPolt

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

Power Lawyers 2015

The Hollywood Reporter | 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

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

Entertainment Attorney DINA LAPOLT At SoulCycle

JigsawMagazine | December 2013

eMinutes Client Profiles: Dina LaPolte

Minutes.com | June 2012

Tunes, Legal Tender and Attorneys: Music Business Legal Update of the California Copyright Conference

MusicIndustryNewswire.com | October 2009

SXSW: Music Execs Ponder ISP Licenses, Darknets, Kids Today

Wired.com | March 2009