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We love the music, but increased attention is being paid to the competitive business environment of entertainment law. This Class reviews a number of business practices for singers.

Even the US Supreme Court has cited rock lyrics in its opinions and arguments, and even more lower courts have done so, showing how deeply music runs in legal culture.

Most movies have sound tracks, many of which are either written by or performed by rock and rollers. A number of legal issues have arisen in this arena.

With the rise of streamed music, many singers do not receive reasonable royalties for their work, in part because Congress has not dealt with the law of streaming services and the payments to rights-holders.

Many entertainers die young and leave no will, or leave messy affairs when they die. The Class reviews several such cases, some of which have taken years to resolve.

There has been a growing number of legal issues, from immigration to peace & democracy movements, involving songs and singers. Several such cases with US expatriates and international stars are examined.

White supremacist music has a growing place in music and print, raising many legal problems for vendors and social media platforms. And hate materials have consequences in society.

This class examines two unusual and pressing legal rock and roll issues: what is Revenge Rock, involving The Beatles, and what is the legal significance of “Boom Shakalaka?" Yes, really.

More than a dozen years after James Brown’s death, his estate has been tied up in unusual legal problems, involving his marriage and his messy lifestyle. A recent decision should help settle the legal matters.

This iconic song, known for its wicked organ riff, was never credited to the member who added the distinctive sound. After nearly 3 decades, he sued to be given co-author rights. In a UK court case, he won.