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Must read: Copyright lawsuits are killing music

I’ve always been fascinated by lawsuits that allege one artist infringed upon/plagiarized the work of another. Most such accusations used

The Andy Griffith Show went off the air more than 50 years ago, leaving behind Andy, Opie, Aunt Bea, Barney

This is a turbulent spring for songwriters. First, Spotify files an appeal to prevent musicians from getting a 44% increase

A group of lawsuits against Fortnite for allegedly using popular dance moves without the permission of their creators has been

The Trump administration’s repeal of net neutrality was in court Friday, with companies and states arguing their case that the

If you grew up in the ‘90s or have trouble sleeping, you’re familiar with “The Carlton Dance,” a slightly awkward

This is cold, even for the coldest-blooded of all shark-like lawyers. The company that owns the site of the Route

The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained

Kesha cannot catch a legal break in her ongoing battle with Dr. Luke. A panel of judges in the New

In a tearful moment of humanity, Martin Shkreli pleaded for mercy from a judge in a Manhattan courtroom Friday. Prosecutors

After asking for leniency and admitting he was a fool, Martin Shkreli will have to forfeit just about everything he

The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
Andrew Dick
Behind the desk of Global and CTV News – Kevin Newman in conversation with TBP podcast ep 004 August 18, 2020
Kevin’s award-winning career has spanned four decades, covering the biggest stories from the four corners of the earth and those most important to Canadians. While he’s a household name for his on-camera presence, as you will learn in this episode, Kevin Newman is also an innovator whose energy is fueled by the same startup drive […]
Mark Silver
At the top of the sponsorship world – Sam Galet in conversation with TBP podcast ep 003 August 5, 2020
Sam Galet is one of the sponsorship industry’s most successful connectors. Over his 20+ year career, he has been directly involved in leading a number of massive sports, entertainment and lifestyle sponsorships, endorsements and naming rights deals. From an early age, Sam knew what he wanted to achieve in his career and he set his […]
Mark Silver