SCOTUS HOT TAKE: Betamax, Grokster and the pathway to Cox Communication v. Sony Music

Music Row Dealmakers is Adding Video!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/fan_mail/new] In this special announcement, Dealmaker Barry Neil Shrum discusses the upcoming conversion to the YouTube Channel Music Row Dealmakers and the new video format. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support]

Actual Malice and the Freedom of Press - NYT v. Sullivan: Revised

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Music Row Dealmakers, hosts Barry Shrum and Dennis Disney discuss the Supreme Court’s seminal 1964 case of New York Times v. Sullivan, which established that a public figure must prove “actual malice” on the part of a publisher to win a defamation claim. Several conservative justices have signaled an interest in revisiting this standard. Barry and Dennis break down the basics of defamation law and debate whether the actual malice rule still holds up — or whether it’s due for reform. What You'll Learn * The origin and holding of New York Times v. Sullivan (1964) * What "actual malice" means and why it matters for public figures * The basics of defamation, libel, and slander * The current debate among Supreme Court justices over reforming the standard About the Hosts * Barry Neil Shrum, Esq. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/contributors/106759-barry-neil-shrum-esq] – Host * Dennis Disney [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/contributors/110234-dennis-disney] – Co-host Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1818846329] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4qFemHz5mqhs8hzFmrYOBo] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7f0446c-f623-4fe8-9d0c-974b1e226653/music-row-dealmakers] * iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-music-row-dealmakers-279410102/] * RSS Feed [https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2500070.rss] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support] — starting at $3/month. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support]

Free Speech v. Defamation on Social Media - A recap of the Ryan Upchurch Trial

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/fan_mail/new] In this episode, the Music Row Dealmakers discuss the 18 Million Dollar verdict against their client, the defendant Ryan Upchurch, in the recent case in Middle District Court brought by Robertson and Rodni, relatives of Kylie Rodni. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support]

Rebroadcast: The Tin Pan Alley Publishers of NYC

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/fan_mail/new] The Story of New York's Tin Pan Alley and its role in the evolution of music industry.   The Tin Pan Alley area of New York housed a collection of music publishers and songwriters located on West 28th Street in New York City, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues,  It became the birthplace of the modern music industry, where the concept of the song as a marketable product was developed and where many iconic American songs were written and published.  NOTE:  Our phone number has changed to 8777DEALMAKERS since this episode first aired on Aug 29, 2025.  Thank you for lisltening   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support]

SCOTUS HOT TAKE: Betamax, Grokster and the pathway to Cox Communication v. Sony Music

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/fan_mail/new] Music Row Dealmakers Barry Neil Shrum and Dennis Disney hotly debate the 9-0 decision by the Supreme Court to overturn the 1 Billion Dollar copyright infringement verdict in Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications, exploring the roots of the conflict and prior Supreme Court opinions, as well as of Betamax and Grokster, as well as the decisions implications on the Digital Millineum Copyright Act. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500070/support]