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Diverse Voices & Entertainment Committees: Drake/Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Defamation Suit

Date: Wednesday, November 12 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

A timely discussion on defamation law in the era of viral rap battles. DWT’s Adam Rich will unpack the recent order dismissing Drake’s defamation case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” & explore what it means for nonactionable opinion vs. fact, hyperbole in musical beefs, & potential liability for labels & platforms.

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Diverse Voices Committee

The Diverse Voices Committee focuses on issues and topics of particular interest to members of the media who represent or report on under-served communities.

Entertainment Law Committee

The Entertainment Law Committee holds monthly conference calls to discuss developments in entertainment law and practice, including idea theft and related copyright claims, right of publicity law and legislation, litigation over violent video games and broadcast indecency.