Celine Dion issued a public statement disavowing any affiliation with the Trump campaign after learning video of her performing “My Heart Will Go On” was broadcast at his rally. The Isaac Hayes estate recently sued both Trump and the NRA over their use of the song “Hold On.” The Foo Fighters announced they would donate to Kamala Harris’ campaign in response to Donald Trump using their song “My Hero” when he introduced Robert F. Kennedy at an event. Fewer complaints have been levied against Democrats, but in 2008, soul music legend Sam Moore asked Obama to stop playing his song “Hold On, I’m Comin’” at rallies.
What does the law have to say about politicians’ unauthorized uses of songs and musicians’ objections to them?
When are copyright, trademark, advertising and right of publicity law implicated in these disputes?
At a discussion hosted by Northeastern Law’s Center for Law, Information and Creativity (CLIC) on October 1, 2024, Professor Kevin Casini explored these questions and more. Professor Casini is a member of the Recording Academy (known for their Grammy awards), the Music Business Association, the Copyright Alliance and the Americana Music Association. He teaches copyright, entertainment and arts law at Quinnipiac University School of Law. Professor Alexandra Roberts, faculty director of CLIC, moderated the event.
Moderator:
Alexandra J. Roberts
Professor of Law and Media; Faculty Director, Center for Law, Information and Creativity, Northeastern University
Speaker:
Kevin M. Casini
Entertainment Lawyer and Adjunct Faculty, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Hosted by the Center for Law, Information and Creativity (CLIC)
at Northeastern University School of Law.
Oct 1, 2024
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm