2024 TOP MUSIC LAWYERS

Facing an impasse in her young career, Lepera turned to Martin Silfen - her former law professor at New York Law School and a music attorney who represented clients like Blondie, LL COOL J and Aerosmith - for advice. The case dragged on for years, featuring countersuits, multiple appeals and an atte...

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Copyright
Court hearings & proceedings
Defamation
Jay-Z (rapper)
Law schools
Ludacris (Chris Bridges)
Music industry
Musical performances
Partnership agreements
Perry, Katy
Trials
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