“And I’m still not your attorney.” Focused on education, empowerment and entertainment, POPLAW is the podcast where pop culture, business, entertainment and law intersect. Attorney and creative storyteller Desiree Talley explores cultural hot topics from a legal perspective through provocative conversations with industry executives such as Athlete, Investor and Entrepreneur, Baron Davis; Attorney, Banker and Investor, Ashley D. Bell and influential artists such as Music Producer, Larrance “R ...
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Practicing while Black shares the experiences of black lawyers and serves as a platform to inspire and share strategies to accelerate career and business success.
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The Millennial Shortcut Podcast is a unique community where you will hear from host, Nick Sorrenti as well as a large number of professionals in there field of work. Every week we will be hosting multiple guest in professional career fields to educate you on the ins and outs of their career. This has been done to help guide you in a direction that best fits the career path that you are interested in learning more about. On Mondays, we will also be having real life conversation ranging from t ...
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Buying Back the Block: Building Black Wealth with Desiree Talley feat. Ashely Bell, Ready Life & Redemption Bank
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On this Special Edition of POPLAW, filmed at the House of Culture during the 2023 All-Star Weekend, Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with attorney, producer, and businessman Ashley Bell to talk about his multifaceted career as an attorney, the importance of black owned banks, and his mission to create generational wealth for underserved c…
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Book'd N Busy with Desiree Talley feat. Tamika Faulkner, Digital Media Strategist at Macro & Founder of Black Girls Who Write
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In honor of Women’s History Month, attorney and host Desiree Talley sits down with digital strategist and creator of community organization Black Girls Who Write, Tamika Faulkner. We will be talking about the power of community and importance of black books.By REVOLT
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The Journey to Legacy with Desiree Talley feat. Adam Blackstone
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On the Special Edition of POPLAW, filmed at the House of Culture during the 2023 All-Star Weekend, Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with Grammy Nominated Artist and Emmy Award Winning Musical Director, Adam Blackstone to discuss his musical journey from Philly, experience as the music director for the Super Bowl halftime shows, and his de…
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Mo' Money, Mo' Problems: Building Black Wealth with Desiree Talley feat. Baron Davis
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On the Special Edition of POPLAW, filmed at the House of Culture during the 2023 All-Star Weekend, Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with two-time NBA All-Star player, entrepreneur, investor, master connector, and businessman Baron Davis. The duo discuss life after basketball and the business of building black wealth. 1500 or Nothin Band a…
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - INTERPOLATION AND MUSIC SAMPLING with Desiree Talley
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down interpolation and music sampling.By REVOLT
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Whose Song is it Anyway? Record Production Process, Music Sampling and Interpolation with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Omar Grand
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with record producer Omar Grand to discuss how songs are made, the studio process, the producers role, and the differences between interpolation and music sampling.By REVOLT
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - WELFARE PROGRAM, EMBEZZLEMENT, AND FRAUD with Desiree Talley
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down the TANF Welfare Program and the crimes of fraud and embezzlement.By REVOLT
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DISPARITIES IN ATHLETE MEDIA COVERAGE (BRETT FARVE & BRITTNEY GRINER)with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Desiree Lesassier
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with sports executive Desiree Lasassier to talk the disparities in athlete media coverage, impact of Brett Farve's alleged embezzlement of welfare funds and Brittney Griner's unjust imprisonment. Plus, Desiree Lasassier shares her experience being a black women in sports and provides tips on how other wome…
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - IMPORTANT DEAL TERMS IN RECORDING AGREEMENT with Desiree Talley
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down important provisions in recording contracts.By REVOLT
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LEVERAGE IN RECORDING CONTRACTS with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Brittany B (Bee-B)
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Brittany B (Bee-B) to breakdown Summer Walker and Megan thee Stallion's contract disputes with their labels. Plus, the duo talks important deal points in record deals.By REVOLT
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HIP-HOP LYRICS with Desiree Talley
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down RICO Laws and its negative impact on black people.By REVOLT
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THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HIP-HOP LYRICS with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Jerreau
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with recording artist Jerreau to discuss the impact of RICO LAWS and how song lyrics land rappers in jail.By REVOLT
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - TALENT AND SERVICES AGREEMENT with Desiree Talley, Esq.
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down important contract provisions for talent related to HMUA and deal points for stylists in service agreements.By REVOLT
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BLACK WOMEN NEED STYLIST TOO with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Amber Rose "A.Rose" Thames
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with celebrity hairstylist, hair care specialist, and salon owner Amber Rose "A.Rose" Thames to discuss the issues black women and black stylists face on production sets. The issues start with training in beauty school.By REVOLT
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POPLAW BREAKDOWN - COPYRIGHT & FIRST AMENDMENT LAWS: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HIP HOP LYRICS with Desiree Talley, Esq.
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Following the conversation with Larrance "Rance" Dopson, Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down copyright and first amendment laws as applied to music lyrics, and compares the difference between black artists and white artists lyrics.By REVOLT
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THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HIP-HOP LYRICS with Desiree Talley, Esq. feat. Larrance "Rance" Dopson
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Attorney and Host Desiree Talley sits down with 4x Grammy Award winning music producer Larrance "Rance" Dopson to discuss how the use of rappers song lyrics in criminal cases impacts copyright and first amendment laws.By REVOLT
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The Intersection of Criminal Law & Entertainment w/ Jaaye Person-Lynn (Ep: 97 - Interview Series Ep:5)
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On the fifth episode of the Interview Series, Desiree chats with criminal defense attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn about the "Hip-Hop" police. The HU alums discuss the various tools and tactics police officers use to make a case against hip-hop artists, and provide tips on how artists can stay vigilant to protect themselves. Attorney Person-Lynn also sha…
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Inside Podcast Agreements w/ Candice K. Stephenson (Ep: 96 - Interview Series Ep:4)
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On the fourth episode of the Interview Series, Desiree delves into podcast agreements with attorney turned business consultant Candice K. Stephenson. The duo discuss the various types of podcast agreements and the important provisions impacting each agreement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message…
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Part 2: Breaking Down Brand Partnerships w/ Sunny Dae ( Ep: 95 - Interview Series Ep:3)
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On the third episode of the Interview Series, the brand partnerships discussion continues. Freelance event producer and creative strategist Sunny Dae joins Desiree to discuss how to get brands on board to sponsor events, the steps involved in getting an event from ideation to execution, and the power of work back schedules. --- Send in a voice mess…
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Part 1: Breaking Down Brand Partnerships w/ Daniella Jones( Ep: 94 - Interview Series Ep:2)
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On the second episode of the Interview Series, we are talking all things brand partnerships. Brand partnerships range from business and influencer or business to business. Either way authenticity is key! Attorney Daniella Jones joins Desiree to breakdown the important contract provisions that all creatives need to negotiate, discuss how brands meas…
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A Look at The Chappelle Show w/ Marcie Cleary (Ep: 93 - Interview Series Ep:1)
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POPLAW Podcast is back! We are kicking off the "Interview Series" and wrapping up Black History Month with special guest, Marcie Cleary, Esq. On this episode Desiree and Marcie discuss the dispute between Dave Chappelle and ViacomCBS regarding 'The Chappelle Show.' The duo breakdown contract terms related to: ownership, compensation, in perpetuity,…
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It's time to say bye for now. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcastBy Delania
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PWB052: The Role of Support Staff in Sustaining and Growing Your Law Firm - A Conversation with Jaquetta Bazier
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PWB051: On Having a Lasting In-House Career with Multiple Interests - A Conversation with Attorney DeMonica Gladney
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On a non-impeachment note, we're ending the year talking about all types of ridiculousness: Congressman Devin Nunes has filed yet another lawsuit against a media company for god knows what; rapper TI's TMI about his daughter has caused NY lawmakers to spring into action; and Chris Brown gets into trouble for owning a pet monkey. Stick around for Th…
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The Recipe to Entrepreneurship (with Ashley Rouse) (Ep. 91)
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We couldn't be more excited to have Ashley Rouse (of Trade St. Jam Co.) join us as our last guest of 2019. Ashley gives us the inside look into how Trade St. Jam was born, the leap of faith she took moving to NYC, how she leveraged her appearance on Vice's Hustle tv show, and of course the importance of knowing all of the regulations/rules for her …
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PWB050: Counseling Black Creatives - A Conversation with Attorney Desireé Talley
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Before launching Talley Law Group, Attorney Desireé Talley held positions at companies such as Viacom Media Networks, ASCAP, Pandora Media, and Turner Entertainment Networks. Through these experiences, she recognized the need to educate Black creatives on protecting their art and the power of ownership. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblac…
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Inside Carnival & Caribbean Law (feat. Carla Parris) (Ep. 90)
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Entertainment attorney and media personality Carla Parris joins us all the way from Trinidad to discuss her role as a pioneer in carnival law and carving out her own path in the Caribbean entertainment industry. Check out her series "The Business of Carnival" on YouTube. We're on Pandora now! Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desiree and Tyron…
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Sports, Regulations, and the Power of Black Athletes (with Bryce Tarrant) (Ep. 89)
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Sports and brand marketing expert Bryce Tarrant joins us this week to talk about all things sports: from the NCAA rule and state law changes for college athletes, to the Rich Paul agent rule, and everything else is between. Go to https://www.the-shotcallers.com/ to learn more about Bryce T and #CallYourOwnShots. We're on Pandora now! Head to www.po…
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PWB049: Taking Risks for Your Career - A Conversation with Attorney Tyrone Scott
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To pursue his dream of practicing as an entertainment lawyer, Attorney Tyrone Scott moved to New York after law school without a job. Today, Attorney Scott is successfully practicing as an entertainment lawyer and serving as co-host of the POPLAW podcast. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast…
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The Cable Industry’s Attack on Civil Rights (Ep. 88)
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Mogul Byron Allen’s fight for equality in TV programming against Comcast heads to the Supreme Court, a California court weighs in on Marlon Wayans’ right to free speech in the workplace, and a person portrayed in the Netflix docuseries When They See Us is suing for “his portrayal”. Stick around for The Breakdown of the Black Codes and an update on …
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We're back and we missed you! This week we're talking Yellowcard's lawsuit against Juice WRLD for leaning too heavily on nostalgia (aka infringement) and Lizzo is at the top of her game and fending off copyright haters left and right. Stick around for The Breakdown of estoppel and updates on The Game's sexual assault case plus the latest on Nipsey …
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After an extended summer break, the podcast is back, and it is only fitting that we discuss the power of taking a pause. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast
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Lil Nas X and Cardi B are accused of copying their song "Rodeo", SoundExchange has BIG updates to their website to help songwriters and copyright holders, and Peloton is now on the offensive taking on competitors in court. Stick around for The Breakdown of what SoundExchange is and updates on Tekashi 6x9's criminal case and Yeezy's EMI publishing l…
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Lil Peep's mom thinks his management and touring company need to be held responsible for his unfortunate death and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are taking the British tabloids to court for crossing the line and invading their privacy. Stick around for The Breakdown of wrongful death lawsuits and updates on the WGA vs talent agencies dispute and …
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#TBT to one of our favorite episodes where we drank some champagne, popped some popcorn, and reviewed the two Fyre Fest documentaries and gave all of our "legal analysis": "FINALLY. It's what you all have been waiting for. We give our long awaited, much anticipated, unfiltered reviews of both the Hulu and Netflix Fyre Fest documentaries. Long live …
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California lawmakers are taken to task over laws "protecting" age discrimination on IMBd, film producers are in court over movie credits, and the audiobook company Audible is sued for adding unauthorized "captions" to its books. Stick around for The Breakdown of copyright licenses and updates on Usher's STI lawsuit woes and the Varsity Blues colleg…
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Live event producer Sofar Sounds comes under fire for its free labor practices, copyright litigants are finally getting a dedicated small claims court, and a journalist's lawsuit against CNN over a documentary is tossed before it even got started. Stick around for The Breakdown of what small claims courts are and updates on the Peloton vs. the musi…
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Cardi gives the oddest deposition we’ve heard since Lil Wayne, a Tennessee man sues Popeyes over THAT chicken sandwich, and the man in the White House is trying to enforce illegitimate NDAs against his former employees. Stick around for The Breakdown of what depositions are and Fyre Fest update #12,761. Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desire…
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Ariana Grande is demanding at least $10 million from Forever 21 for infringement after a failed business deal; actor Mr. T takes on a cannabis company for appropriating his name; Drake, Big Freedia, and others are being sued by a NOLA DJ for using his beat on "In My Feelings", "Nice for What", and other songs. Stick around for The Breakdown of righ…
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WikiLeaks and the 1st Amendment (Feat. Michael Lambert) (Ep. 80)
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Media and First Amendment attorney, Michael Lambert joins us this week to really breakdown the basics about what Wikileaks is, who is Julian Assange, what did he do, and why his case could be one that changes journalism and 1st Amendment rights for a generation. Find and follow Michael on Twitter: @M_Lambert4612 Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for mo…
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Startup Success with Keenan D. Williams (Ep. 79)
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Entrepreneur and startup guru Keenan D. Williams stops by to talk about his path to becoming the co-founder and president of the popular apartment rental platform Rezi, and he drops gems about how to make your startup business successful. Plus, we also discuss the important role lawyers and contracts play in the startup world. To learn more about R…
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Again forgive the audio struggles. We're trying some new things so please be patient 🙏🏿 Spinderella takes on her "sisters" Salt n Pepa, Aretha's family is feuding over who should control her estate, and Bobby Brown's takes on BBC over "Being Bobby Brown" footage of his late wife Whitney Houston and daughter Bobby Kristina. Stick around for The Brea…
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Forgive us for the audio this week, we were working through some technical difficulties but still wanted to get you all an episode this week. 🙏🏿 Katy Perry takes an "L" for "Dark Horse" copyright infringement, Lil' Nas X is sued for borrowing from a throwback song, Ferrari takes legal action against a German designer for an Instagram post, and the …
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The judge and jury have spoken and rapper Tay K is doing some SERIOUS time for murder. Also, French fans want their day in court to protect Michael Jackson's legacy from sexual abuse allegations. Stick around for The Breakdown of what court jurisdiction means, plus an update on the WGA vs. talent agents dispute and NY's recent passage of revenge po…
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Social media is costing people a lot of time and money this week in and out of the courtroom. Congresswoman AOC is being sued for blocking users on Twitter. Facebook receives a record breaking 10 figure fine from the FTC. And Gigi Hadid faces legal trouble over photos posted to her Instagram account. Stick around for The Breakdown of what the FTC i…
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Big changes are on the horizon for copyright law. We discuss the recent congressional hearing with Karyn A. Temple, the first black Register of Copyrights, which covered everything from black box money royalties to the creation of the Mechanical Licensing Collective. We also talk about another Spotify copyright case that is linked to these recent c…
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PWB047: Stop Playing Small and Invest in Yourself
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Our host discusses why you should make strategic investments in yourself and three questions to ask yourself. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcastBy Delania
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Taylor Swift is shaking the table by "calling out" Scooter Braun over "taking" her master recordings, an influencer is sued for not posting to social media like he was supposed to, and Yo Gotti faces a $6.6 million judgement for not appearing in court. Plus stick around for The Breakdown of the different types of contract damages and updates on (i)…
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The USPTO says "talk to the hand" to Cardi B's "okurr" trademark application and the getaway driver for Nipsey Hussle's murderer is raising questions about the LAPD's conduct. Plus updates on the breaking news scandalous trademark decision from SCOTUS, and Cardi's troubles are still following her from that club brawl last year. Stick around for The…
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