Music Row Dealmakers

Barry Neil Shrum

Prominent entertainment attorneys Barry Neil Shrum & Dennis Disney explore their world of closing deals from Nashville's Famed Music Row, in the heart of Music City.  We are the dealmakers, from composing to closing.  

  1. 1d ago

    Same AI, Opposite Verdicts: The Transatlantic Copyright Split | Music Row Dealmakers

    Send us Fan Mail The AI copyright war isn't just an American story. In this Music Row Dealmakers special Gavel Drop episode, entertainment attorney Barry Neil Shrum breaks down two landmark November 2025 European rulings that went in opposite directions — and what they signal for the music you make. We cover:  • Munich's GEMA v. OpenAI — the first major European ruling holding an AI developer liable for memorizing and reproducing song lyrics  • London's Getty v. Stability AI — an AI-company win that turned on jurisdiction, not a broad blessing of AI training  • Why the two systems split — and why Europe has no U.S.-style fair use  • The EU AI Act's training-data disclosure rules and why they're a game-changer  • My forecast for the GEMA v. Suno case and a widening transatlantic gap    This is general information, not legal advice.    CHAPTERS  00:00 Welcome  01:30 Why borders matter for your rights  02:15 Munich: GEMA beats OpenAI  04:00 London: Getty vs. Stability  05:30 Why the two split  06:45 The EU AI Act game-changer  08:00 Predicting GEMA v. Suno  09:15 Takeaways + wrap   Questions? Call 877-7-DEALMAKERS or email questions@musicrowdealmakers.com  All episodes: https://musicrowdealmakers.com  YouTube @MUSICROWDEALMAKERS  Our firm: https://ShrumDisney.com  Subscribe for weekly music-business legal breakdowns  #MusicLaw #AICopyright #MusicRowDealmakers #EntertainmentLaw #IntellectualProperty  GEMA v OpenAI, AI copyright, AI music lawsuit, ChatGPT lyrics, EU copyright, Munich Regional Court, Getty v Stability, Stable Diffusion, EU AI Act, text and data mining, Suno lawsuit, GEMA v Suno, fair use, music law, entertainment law, copyright infringement, Barry Neil Shrum, Music Row Dealmakers, Gavel Drop, music publishing, songwriter rights, AI and music, transatlantic copyright Support the show

    Same AI, Opposite Verdicts: The Transatlantic Copyright Split | Music Row Dealmakers

  2. Jul 15

    Two Pennies for a Century - New Proposed Mechanical Royalties for Songwriters

    Send us Fan Mail Dealmaker Barry Neil Shrum address songwriters regarding the US Copyright Royalty Board's recent publication of a proposed settlement that would establish mechanical royalty rates for physical music, permanent downloads, ringtones, and music bundles in the United States from 2028 through 2032.  It leaves in place the existing rate structure through 2032, with annual adjustments in line with the CPI for inflation. The Board is now accepting comments and objections on the proposal, which are due by August 10, according to a notice in the Federal Register. Support the show

    Two Pennies for a Century - New Proposed Mechanical Royalties for Songwriters

  3. Jul 8

    Music Row Dealmakers is Adding Video!

    Send us Fan Mail 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

  4. Jul 1

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 figuresThe basics of defamation, libel, and slanderThe current debate among Supreme Court justices over reforming the standardAbout the Hosts Barry Neil Shrum, Esq. – HostDennis Disney – Co-hostListen & Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusiciHeartRadioRSS FeedSupport the show — starting at $3/month. Support the show

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

  5. Jun 17

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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

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

  6. Apr 17

    Rebroadcast: The Tin Pan Alley Publishers of NYC

    Send us Fan Mail 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

    Rebroadcast: The Tin Pan Alley Publishers of NYC

  7. Apr 1

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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

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

  8. Mar 15

    AI Hot Take: U.S. Attorney ends 30-year Career by Using AI Hallucinated Citations

    Send us Fan Mail Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, predicts that in the near future all "knowledge" -based careers - what he refers to as "b******t" jobs - will be replaced by AI.  Recently, an AUSA in the Eastern District of North Carolina, was sanctioned for using AI in the drafting of his brief, where the "hallucinations" of AI created false citations and made up legal principles.  Needless to say, the judge was not happy.  Mr. Shrum discussed the impact of this case from a broader societal context as he introduces a new "sister" podcast to Music Row Dealmakers. Support the show

    AI Hot Take: U.S. Attorney ends 30-year Career by Using AI Hallucinated Citations
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Prominent entertainment attorneys Barry Neil Shrum & Dennis Disney explore their world of closing deals from Nashville's Famed Music Row, in the heart of Music City.  We are the dealmakers, from composing to closing.  

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  • Creator
    Barry Neil Shrum
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shrum & Associates PC
  • Show Website
    Music Row Dealmakers