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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 communities. DISCLAIMER: POPLAW is strictly for entertainment and educational purposes only. Any and all words used in this episode is strictly opinion. No words in this episode shall be considered fact and nothing in this episode shall be construed as legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 debut album Legacy. Charles Beloved of R&B House Party Featured as special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Charles Beloved of R&B House Party Featured as special guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down interpolation and music sampling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down the TANF Welfare Program and the crimes of fraud and embezzlement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 women can get into the sports business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down important provisions in recording contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down RICO Laws and its negative impact on black people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Host Desiree Talley breaks down important contract provisions for talent related to HMUA and deal points for stylists in service agreements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares his experience with police officers targeting black men.  *POPLAW Resource* On October 15, 2021 the Mondo.NYC music festival and conference will host an all-day virtual CLE featuring top music lawyers and thought leaders in the industry. Participants will receive up to 7 CLE credits in New York and California. Speakers include the new Recording Academy co-presidents Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos Panay; Jane Ginsburg, Professor of Law at Columbia University; and more. Topics will include NFTs, catalog shopping, and digital streaming. Registration includes admission to the entire Mondo.NYC event October 12-15; more information can be found in the description box of this episode.Link: https://www.mondo.nyc/cle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 measure success of collaborations, and the many ways creatives can ensure they are fully securing the brand partnership bag. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poplaw/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices