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Music is emerging as a powerful alternative asset class, drawing private equity investment with its durable, recurring cash flows.

But the opportunity goes beyond catalog deals, spanning royalty platforms, analytics, and rights-backed financing – each with distinct legal considerations that directly impact value and risk.

In our latest article, Josh Love, Stephen Sessa, Anatoliy Rozental, Chris Sheaffer, and Amy Dunitz explore how investors are approaching music assets with sector-specific strategies - https://reedsmith.law/43qtQ70

Adam Massaro talks with retired judge turned mediation and arbitration consultant The Honorable Mark Bennett to explore “the mind of the decider” – how judges reason through unsettled law, ask the right questions, and arrive at logically sound results.

From raising your hand for opportunities to staying naturally curious and always skeptical, Judge Bennett shares hard-won insights on legal reasoning, the responsibility of the bench, and why he’s even turned to AI for legal questions in his post-judicial career.

🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/3RK2OVG

When a deal closes, seller liabilities often remain and harm new owners.

From False Claims Act settlements to sanctions violations and money laundering charges, PE firms are increasingly being held responsible for the sins of their predecessors.

Daniel Ahn and Lee Williams of Reed Smith explain how to structure around the risk: https://reedsmith.law/4vwbayN