On September 7, 2024, The Washington Post quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of their article entitled “Trump’s other legal problem: Copyright infringement claims.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the legalities of utilizing popular music in political campaigns including the licensing mechanisms that exist through performing rights organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI. He was also quoted speaking on the potential liability that a political campaign, such as former President Donald Trump might be subject to for not securing proper rights to utilize and publicly perform a protected work.
On September 7, 2024, The Washington Post quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of their article entitled “Trump’s other legal problem: Copyright infringement claims.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the legalities of utilizing popular music in political campaigns including the licensing mechanisms that exist through performing rights organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI. He was also quoted speaking on the potential liability that a political campaign, such as former President Donald Trump might be subject to for not securing proper rights to utilize and publicly perform a protected work.
