In a recent podcast with WGN Radio (Chicago), James Sammataro, Co-Chair of the firm's Media + Entertainment Group, discusses the rift between Taylor Swift, Scooter Braun and Big Machine. 

Sammataro notes that "artists have become a lot more savvy...not all artists need to sign with a label."

The full podcast session is available here. 

More About Sammataro’s Practice 

With two decades of trial experience in high-stakes copyright, trademark, defamation, First Amendment, rights-of-publicity and non-compete matters, Fortune 500 companies, James Sammataro represents leading media entities, professional sports teams and A-list talent in delicate, high-profile disputes.  

Learn more about his work here.