# "Does Music Need So Much Copyright Law?"

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Downright Austin / Capitol Ballroom FGH  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Music  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Peter Anderson** — Partner
- **Lee Knife** — Attorney
- **Brigitte Alanis** — Partner
- **Bill Hochberg** — Attorney

When Jack Dorsey tweeted “Delete all IP law” and Elon Musk agreed, the music biz thought it was just provocative nonsense. But next thing you know, Trump fired the Register of Copyrights after she said AI companies need to pay up for music they're ingesting. Then music companies pivoted from suing AI platforms to making big deals with them. So what gives? Is copyright law too restrictive or even unnecessary? Mozart didn't need it to make music. Sure, but Mozart died penniless.  A wise and experienced panel will explore both sides of this heated and fascinating issue, and keep it high level.

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