Attorney Tim Kappel's Landmark Legal Victory for Songwriters

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

Entertainment attorney and Loyola University New Orleans professor Tim Kappel breaks down his landmark legal victory that allows songwriters to reclaim their music rights worldwide through U.S. copyright termination rights.

In this episode, Kappel explains what termination rights are, why this case is a major win for songwriters, composers, and music creators, and how artists may be able to regain control of their catalogs after decades of exploitation. This ruling has significant implications for the music industry, publishing agreements, record labels, and copyright law on a global scale.

A must-listen episode for songwriters, musicians, producers, music attorneys, and anyone interested in music copyright law and artist rights.

About Tim Kapel

Tim Kappel is a founding partner of the law firm Wells & Kappel, LLP. Mr. Kappel represents a diverse group of creators, professionals, businesses, and organizations in the music industry.

Mr. Kappel's practice encompasses both transactional matters and complex civil dispute resolution, providing him with a unique perspective and ability to advise clients in multiple aspects of their careers.

Mr. Kappel is an assistant professor at Loyola University New Orleans. He teaches courses on law, revenue streams, and public policy in the music industry. Mr. Kappel is also heavily involved in industry organizations and policy-making. He is the current President of the Board of Governors for the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy and serves on the boards of several other nonprofit organizations, including Louisiana Music Partners, Wolf Moon Entertainment, and the Partnership for Creative Louisiana.

Loyola University www.loyno.edu

Law Practice www.wellskappel.com

About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry.

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2026-02-01 30 min

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