Variety has named Venable partner Joshua Rosenberg to the Music Legal Elite list for 2025. This recognition highlights attorneys who are behind many of the top entertainment industry stars, and the big deals currently rocking the business.
“Rosenberg is defending artist Jason Derulo … in a potentially game-changing joint authorship lawsuit initiated by Matthew Spatola concerning Derulo’s chart-topping ‘Savage Love,’ in which the plaintiff seeks co-writer and co-producing credits,” wrote Variety. “He also reps Ariana Grande in a wide variety of matters, ranging from the protection of her brand and content to the management of her personal safety, including defending the singer in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a litigant who often targets celebrities.”
In a recent conversation with Variety, Mr. Rosenberg spoke to one of the challenges the industry is facing: hackers leveling up. “People go on platforms like Discord, hack in, obtain unauthorized artist content and try to sell it online to the highest bidder,” he explained.
Mr. Rosenberg handles a wide range of complex litigation matters, including breach of contract, copyright and trademark infringement, employment disputes, defamation, invasion of privacy, and general business matters. He has represented numerous entertainment industry clients, including studios, production companies, talent agencies, record labels, recording artists, actors, writers, directors, producers, studio executives, and social media influencers.
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