Sampling Law Redux

The cover story of the Los Angeles Lawyer this month will be of interest to music and podcasting enthusiasts alike. It's available as a PDF, and is called "Sample This!" From the author's press release: "In the article, Astride Howell dispels the famed '30 second rule' of 'borrowing' hit songs, expands on the new trend of mashing–mixing two or more records together to make completely new song, and clearly sets out the legal benchmarks for those wishing to undertake sampling in the future."