Archive - Michael Dorf Uncorked

Navigating Free Expression versus Offensive Content

Striking the Balance Between Artistic Freedom and Community Standards has become tougher as we have become a more sensitive society

Jul 4 •

June 2025

Living on the Edge

The NIVA conference, ICE Raids, and the Meaning of Life

Jun 27 •

Music Performing Rights Organizations Exacerbate Inequality Among Artists

The Thugs of the Music Biz: BMI, ASCAP, & SESAC

Jun 4 •

May 2025

There is something about a Turtle

I’ve always loved turtles.

May 25 •

Music City Real Estate

Is Nashville surpassing New York City in hotel room pricing?

May 11 •

April 2025

Par is not good enough

"Time to liberate ourselves from the shackles of fiscal and psychological mediocrity!" -Michael Dorf, CEO

Apr 13 •

Special Announcement

Last night and currently as I type this, I am inspired by Senator Cory Booker speaking (17 hours so far) about all of us taking responsibility to do…

Apr 1 •

March 2025

Patti Smith Trumps My Seder

(I really don't like using "trump" the verb, but sadly it works)

Mar 23 •

Last night I saw Alex Edelman at City Winery (I’m not boasting), but laughed my ass off.

Mar 15 •

January 2025

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