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Phillip Hill

Phillip Hill focuses on complex copyright matters with an emphasis on media and entertainment, music, technology, film/TV, video games, sports, and live events.

Phil’s global practice includes all aspects of copyright and the DMCA, as well as right of publicity, trademark, and trade secret, and encompasses the full spectrum of counseling, litigation, disputes, and enforcement, licensing and acquisitions, and legislation and regulation. He regularly represents clients in federal and state court, as well as before the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board, Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office, and Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.

Through his work at the firm and prior industry and in-house experience, Phil has developed a deep understanding of his clients’ industries and regularly advises on cutting-edge topics like generative and agentic artificial intelligence, deepfakes, platform liability, and Web 3.0. Phil has been recognized multiple times by Billboard as a Top Music Lawyer and by The Hollywood Reporter as a New York Power Lawyer.

In addition to his full-time legal practice, Phillip serves as Chair of the ABA Music and Performing Arts Committee, frequently speaks on emerging trends, is active in educational efforts, and publishes regularly.

This quarterly update highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the third quarter of 2024 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”) and connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”).  As noted below, some of these developments provide industry with the opportunity for participation and comment.

Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – Third Quarter 2024

This quarterly update highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the second quarter of 2024 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and data privacy and cybersecurity. 

Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – Second Quarter 2024

This quarterly update highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the first quarter of 2024 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and data privacy and cybersecurity.  As noted below, some of these developments provide industry with the opportunity for participation and comment.

Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – First Quarter 2024

A new post on the Covington Inside Global Tech blog highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the fourth quarter of 2023 and early January 2024 related to technology issues.  These included developments related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), data privacy, and cybersecurity. As noted

Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – Fourth Quarter 2023