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‘Optimistic’ Major Labels and Internet Archive Confirm Advanced Copyright Suit Settlement Talks

April 10, 2025

The Internet Archive and the major labels are discussing a possible settlement in their Great 78 Project copyright infringement battle. Photo Credit: Mick Haupt Multiple years and twists later, the major labe... Read More...

Flou’s On a Mission to Revolutionize Music Agreements: Here’s a Detailed Breakdown of ‘Music Contracts 2.0’

Paul Resnikoff

April 9, 2025

Photo Credit: Flou For all the attention paid to missing music metadata, copyright infringement, and royalty battles, the music industry often overlooks a potentially bigger issue: chaotic music contracting. ... Read More...

Quavo, Hybe America, and Quality Control Face Copyright Suit Over Alleged Sculpture Infringement

Dylan Smith

April 9, 2025

A live performance from Quavo, who, along with Hybe America and Quality Control, is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from sculptor Daniel Arsham. Photo Credit: Jørund Føreland Pedersen Hybe America, it... Read More...

Judge Rules in DMX Estate’s Favor in Copyright/IP Ownership Lawsuit

Ashley King

April 8, 2025

Photo Credit: DMX by Mika Väisänen / CC by 3.0 The DMX Estate secures a victory in an ongoing lawsuit challenging their sole ownership of the late rapper’s copyright and IP rights. DMX’s estate has secured a... Read More...

And After All That, TikTok Could Still Go ‘Poof’

Paul Resnikoff

April 7, 2025

TikTok USA, circa 2025 (Photo: TCY) Months after 'the ban,' there's no telling what happens to TikTok next in the US. After inching oh-so-close to a deal to secure TikTok in the US, China apparently pressed ... Read More...

Isaac Hayes Estate’s Infringement Suit to Proceed Against Donald Trump — Judge Denies Dismissal, Discovery Stay Motions

Dylan Smith

April 4, 2025

A federal judge has denied multiple dismissal motions in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the Isaac Hayes estate over 'Hold On, I'm Coming.' Photo Credit: United Press International / CC by 4.0 A fed... Read More...

Tony Bennett's daughters launch legal battle vs. his son and their brother

Tony Bennett’s Daughters Launch Legal Battle Against Brother for Father’s Estate

Ashley King

April 3, 2025

Photo Credit: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga by marcen27 / CC by 2.0 Tony Bennett’s daughters are suing their brother, alleging he illegally took finances from their late father’s estate at their expense. Tony B... Read More...

Mariah Carey, Universal Music, Sony Music, and Others Demand $185,000+ In Legal Fees After Beating ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Copyright Case

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2025

A live performance from Mariah Carey, who, along with several other defendants, is seeking legal fees after beating an 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' copyright case. Photo Credit: Raph_PH Weeks following t... Read More...

xAI Acquires X in Multibillion-Dollar Deal — But the Social Platform Is Still Grappling With Music Publishers’ Infringement Suit

Dylan Smith

March 31, 2025

xAI has acquired X in a multibillion-dollar deal, but the social platform is still entangled in a copyright infringement suit levied by 17 music publishers. Photo Credit: Dima Solomin xAI has acquired X (form... Read More...

Dua Lipa, who's scored a win in a copyright infringement case centering on 'Levitating,' performing at Glastonbury. Photo Credit: Raph_PH

Dua Lipa Beats Years-Old ‘Levitating’ Infringement Suit — Judge Says Certain Musical Elements ‘Cannot Possibly Be Protectable’

Dylan Smith

March 27, 2025

Dua Lipa, who's scored a win in a copyright infringement case centering on 'Levitating,' performing at Glastonbury. Photo Credit: Raph_PH A federal judge has put an end to a long-running copyright case agains... Read More...

Lady Gaga Sued by Surf Company Over ‘Near Identical’ Mayhem Logo

Ashley King

March 27, 2025

Photo Credit: Lady Gaga’s sweatshirt (left); Lost International trademark logo (right) Surf brand Lost International sues Lady Gaga for using a logo on her new Mayhem merch they say is ‘near identical’ to the... Read More...

Tyla and Producer sued over single water

Another Hit, Another Writ — Tyla and Her Producer Sued Over Smash ‘Water’

Ashley King

March 27, 2025

Photo Credit: Tyla for Capital FM Kenya / CC by 3.0 Tyla and producer Sammy Soso are being sued in California over the former’s hit single, “Water.” Sony Music is also listed as a co-defendant. South African... Read More...

Eminem Publisher Sues Meta Over Widespread Copyright Infringement Across Facebook and Instagram

Major Labels, Suno, and Udio Reportedly Explore Settlement and Licensing Talks in High-Stakes Copyright Disputes

Who Shall Rule the US Copyright Office? The Latest In the War Over IP Policy Control In America

Fired Copyright Office Head Shira Perlmutter Sues Trump Administration Over ‘Blatantly Unlawful’ Dismissal

The US Copyright Office Plunges Into Total and Complete Chaos — So Many Questions, So Few Answers

‘Optimistic’ Major Labels and Internet Archive Confirm Advanced Copyright Suit Settlement Talks

Flou’s On a Mission to Revolutionize Music Agreements: Here’s a Detailed Breakdown of ‘Music Contracts 2.0’

Judge Rules in DMX Estate’s Favor in Copyright/IP Ownership Lawsuit

Isaac Hayes Estate’s Infringement Suit to Proceed Against Donald Trump — Judge Denies Dismissal, Discovery Stay Motions

Tony Bennett’s Daughters Launch Legal Battle Against Brother for Father’s Estate

Mariah Carey, Universal Music, Sony Music, and Others Demand $185,000+ In Legal Fees After Beating ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Copyright Case

xAI Acquires X in Multibillion-Dollar Deal — But the Social Platform Is Still Grappling With Music Publishers’ Infringement Suit

Dua Lipa Beats Years-Old ‘Levitating’ Infringement Suit — Judge Says Certain Musical Elements ‘Cannot Possibly Be Protectable’

Lady Gaga Sued by Surf Company Over ‘Near Identical’ Mayhem Logo

Another Hit, Another Writ — Tyla and Her Producer Sued Over Smash ‘Water’