Yoko Ono Muzzles Former Lennon Assistant in Copyright Settlement
Yoko Ono and Frederic Seaman have reached an agreement to settle her copyright claim in exchange for Seaman's silence on all things Lennon.
Journalist Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit with Pop Smoke’s Label
A music journalist whose interview with Pop Smoke was used in a track on the late rapper’s album has settled her copyright lawsuit against his record label.
Taylor Swift Prevails in Copyright Case—For the Fifth Time
A judge has dismissed the latest in a string of copyright infringement lawsuits over the lyrics to the Taylor Swift hit "Shake it Off."
Minaj Accepts Chapman’s Offer of Judgment, Avoiding Copyright Trial
The ongoing Tracy Chapman-Nicki Minaj copyright feud won't be going to a jury after all. That’s because Chapman has accepted a “Rule 68 offer,” ending the lawsuit in her favor and leaving Minaj on the hook for a $450,000 judgment.
The 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2020
Remembering a lousy year with a countdown of the lousiest copyright rulings of 2020.
Felony Streaming and CASE Act Pass: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re a content creator or content user, here’s everything you need to know about the nation's newest copyright laws.
“Enola Holmes” Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed: Unsolved, Yet Resolved
It appears the parties have reached a settlement in a copyright infringement case brought by the Estate of "Sherlock Holmes" author Arthur Conan Doyle.
No Fair Use Defense for Dr. Seuss/Star Trek Mashup
The Ninth Circuit's fair use ruling is an early Christmas present for copyright owners and a lump of coal for creators of unauthorized mash-ups that don't ridicule the original works.
The Phillie Phanatic and Copyright Termination’s Derivative Works Exception
Can the Copyright Act's "derivative works exception" help the Phillies blunt the effect of a copyright termination notice from their mascot's designer?
“The Great Gatsby” and other 1925 Works Will Soon Enter the Public Domain
A new crop of copyrighted works will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2021. Here's what you need to know.