Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Appeal: 5 Things to Know
In a copyright battle over pop music’s building blocks, the Second Circuit delivers a win for Ed Sheeran—and for future creativity.
2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits
A Florida jury has handed 2 Live Crew a big win, allowing them to reclaim copyrights in classic rap tracks in a long-running legal battle with Lil’ Joe Records.
Fleetwood Facts: Art Imitates Life, But Does It Infringe Copyright?
A new lawsuit over Broadway’s 'Stereophonic' tests copyright's limits, as Fleetwood Mac's former sound engineer claims the hit play copies his real-life story about working on the 'Rumours' album.
2 Live Crew Court: Copyright Termination Rights Survive Bankruptcy
A federal court says 2 Live Crew’s copyright termination rights survived bankruptcy, keeping the group’s bid to reclaim their masters alive.
Why the ‘Flowers’ Copyright Lawsuit Deserves to Wilt
Answer songs face the music: the 'Flowers' lawsuit threatens a long tradition of musical conversation and creative expression.
Eddy Grant Prevails in Copyright Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign
Trump's fair use argument fails as the musician wins a copyright battle over the unlicensed use of "Electric Avenue" in a viral video from the 2020 campaign.
Trump Campaign Due In Court Twice This Week on Copyright Claims
Two songs. Two presidential campaigns. Two copyright infringement lawsuits. The common element: one Donald J. Trump. Here's the latest.
Court Says U.S. Copyright Termination Might Cut Off Foreign Rights
A new case questions a long-held understanding of termination's impact outside the United States. Did the court overstep its boundaries?
Chain Reaction: Did the Beastie Boys Sue the Wrong Restaurant?
The Beastie Boys filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Chili’s over a 'Sabotage' parody, but is it a case of mistaken identity?
Cher and Share Alike: Singer Wins Copyright Termination Lawsuit
Judge to Cher: "I Got You Paid," as court rejects Mary Bono's bid to use copyright recapture to overturn a decades-old divorce settlement.