Sheeran Wins Copyright Trial On Independent Creation
The jury has spoken: Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" doesn't infringe the copyright in Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?
The world's largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. The reality is more complicated.
The Beat (And Cher’s Lawsuit) Go On With New Ruling in Bono Copyright Dispute
In a long-awaited decision, the court allows Cher's royalty lawsuit to proceed despite copyright termination notices from Sonny Bono's heirs.
Why Astley’s New Soundalike Lawsuit Should Be Rickrolled Out Of Court
Is Rick Astley's right of publicity claim against Yung Gravy for "vocal impersonation" on a collision course with the federal Copyright Act?
Inside 2 Live Crew’s Latest Legal Battle: Copyright Termination
Copyright termination and bankruptcy law collide as members of 2 Live Crew attempt to recapture rights in the group's most notorious albums.
New Lawsuit Shows How Copyright Termination Can Ruin Estate Plans
Composer Jay Livingston's granddaughter is suing her mother for exercising copyright termination rights in "Que Sera, Sera" and other popular songs.
A Blue Christmas is Coming in Mariah Carey Copyright Case
Musician Andy "Vince Vance" Stone claims that Mariah Carey's classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" infringes the copyright in his own song of the same name. Here's why he's wrong—and why the lawsuit never should have been filed.
Dua Lipa Faces Another Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over “Levitating”
Just days after Dua Lipa was sued by a Florida reggae band, "Levitating" is the target of a second copyright infringement lawsuit, this time over the songs "Wiggle and Giggle All Night" and "Don Diablo."
Is HitPiece the Fyre Festival of NFT Startups?
Inside HitPiece, an NFT site where the only things in scarce supply are common sense, self-awareness and basic decency.
It’s No Laughing Matter As Spotify Removes Comedy Tracks
Comedians and other spoken word authors are seeking the same streaming royalties paid to songwriters, but an impasse has led to the removal of their works from Spotify.