Johnson & Johnson is facing a lawsuit that accuses the pharma giant of “rampant infringement” of copyrighted instrumental music in YouTube and Facebook videos. In a complaint filed […]
Streaming Fraud Indicted, White Stripes v. Trump & More Music Law News
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The White Stripes Sue Donald Trump Over Music In Campaign Video
The White Stripes have filed a copyright lawsuit against Donald Trump for using “Seven Nation Army” in a social media post, making good on threats to sue the […]
Verizon Wants Music Piracy Lawsuit From Major Labels Dismissed
Verizon is firing back at a lawsuit filed by the major record labels over allegations of “staggering” piracy on its network, arguing that music companies cannot trot out […]
Shaboozey’s ‘Bar’ Fight, Beyoncé v. Donald Trump & More Music Law News
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Shaboozey Files Lawsuit Against Warner Music for Breach of Contract
Amid the chart-topping success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Shaboozey is now suing music publisher Warner Chappell — claiming the company is stonewalling his efforts to exercise a […]
Michael Jackson Music Catalog Sale Fight: Estate Wins Final Ruling
A California appeals court has issued a final ruling that Michael Jackson’s estate can proceed with a $600 million sale of the singer’s catalog to Sony Music, rejecting […]
Taylor Swift & Donald Trump, YoungBoy Plea & More Music Law News
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AI Music War, Roc-A-Fella Auction, Cardi B Divorce & More Law News
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AI Firms Fire Back At Copyright Lawsuit From Music Giants
AI music firms Suno and Udio are firing back with their first responses to sweeping lawsuits filed by the major record labels, arguing that they were free to […]