DaBaby has settled a civil lawsuit over a 2020 incident in which he allegedly attacked a property manager during a music video shoot at a Los Angeles mansion, […]
Nelly Lawsuit, T.I. Verdict, Jackson Estate Case & More Music Law
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Diddy Indictment, Miley Cyrus Case, Trump Loss & More Music Law News
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Johnson & Johnson Facing Lawsuit Alleging Unlicensed Music in Videos
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 […]