Michael Jackson’s estate has won a tentative court ruling that would allow it to proceed with a $600 million sale of the singer’s catalog to Sony Music, overcoming […]
Music Lawyer on Representing Michael Jackson & Others
John Branca stopped collecting his clients’ RIAA gold and platinum record awards decades ago. Those he has that are not in storage or at his office — approximately […]
Record Companies File Lawsuits Against AI Music Generators — Justia News — July 17, 2024
A group of record companies has filed lawsuits against Suno, Inc. and Uncharted Labs, Inc. in an attempt to stop the unlicensed use of copyrighted music to train […]
Young Thug Judge Removed, Nirvana Logo, Beastie Boys & More Music Law
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Verizon Music Piracy Lawsuit Filed By Universal, Warner, Sony
The three major record labels are suing Verizon over allegations that the telecom giant effectively encouraged its internet subscribers to steal copyrighted music on a “staggering” scale. In […]
AI Music Companies Hire Law Firm to Defend Against Label Lawsuits
AI music companies Suno and Udio have hired elite law firm Latham & Watkins to defend them against lawsuits filed by the three major labels in late June, […]
‘Landmark’ Copyright Rule, Prince Estate, Jelly Roll & More Music Law
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Jesus & Mary Chain, Robert Fripp File Lawsuit Against PRS for Music
LONDON — Scottish indie rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain and Robert Fripp, a founder member of British prog rock act King Crimson, are among a group […]
AI Lawsuit, Kanye Settles, Megan Thee Stallion Ruling & More Music Law
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Latin Music CEO Asks Judge To Dismiss Charges Over Mexican Cartel Link
Latin Music CEO Asks Judge To Dismiss Charges Over Mexican Cartel Link – A Latin music executive accused of doing business with a concert promoter linked to Mexican […]