The U.S Supreme Court has agreed to review a billion-dollar lawsuit brought by the major record labels against Cox Communications and decide whether internet service providers can be […]
Jimmy Buffett Battle, Halle Bailey, YSL RICO & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Two years after Jimmy Buffett’s death, his widow and his longtime former business manager are locked in a legal war over the singer-songwriter’s $275 million […]
A.I. Music Lawsuits, Lizzo’s Appeal, Eminem Case & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Is the music industry’s billion-dollar legal battle over artificial intelligence suddenly going to be over before it starts? I wouldn’t count on it just yet. […]
Major Record Labels in Music Licensing Talks With AI Companies
Universal Music, Warner Music and Sony Music are in talks with Udio and Suno to license their music to the artificial intelligence startups, Billboard has confirmed, in deals […]
Eminem Music Publisher Sues Facebook, Instagram Over Song Use
Eminem’s music publisher is suing Meta over accusations that Facebook and Instagram made “Lose Yourself” and other iconic tracks available to billions of users without permission, violating copyright […]
Beastie Boys Lawsuit, Diddy Trial, Lil Wayne Case & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: The Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group both reached settlements to end copyright lawsuits in which they accused Chili’s of using their songs in videos […]
Madlib’s Ex-Manager Files Countersuit Citing Mac Miller Music Release
Months after hip-hop producer Madlib filed a lawsuit against his former manager and business partner Eothen “Egon” Alapatt, the exec is now suing him right back — blasting […]
Universal Music, Beastie Boys Settle Chili’s Lawsuits Over Social Ads
Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Beastie Boys have both reached confidential settlements to end lawsuits in which they accused restaurant chain Chili’s of using their music in […]
Jennifer Lopez Case, Diddy Trial, Post Malone Fight & More Music Law
THE BIG STORY: Jennifer Lopez is facing copyright lawsuits over paparazzi pictures — of herself. In complaints filed this week in federal court, photographer Edwin Blanco and photo […]
Lil Durk Isn’t On Trial For His Lyrics Or His Music, Feds Say
Federal prosecutors are flatly rejecting Lil Durk’s “false narrative” that they’re unfairly using his lyrics against him, arguing in court filings that the rapper is indicted because of […]