Two recent court decisions struck a blow for book authors suing generative AI platforms on copyright grounds, with judges concluding that training large language models (LLM) on unlicensed […]
Diddy Verdict, Megan Thee Stallion, T.I. Ruling & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on Wednesday (July 2) of illegal prostitution but acquitted of more severe sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, a significant legal victory […]
Snoop Dogg Settlement, Diddy Trial, Jay-Z Ruling & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Snoop Dogg reached a confidential settlement with Trevor Lawrence Jr., a veteran studio musician who has been credited on songs by Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, […]
Supreme Court Will Weigh Music Piracy Liability in $1 Billion Cox Case
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 […]