THE BIG STORY: It sounds like music-biz Mad Libs: After a Bruno Mars co-writer sells his catalog, he tries to mitigate his tax liabilities by investing in a […]
Lil Wayne Wins Legal Victory in Ex-Lawyer’s $20M Fee Lawsuit
Lil Wayne has scored a major victory in a long-running legal battle over whether he owed millions in fees to his former attorney. Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) […]
Lil Wayne ‘Tha Carter III’ Producer Settles UMG Royalties Lawsuit
A producer on Lil Wayne’s hit 2008 album Tha Carter III has reached a royalties settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG). Darius “Deezle” Harrison sued UMG earlier this […]
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 […]
Lil Wayne ‘Tha Carter III’ Producer Hits UMG With Royalties Lawsuit
A producer on Lil Wayne’s hit 2008 album Tha Carter III has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) over claims that he’s owed more than 10 years’ worth of […]