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Major Labels Seek Nearly $83 Million in Damages From Stream-Rippers FLVTO.biz, 2conv.com

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October 6, 2021
Photo Credit: David Veksler In August, after engaging in a back-and-forth courtroom confrontation with the RIAA for several years, stream-ripping giant FLVTO.biz ceased operating in the United States and the ... Read More...

Federal Judge Grants Extension in Eddy Grant’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

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October 4, 2021
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Eddy Grant performing live in Australia in 2009. Photo Credit: Stuart Sevastos A federal judge has officially granted an extension in the much-publicized copyright infringement lawsuit involving 73-year-old s... Read More...
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Eddy Grant Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Moves Forward

Ashley King
September 29, 2021
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Photo Credit: Markus Spiske A judge has ruled that Eddy Grant's copyright infringement suit against Donald Trump can move forward. Grant sued the Trump campaign for the use of his 1983 hit 'Electric Avenue.'... Read More...
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Cox Communications Alleges Concealment of Evidence, ‘Misstatements at Trial’ Amid Effort to Overturn $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Verdict

Dylan Smith
September 29, 2021
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In late 2019, a jury slapped Cox Communications with a staggering $1 billion fine as part of the mega-ISP’s copyright infringement legal battle with the major labels. Now, Cox has accused the plaintiffs of fa... Read More...
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Roblox Settles Lawsuit with NMPA – Music is Coming to the Metaverse

Ashley King
September 27, 2021
Photo Credit: Roblox Roblox has settled a lawsuit filed by the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). The NMPA sued Roblox for copyright infringement to the tune of $200 million. Now the two companies... Read More...
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The Weeknd Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 2018’s ‘Call Out My Name’

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September 23, 2021
Photo Credit: Salandco / CC by 4.0 Back in June of 2020, Yeasayer’s Black Panther copyright infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd officially concluded. Now, the After Hours creator has been named in a separ... Read More...

Charter Communications Moves to Dismiss the Major Labels’ Latest Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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September 20, 2021
About six weeks back, the major labels – Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music – filed a second copyright infringement lawsuit against Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR). Now, the Spectrum operator... Read More...
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Nickelback Pushes Back Against ‘Rockstar’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Following Dismissal Attempt

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September 10, 2021
Photo Credit: Thakingdome / CC by 3.0 About two weeks back, Nickelback doubled down on its attempt to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit centering on “Rockstar.” But this far-reaching effort to end the ... Read More...
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Nickelback Doubles Down On Attempt to Dismiss ‘Rockstar’ Lawsuit: ‘The Two Songs Sound Nothing Alike’

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August 26, 2021
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Photo Credit: Thakingdome / CC by 3.0 Earlier this month, Digital Music News was first to report that a judge had allowed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Nickelback – centering on the group’s “Rockst... Read More...
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SiriusXM Scores Definitive Victory in Eight-Year Legal Battle Over Pre-1972 Royalties

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August 25, 2021
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has officially ruled in favor of SiriusXM in its nearly decade-long legal battle over pre-1972 radio royalties, and specifically whether California law compels it to pay pub... Read More...
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Nickelback ‘Rockstar’ Song Theft Lawsuit Moves Forward

Ashley King
August 17, 2021
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Photo Credit: Thakingdome / CC by 3.0 A lawsuit over the Nickelback song "Rockstar" can move forward, the judge decides. The judge presiding over the case refused to dismiss the lawsuit because a jury may de... Read More...

Major Labels File Second Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Charter Communications

Dylan Smith
August 6, 2021
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The Big Three record labels – Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music – have officially filed a second copyright infringement lawsuit against Stamford, Connecticut-headquartered internet-service provide... Read More...
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