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Marilyn manson settles rape lawsuit from Jane Doe

Marilyn Manson Settles Rape Lawsuit with Anonymous ‘Jane Doe’ Accuser

September 29, 2023

Photo Credit: LivioAndronico2013 / CC by 4.0 Marilyn Manson settles a rape lawsuit with a Jane Doe litigant just a week before the trial was scheduled to begin. Only a week before the associated trial was sc... Read More...

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Tupac Shakur’s Murder — Nearly 30 Years Later

Ashley King

September 29, 2023

Photo Credit: Ryan Hafey Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The man was taken into custody early Friday morning in a case that has long been considere... Read More...

Rick Astley and Yung Gravy Settle ‘Betty (Get Money)’ Copyright Infringement Suit After Eight Months

Dylan Smith

September 28, 2023

Rick Astley performing live. Photo Credit: Wjack12 Eight months back, Rick Astley sued Yung Gravy (as well as Dillon Francis and others) for allegedly featuring a “nearly indistinguishable” imitation of his v... Read More...

FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Monopolistic Business Practices — What Does This Mean for Amazon Music?

Dylan Smith

September 27, 2023

Amazon is facing allegations of anticompetitive and monopolistic business practices in a lawsuit filed by the FTC and 17 state attorneys general. Photo Credit: Marques Thomas The Federal Trade Commission (FTC... Read More...

Shakira Faces Additional $7.1 Million In Tax Fraud Charges In Spain

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Shakira111 / CC by 4.0 Prosecutors in Barcelona have charged Shakira with tax fraud to the tune of $7.1 million, alleging that the Colombian singer used an offshore company to avoid paying her 2... Read More...

timabaland ginuwine jay-z copyright infringement lawsuit

Federal Judge Tosses Copyright Infringement Suit Filed Against Jay-Z, Timbaland, and Ginuwine by Soul Musician Ernie Hines

Dylan Smith

September 26, 2023

A live performance from Ginuwine, who, along with Jay-Z and Timbaland, has scored a victory in a long-running copyright infringement battle. Photo Credit: Ralph Arvesen A federal judge has officially tossed a... Read More...

Ed Sheeran Beats Appeal in Marathon ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2023

Ed Sheeran delivering a SiriusXM concert on August 14th, 2023. Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/SiriusXM Following a marathon legal battle – including a jury verdict in favor of Ed Sheeran – the estate of a Marvin G... Read More...

Major Music Publishers Hit Back at Twitter’s Move to Dismiss Infringement Lawsuit

Ashley King

September 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Uladzislau Petrushkevich Major music publishers are pushing back on Elon Musk’s Twitter, insisting that the company is liable for the copyright infringement taking place on its platform, despite... Read More...

SiriusXM Moves To Dismiss SoundExchange’s $150 Million Unpaid-Royalties Lawsuit on Jurisdictional Grounds

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2023

Alexandria, Virginia. Photo Credit: Duane Lempke Last month, SoundExchange sued SiriusXM for allegedly failing to pay north of $150 million in owed royalties. Now, the satellite radio giant has moved to dismi... Read More...

IRS tax witholding ticket resellers new threshold

Ticket Reselling Will Trigger a New IRS $600 Income Reporting Threshold — Effective Immediately

Ashley King

September 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema Ticket resellers could be in for some tax surprises from the IRS because of new reporting requirements going into effect. Here’s the latest. The American Rescue Plan of 2021 chang... Read More...

Lizzo faces sexual harassment lawsuit from touring dancers

Lizzo Faces Second Lawsuit Over Tour Work Environment — Allegations of Sexual Harassment, Disability Discrimination, Assault, and More

Dylan Smith

September 22, 2023

Photo Credit: Daniel Benavides / CC by 2.0 Following sexual harassment and body-shaming allegations from dancers she’d employed on her tour, Lizzo is now grappling with a hostile work environment lawsuit from... Read More...

Too Lost Partners with Cosynd for Enhanced IP Protections

Ashley King

September 21, 2023

Photo Credit: Too Lost New York-based music distribution and publishing firm Too Lost has announced a partnership with Cosynd. The following was created in collaboration with Too Lost, a company DMN is proud... Read More...

Supreme Court Officially Decides Against Reviewing Nearly Decade-Old Wolfgang’s Vault Case

Suge Knight Refuses to Testify in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Warner Chappell Music vs. Nealy — And Potentially Resolve Statute of Limitations Concerns Surrounding Copyright Infringement

Ed Sheeran Battles Yet Another Infringement Claim Against ‘Thinking Out Loud’

Lizzo Lawyers Fire Back Against Former Tour Dancers’ Lawsuit As Media Fallout Continues

Marilyn Manson Settles Rape Lawsuit with Anonymous ‘Jane Doe’ Accuser

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Tupac Shakur’s Murder — Nearly 30 Years Later

Rick Astley and Yung Gravy Settle ‘Betty (Get Money)’ Copyright Infringement Suit After Eight Months

FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Monopolistic Business Practices — What Does This Mean for Amazon Music?

Shakira Faces Additional $7.1 Million In Tax Fraud Charges In Spain

Federal Judge Tosses Copyright Infringement Suit Filed Against Jay-Z, Timbaland, and Ginuwine by Soul Musician Ernie Hines

Ed Sheeran Beats Appeal in Marathon ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

SiriusXM Moves To Dismiss SoundExchange’s $150 Million Unpaid-Royalties Lawsuit on Jurisdictional Grounds

Ticket Reselling Will Trigger a New IRS $600 Income Reporting Threshold — Effective Immediately

Lizzo Faces Second Lawsuit Over Tour Work Environment — Allegations of Sexual Harassment, Disability Discrimination, Assault, and More

Too Lost Partners with Cosynd for Enhanced IP Protections