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Live Nation Reportedly Faces Justice Department Antitrust Investigation After Multiple Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster Business Practices

November 18, 2022

After many Taylor Swift diehards were unable to purchase pre-sale tickets to the forthcoming Eras Tour – and following Ticketmaster criticism from several lawmakers – the Justice Department has reportedly lau... Read More...

Isaac Hayes Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Trump for Unauthorized Use of Music

Ashley King

November 17, 2022

Photo Credit: William Henderson / CC by 2.0 The Isaac Hayes Estate has threatened legal action against Donald Trump for using the late singer-songwriter's music during his 2024 presidential campaign announcem... Read More...

Primary Wave Faces Legal Challenge Following $90 Million James Brown Catalog Deal

Ashley King

November 17, 2022

Photo Credit: Heinrich Klaffs / CC by 2.0 Primary Wave and the James Brown Estate are facing a new lawsuit over the $90 million sale of Brown's catalog and likeness last year. The deal was announced in Decem... Read More...

Mariah Carey Not the “Queen of Christmas,” According to Trademark Board

Ashley King

November 16, 2022

Photo Credit: freestocks Mariah Carey is not the Queen of Christmas, according to the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The singer filed a petition last year to trademark the phrase 'Queen of Christmas.... Read More...

3LAU Faces Lawsuit From Collaborator Over $11.7 Million NFT Sale

Ashley King

November 14, 2022

Photo Credit: Vandeerlind / CC by 4.0 3LAU faces a lawsuit from a former collaborator over NFT royalties. It's a legal area with few precedents, however. A lawsuit has surfaced this week against DJ and produ... Read More...

Activist Group Renews Criticism of ‘Uncontrollable Middleman’ Live Nation Over ‘Bogus Service Fees’ and ‘Other Restrictive Practices’

Dylan Smith

November 14, 2022

An activist group has doubled down on its criticism of Live Nation following the release of the Ticketmaster parent company’s third-quarter earnings report, attributing the disclosed profits to “monopoly powe... Read More...

deep purple insurance lawsuit over canceled shows in 2018

Canceled Deep Purple Shows in 2018 Lead to Insurance Coverage Lawsuit

Ashley King

November 13, 2022

Photo Credit: Jonas Rogowski / CC by 3.0 Deep Purple is at the center of a financial sponsor's insurance coverage lawsuit over the English rock band's canceled Mexico tour in 2018. A lawsuit alleges that ins... Read More...

Condé Nast Scores Restraining Order Against Drake and 21 Savage Over Unauthorized Vogue Issue

Dylan Smith

November 10, 2022

A Condé Nast magazine display in London. Photo Credit: Toa Heftiba Earlier this week, Condé Nast sued Drake and 21 Savage over a fake Vogue issue that they allegedly released as part of a promotional campaign... Read More...

Drake and 21 Savage Face $4 Million Condé Nast Lawsuit Over ‘Counterfeit’ Vogue Issue

Dylan Smith

November 8, 2022

A screenshot of an Instagram post showing the Vogue issue at the center of Condé Nast's lawsuit against Drake and 21 Savage. Photo Credit: Digital Music News Condé Nast is officially suing Drake and 21 Savage... Read More...

Greenberg Traurig LLP Is Attempting to Dump Kanye West as a Client

Ashley King

November 7, 2022

Photo Credit: Roar Media Miami law firm Greenberg Traurig is seeking to withdraw as Kanye's legal counsel in a copyright case. The law firm asked a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday for permission to dro... Read More...

Jury Awards Major Labels $46.8 Million In Grande Communications Copyright Infringement Verdict

Ashley King

November 4, 2022

Photo Credit: Grande Communications A jury awards major record labels $46.8 million in RIAA vs. Grande Communications lawsuit verdict. An Austin federal jury has found Grande Communications liable for willfu... Read More...

Disney Faces Frozen II Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — “This Can Only Be Explained by Copying.”

Ashley King

November 3, 2022

Photo Credit: Markus Winkler Disney faces a copyright infringement lawsuit over a song in Frozen II, which "can only be explained by copying." Artist and songwriter Daniel E Grigson is suing Disney, claiming... Read More...

Sync Music Licensing: Secrets for Scoring Deals and Maximizing Revenue

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Drake & 21 Savage Agree to Remove All Fake Vogue Covers in Conde Nast Lawsuit

LiveOne and Slacker Must Pay Nearly $10 Million to SoundExchange, Judge Confirms In New Ruling

Tom Petty Estate Issues Statement on Kari Lake’s Usage of “I Won’t Back Down”

Live Nation Reportedly Faces Justice Department Antitrust Investigation After Multiple Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster Business Practices

Isaac Hayes Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Trump for Unauthorized Use of Music

Primary Wave Faces Legal Challenge Following $90 Million James Brown Catalog Deal

Mariah Carey Not the “Queen of Christmas,” According to Trademark Board

3LAU Faces Lawsuit From Collaborator Over $11.7 Million NFT Sale

Activist Group Renews Criticism of ‘Uncontrollable Middleman’ Live Nation Over ‘Bogus Service Fees’ and ‘Other Restrictive Practices’

Canceled Deep Purple Shows in 2018 Lead to Insurance Coverage Lawsuit

Condé Nast Scores Restraining Order Against Drake and 21 Savage Over Unauthorized Vogue Issue

Drake and 21 Savage Face $4 Million Condé Nast Lawsuit Over ‘Counterfeit’ Vogue Issue

Jury Awards Major Labels $46.8 Million In Grande Communications Copyright Infringement Verdict

Disney Faces Frozen II Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — “This Can Only Be Explained by Copying.”