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RIAA adds voice cloning to notorious markets list

RIAA Adds ‘Voice Cloning’ Category to Notorious Markets List

October 11, 2023

The RIAA is adding a ‘Voice Cloning’ watch to its Notorious Markets report as generative AI makes it possible for anyone to create deep fake voice profiles of public figures. Here’s the latest. The Recording... Read More...

labels promise swift action on K-pop and J-pop pirates

Major Labels Promise Swift Action on J-Pop & K-Pop Pirates

Ashley King

October 11, 2023

Major labels are swiftly cracking down on K-pop and J-Pop pirates as the genre becomes the fastest-growing music genre among gamers. Here’s the latest. Users on Reddit noticed the disappearance of two music ... Read More...

Pet Shop Boys allege copyright infringement by Drake

Pet Shop Boys Allege Copyright Infringement Against Drake — ‘No Credit Given or Permission Requested’

Ashley King

October 8, 2023

Pet Shop Boys allege copyright infringement of their 1986 hit ‘West End Girls’ in Drake’s new track ‘All the Parties,’ saying he did not credit the duo or request permission. As expected, Drake’s latest albu... Read More...

Sam Smith and Normani Chase Down Litigants Following Frivolous ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ Lawsuit

Ashley King

October 5, 2023

After a federal judge dismissed a frivolous lawsuit against Sam Smith and Normani’s ‘Dancing With a Stranger,’ the stars are chasing down the copyright accusers to foot their legal bills. Sam Smith and Norma... Read More...

NLE Choppa Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Who TF Up in My Trap’ — Including a Demand for ‘All’ the Track’s Profits

Dylan Smith

October 5, 2023

NLE Choppa and others are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly lifting elements of a 1980s track to create “Who TF Up in My Trap.” Jamaica-based rapper Rodney O (real name Rodney Oliver) ju... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

October 3, 2023

About one year after concert-memorabilia and performance-archive company Wolfgang's Vault scored multiple victories in its long-running courtroom confrontation with music publishers including Sony Music Publi... Read More...

Ed Sheeran copyright infringement case thinking out loud

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

Ashley King

October 2, 2023

One plaintiff is still trying to appeal the verdict of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” copyright infringement case after a federal jury ruled in favor of the singer. Ed Sheeran was found not guilty in a lon... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

September 28, 2023

Eight months back, Rick Astley sued Yung Gravy (as well as Dillon Francis and others) for allegedly featuring a “nearly indistinguishable” imitation of his voice in “Betty (Get Money)” without permission. Now... 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 federal judge has officially tossed a copyright infringement suit filed by soul musician Ernie Hines against Warner Chappell, BMG, Jay-Z, Timbaland, and Ginuwine. Judge J. Paul Oetken just recently grante... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2023

Following a marathon legal battle – including a jury verdict in favor of Ed Sheeran – the estate of a Marvin Gaye collaborator has dropped its copyright infringement suit over “Thinking Out Loud.” The long-... Read More...

chatgpt openai copyright lawsuit september 2023

ChatGPT Developer OpenAI Faces Another Copyright Suit From Authors — Protected Works Allegedly Used ‘Without a Word of Permission’

Dylan Smith

September 21, 2023

OpenAI is facing another copyright infringement lawsuit, filed this time by authors including George R.R. Martin and Michael Connelly, for allegedly training ChatGPT on protected text without authorization. ... Read More...

sam smith dancing with a stranger lawsuit

Sam Smith ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ Copyright Suit Dismissed With Prejudice After 18 Months

Dylan Smith

September 7, 2023

A federal judge has officially dismissed with prejudice a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Sam Smith, Normani, and others over “Dancing with a Stranger.” Judge Wesley L. Hsu just recently ordere... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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Kroger Moves to Toss Sony Music-Led Infringement Lawsuit, Arguing Cox v. Sony Invalidates Everything

JYP Entertainment Sues Distributor OneSync Over the Alleged Infringement of Stray Kids Member Han’s ‘Back to Life’

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Billboard Owner Penske Media Officially Appeals AI-Focused Google Antitrust Lawsuit Dismissal

BTS Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Swim’ Abruptly Dropped After a Few Months

RIAA Adds ‘Voice Cloning’ Category to Notorious Markets List

Major Labels Promise Swift Action on J-Pop & K-Pop Pirates

Pet Shop Boys Allege Copyright Infringement Against Drake — ‘No Credit Given or Permission Requested’

Sam Smith and Normani Chase Down Litigants Following Frivolous ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ Lawsuit

NLE Choppa Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Who TF Up in My Trap’ — Including a Demand for ‘All’ the Track’s Profits

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

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

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

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

ChatGPT Developer OpenAI Faces Another Copyright Suit From Authors — Protected Works Allegedly Used ‘Without a Word of Permission’

Sam Smith ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ Copyright Suit Dismissed With Prejudice After 18 Months