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Exclusive: Soundcloud Bracing for Massive Copyright Infringement Lawsuits…

June 22, 2015

Grooveshark said it wouldn't happen to them, either. But according to multiple executives close to the situation, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and the Recording Industry Association of ... Read More...

I’m a Former Grooveshark Employee. And Here’s What I Need to Tell the Industry…

Paul Resnikoff

May 28, 2015

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The following is a letter delivered to Digital Music News from an individual claiming to be an ex-Grooveshark employee. It has not been edited. ______________________________________________________ Hey pa... Read More...

Grooveshark Ordered to Pay $0.00 for Massive Copyright Infringement

Nina Ulloa

April 30, 2015

c Last week we learned that Grooveshark could be forced to pay over $736,000,000 for massive copyright infringement. The company decided they didn't want to license music. They uploaded illegal files to thei... Read More...

Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams to Pay $7.3M for Copyright Infringement

Nina Ulloa

March 10, 2015

The Robin Thicke vs. Marvin Gaye copyright infringement case has been decided. A Los Angeles jury decided that Thicke and Pharrell Williams' "Blurred Lines" infringes on Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give it Up". T... Read More...

Tumblr Is Now Blocking Uploads of Infringing Content…

Paul Resnikoff

February 18, 2015

The technology exists, so why not use it? Effective immediately, Tumblr has started blocking uploads of unlicensed music, while suggesting legal alternatives to users. Songs are identified using... Read More...

A Proposal to Vastly Simplify Music Licensing In the United States…

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2015

This is what a massive, 245 page recommendation from the US Copyright Office boils down to. ... Read More...

Pandora Claims The Turtles’ Lawsuit Violates Their First Amendment Rights

Nina Ulloa

December 19, 2014

Pandora is striking back at Flo and Eddie of the Turtles, who sued Pandora for "publicly performing" pre-1972 music without paying royalties. Flo and Eddie recently won a similar lawsuit against SiriusXM. ... Read More...

What the pre-1972 Decision Really Means for the Future of Radio…

Paul Resnikoff

October 13, 2014

In this guest post, entertainment attorney Steve Gordon argues that Judge Gutierrez’s decision in the Turtles case against Sirius XM could substantially change radio as we know it, and could also ... Read More...

Dear Hugo Boss, Thanks for Stealing Our Music. Signed, The xx.

Paul Resnikoff

October 7, 2014

The xx, 'Intro' Hugo Boss 'Master The Light Spring/Summer 2014' TV spot. ... Read More...

Dear Audi, Thanks for Stealing My Music. Sincerely, Sohn.

Paul Resnikoff

September 24, 2014

Forget about asking for free music. Did Audi just completely rip off Sohn? Here's what happens when a major corporation with millions of dollars decides they don't want to license your music. Or, can't bel... Read More...

Don Henley: ‘Videoing a Concert With a Phone Is a Violation of Our Copyright’

Paul Resnikoff

August 18, 2014

The Eagles have been stepping up measures to ban smartphone picture-snapping, filming, and standing at their shows. But this goes beyond simple etiquette. “Videoing a concert with a phone is a viola... Read More...

YouTube Will be Ripping Down Indie Music Videos ‘In a Matter of Days’

Paul Resnikoff

June 17, 2014

Don't like YouTube's terms and payouts? Well, you can always go f*&k yourself. According to details just disclosed by a YouTube executive, videos from independent labels that dislike YouTube's payout ... Read More...

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

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What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

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’

The Music Industry Litigation Tracker — Cases Bubbling Right Now: Sony Music v. Kroger, SoundExchange v. Music Choice, Suno v. Apple (Round II), Penske Media v. Google, More

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

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

Exclusive: Soundcloud Bracing for Massive Copyright Infringement Lawsuits…

I’m a Former Grooveshark Employee. And Here’s What I Need to Tell the Industry…

Grooveshark Ordered to Pay $0.00 for Massive Copyright Infringement

Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams to Pay $7.3M for Copyright Infringement

Tumblr Is Now Blocking Uploads of Infringing Content…

A Proposal to Vastly Simplify Music Licensing In the United States…

Pandora Claims The Turtles’ Lawsuit Violates Their First Amendment Rights

What the pre-1972 Decision Really Means for the Future of Radio…

Dear Hugo Boss, Thanks for Stealing Our Music. Signed, The xx.

Dear Audi, Thanks for Stealing My Music. Sincerely, Sohn.

Don Henley: ‘Videoing a Concert With a Phone Is a Violation of Our Copyright’

YouTube Will be Ripping Down Indie Music Videos ‘In a Matter of Days’