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Breaking: Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Pre-1972 Copyright Case

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear ‘Oldies’ Copyright Case

March 28, 2017

Richard Gillin (CC by 2.0) Why did the Supreme Court refuse to hear this pre-1972, 'oldies' music case? Federal copyright law in the United States only protects sound recordings released on 1972 and afterwar... Read More...

Trump Is About to Gain Full Control Over the US Copyright Office

Paul Resnikoff

March 27, 2017

US Copyright Office, Washington, DC It's the giant 'f*&k you' Trump's been dying to give Hollywood. Now, pending legislation would pass full authority over the US Copyright Office to Donald Trump. Think... Read More...

Warning: Universal Music Is Ripping Down ALL Facebook Cover Videos

Paul Resnikoff

March 23, 2017

Uploading cover song videos to Facebook? You might want to stop doing that. Last year, Universal Music Publishing Group, the largest publisher in the world, started ripping down Facebook cover vid... Read More...

P Diddy’s Company Discriminated Against White People, Lawsuit Claims

Daniel Sanchez

March 23, 2017

The Cable Show (CC by 2.0) Did the artist once known as P Diddy intentionally fire five older Caucasian producers over their race? A group of older white producers have filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” C... Read More...

How to Prove Led Zeppelin Stole ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (In 3 Easy Steps)

Daniel Sanchez

March 20, 2017

So, what will Michael Skidmore do differently this time around to get a favorable ruling against Led Zeppelin for 'Stairway to Heaven'? Last year, an eight-member jury unanimously decided against the estate ... Read More...

Led Zeppelin Sued Once Again Over Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin Is Getting Sued Once Again Over ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Daniel Sanchez

March 17, 2017

Paul Hudson (CC by 2.0) Did the jury mess up? Led Zeppelin is now facing renewed copyright infringement accusations for 'Stairway to Heaven'. Who actually created the popular introduction to ‘Stairway to He... Read More...

Ed Sheeran Desperately Trying to Repair Fan Relationships as Facebook Rips Down Cover Videos

Paul Resnikoff

March 13, 2017

Ed Sheeran fans are making Facebook cover videos. Warner Music Group, Ed Sheeran's label, is having them ripped down. Ed Sheeran is personally apologizing and getting them reinstated. Maybe there's a bette... Read More...

No Laughing Matter: Rick Ross Files Appeal Against LMFAO

Daniel Sanchez

March 8, 2017

The Come up Show (CC by 2.0) If Rick Ross ultimately wins the lawsuit, will LMFAO still laugh their heinies off? Did LMFAO really steal Rick Ross’ 2006 “Hustlin’?” Yes, says Rick Ross. Now, in court document... Read More...

Did a Former Employee Falsely Accuse Too Short of Rape?

Is Too Short Being Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault?

Daniel Sanchez

March 3, 2017

Thomas Hawk (CC by 2.0) Too Short’s former protégé of accused the rapper of sexually attacking her. Yet, where’s the evidence? Eyewitnesses? Is there really anything to substantiate the victim’s claims? A wo... Read More...

‘Nae Nae’ Rapper Silento Forcibly Detained by UAE Officials

Daniel Sanchez

March 3, 2017

Silento (Instagram) What doesn’t happen in Dubai, stays in Dubai. The popular Nae Nae rapper, Silento, learned that the hard way. According to the popular song, ‘Watch Me,’ we’re invited to watch Silento whi... Read More...

After Burning $2.5 million in 1.5 Years, Dart Music Declares Bankruptcy

After Burning $2.57 million in 1.5 Years, Dart Music Declares Bankruptcy

Daniel Sanchez

March 1, 2017

After failing to capitalize on funding, Dart Music will file for bankruptcy. About a year and a half ago, Dart Music started with a simple premise: add metadata for classical music. As digital distribution s... Read More...

Now Hiring: A Facebook Music Licensing Attorney To Finally License Music

Now Hiring: A Lawyer to Fix Facebook’s Music Licensing Mess

Daniel Sanchez

March 1, 2017

Wesley Fryer (CC by 2.0) Will Facebook finally license music and pay artists their fair share for music streaming on the site? Facebook kicked off 2017 with promising news. Ad revenue shares went up 53%. T... Read More...

Too Lost Partners with Cosynd for Enhanced IP Protections

Sonos Scores Major Win vs. Google at U.S. International Trade Tribunal

Songtradr Is Now the Largest Shareholder in Publicly-Listed Tech Company Jaxsta (ASX: JXT)

Federal Regulators Issue Charges Against Stoner Cats NFTs—Are Music NFTs Next?

Live Nation’s Insomniac Faces Labor-Code Suit from Former Security Guard — Alleged Missing Overtime Pay, Failure To Provide Breaks, and More

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear ‘Oldies’ Copyright Case

Trump Is About to Gain Full Control Over the US Copyright Office

Warning: Universal Music Is Ripping Down ALL Facebook Cover Videos

P Diddy’s Company Discriminated Against White People, Lawsuit Claims

How to Prove Led Zeppelin Stole ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (In 3 Easy Steps)

Led Zeppelin Is Getting Sued Once Again Over ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Ed Sheeran Desperately Trying to Repair Fan Relationships as Facebook Rips Down Cover Videos

No Laughing Matter: Rick Ross Files Appeal Against LMFAO

Is Too Short Being Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault?

‘Nae Nae’ Rapper Silento Forcibly Detained by UAE Officials

After Burning $2.57 million in 1.5 Years, Dart Music Declares Bankruptcy

Now Hiring: A Lawyer to Fix Facebook’s Music Licensing Mess