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

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...

SXSW files appeal insurance claim 2020 canceled festival

SXSW Appeals Insurance Claim Judgment Tied to Canceled 2020 Festival

Ashley King

November 3, 2022

Photo Credit: Mitchell Kmetz SXSW lost an insurance claim lawsuit tied to its 2020 festival cancellation. Now the festival is appealing that decision. A federal judge agreed that insurance coverage is preclu... Read More...

Artists, Industry Leaders, Legal Experts Join Together to ‘Protect Black Art’

Ashley King

November 1, 2022

Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Several artists, industry leaders, and legal experts have released an open letter in a call to Protect Black Art. The open letter was published in The New York Times and The ... Read More...

Kanye West Faces $4.5 Million Lawsuit From Former Accountant

Ashley King

October 31, 2022

Photo Credit: David Shankbone / CC by 3.0 Kanye West faces a $4.5 million lawsuit from a former accountant. Legal documents obtained by The Blast show that business manager and celebrity accountant Thomas St... Read More...

Robyn Cage Discusses Sync Licensing Tips for Beginners on Songtradr

Is Sync the New Radio? ‘Running Up That Hill’ Isn’t the Only Track That’s Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

An Insanely Detailed Discussion About the Music Modernization Act

Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review

Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

Naxos Founder Klaus Heymann Talks About the Evolution of Classical Music Through the Era of Digital Streaming

‘Nirvana Baby’ Spencer Elden Is Now Appealing the ‘Nevermind’ Child-Pornography Lawsuit Dismissal

The Roots, Common, Dionne Warwick, Jack White, Elvis Costello, and More Ask Congress to Pass American Music Fairness Act

Taylor Swift Fans Are Suing Ticketmaster Over Its Ticket Sales Practices

Greenberg Traurig Finally Dumps Kanye West As a Client In Ultra Music Copyright Lawsuit

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.”

SXSW Appeals Insurance Claim Judgment Tied to Canceled 2020 Festival

Kanye West Faces $4.5 Million Lawsuit From Former Accountant