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TikTok Made Its Case Against a Ban In Front of An Appeals Court Panel of Judges — And It Didn’t Go Well

September 17, 2024

TikTok spent two hours making its case against a ban in front of an appeals court panel of judges, but it may not have gone so hot. After spending more than two hours making its argument against a nationwide... Read More...

House Judiciary Committee Demands Greater Transparency from ASCAP, BMI, Other PROs

Ashley King

September 13, 2024

The House Judiciary Committee expresses concern about the lack of transparency from performance licensees and the ‘proliferation of PROs.’ The US House Judiciary Committee has sent a letter to the Register o... Read More...

NO FAKES Act Introduced in House — Bill Would Establish Federal Right of Publicity

Ashley King

September 12, 2024

The NO FAKES Act has been introduced in the House, and the Human Artistry Campaign endorses the effort, which would create federal IP rights. The NO FAKES Act (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, Keep Entertainme... Read More...

Nova H1 Audio Earrings Promise ‘Special Edition’ for Presidential Debates After Kamala Harris Accusations

Ashley King

September 11, 2024

Following a conspiracy theory circling online that Vice President Kamala Harris was 'fed' debate questions through audio earrings—the company that makes them is leaning into the rumor. After the debate, the ... Read More...

US, UK, EU, Sign ‘First-Ever International Legally Binding Treaty’ for AI Systems

Ashley King

September 5, 2024

The US, UK, and EU have signed the ‘first-ever international legally binding treaty’ for AI systems to abide by human rights and the rule of law. The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on artificial in... Read More...

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Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Campaign in Isaac Hayes Litigation

Ashley King

September 3, 2024

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump campaign, forcing the campaign to pause the use of Isaac Hayes’ song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at future rallies and events. The estate of Is... Read More...

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So Who Owns Isaac Hayes’ Song, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” Anyway?

Ashley King

September 3, 2024

So who owns the Isaac Hayes co-penned song, “Hold On, I’m Coming?” His heirs insist they have the rights to the song, while the Trump campaign says they have lawfully obtained a license to utilize the song at... Read More...

Extreme Oasis Ticket Surges — Driven by Dynamic Pricing — Prompt UK Government Probe

Ashley King

September 2, 2024

Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model for the Oasis reunion tickets saw single seats jumping from £135 face value to over £350. Now the UK government says it will open a probe into the use of dynamic pricing f... Read More...

Abba Demand Trump Campaign Stop Using Their Music at Rallies

Ashley King

August 29, 2024

Abba have called for Donald Trump to immediately cease using their music at his campaign rallies after he played several of their songs and used footage of the group at an event in Minnesota. Abba have deman... Read More...

Trump Campaign Points to BMI Public Performance Licenses Amid Foo Fighters Dispute

Ashley King

August 26, 2024

Over the weekend, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign in order to endorse former President Trump. The only problem? The campaign played the Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” ... Read More...

Isaac Hayes Estate Litigation Against Trump Granted Emergency Hearing in Federal Court

Ashley King

August 25, 2024

The Isaac Hayes Estate has been granted an emergency hearing in federal court against Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of Hayes’ music. A federal court has granted an emergency hearing for the Isaac Hay... Read More...

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Celine Dion Reacts After Trump Uses “My Heart Will Go On” During Montana Rally

Ashley King

August 12, 2024

Donald Trump played a video of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at his Montana rally. Now the singer and her management team are speaking up, calling the use “unauthorized.” Her management team and ... Read More...

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House Judiciary Committee Demands Greater Transparency from ASCAP, BMI, Other PROs

NO FAKES Act Introduced in House — Bill Would Establish Federal Right of Publicity

Nova H1 Audio Earrings Promise ‘Special Edition’ for Presidential Debates After Kamala Harris Accusations

US, UK, EU, Sign ‘First-Ever International Legally Binding Treaty’ for AI Systems

Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Campaign in Isaac Hayes Litigation

So Who Owns Isaac Hayes’ Song, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” Anyway?

Extreme Oasis Ticket Surges — Driven by Dynamic Pricing — Prompt UK Government Probe

Trump Campaign Points to BMI Public Performance Licenses Amid Foo Fighters Dispute

Isaac Hayes Estate Litigation Against Trump Granted Emergency Hearing in Federal Court