Back to newsletters

Newsletters for Legal

#Claim #Copyright #Lawsuit #Licence #Buyout
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 13, 2026

"Legal Music Industry Updates: Lit settles lawsuit, AI-made track labeling, artist compensation taskforce"

This newsletter is about various legal developments in the music industry, including Lit settling a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment over streaming royalties, the RIAA and IFPI leading an initiative to label AI-made tracks on streaming services, and songwriters suing HYBE and the writers behind BTS's single "SWIM" for alleged copyright infringement. It also covers the launch of a taskforce to address fair artist compensation in music streaming and Katy Perry promoting her new single on TikTok with her boyfriend, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, it mentions the success of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters and its merchandising tie-ins.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-07-09: Lit, the band behind pop-punk hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ settles Sony Music streaming royalty lawsuit - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.9: 2026-07-08: Gemeinfreiheit und Geoblocking
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 09, 2026

Latest Music Industry Copyright Lawsuits: Updates on Iceberg Records, Taylor Swift, K-pop, and more!

This newsletter is about multiple copyright infringement lawsuits in the music industry. Iceberg Records is suing Spanish artists Moncho Chavea and Morad for using Scatman John's song without authorization, Taylor Swift won the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit, K-pop group NewJeans is facing a lawsuit over their song "ETA," Jermaine Dupri is suing Sony Music for unpaid royalties, Bob Vylan is suing the BBC for defamation, and Suno is fighting to reject the addition of recordings to a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-07-07: Danish indie label behind Scatman John sues Moncho Chavea and Morad for alleged copyright infringement over ‘Se Fue’ - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2026-07-07: Taylor Swift beats poet’s copyright lawsuit over her song lyrics, as judge dismisses case with prejudice - Music Business Worldwide
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 06, 2026

Recent Legal Battles in Music Industry: Extradition, AI Policy, Lawsuits, and More

This newsletter is about recent legal battles and developments in the music industry, including the New Zealand Court of Appeal's decision to not block Kim Dotcom's extradition, TIDAL's new AI policy to block AI-generated music from earning royalties, Ricardo Montaner's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over master recordings, Google's push for changes to UK copyright laws, Spotify's manipulation detection and removal efforts, and legal disputes like the UK Court of Appeal dismissing Dave Rowntree's proposed class action against PRS for Music over "black box" royalties.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-07-02: Kim Dotcom extradition battle continues as New Zealand courts dismiss latest appeal Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-29: TIDAL to automatically tag AI-generated music… and block it from earning royalties - Music Business Worldwide
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 02, 2026

Music Industry Legal Disputes & Developments: Newsletter Update

This newsletter is about legal disputes and developments in the music industry, including Ricardo Montaner suing Universal Music Group, TIDAL introducing an AI policy to block AI-generated music, Music Nation joining a campaign for responsible AI, and Pandora's disagreement with The MLC over copyright law interpretation. It also covers Google's push for changes in UK copyright laws, the launch of a joint venture label LUNAR by Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group, a copyright lawsuit filed by Jamendo against Suno, Michele Page's appointment as General Counsel at SoundExchange, and Walter De Brouwer's proposal for a "transformation royalty" in response to AI-generated music trends.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-07-01: Latin Music star Ricardo Montaner sues Universal Music over masters to five albums - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-29: TIDAL to automatically tag AI-generated music… and block it from earning royalties - Music Business Worldwide
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 25, 2026

Music Industry Legal Insights & Copyright Updates: Protecting Artists' Rights & Compensation

This newsletter is about various legal and copyright issues in the music industry. It covers topics such as unauthorized use of songs, AI deals and licensing, copyright infringement lawsuits, and the importance of creators' rights in the evolving music landscape. These articles highlight the ongoing struggles faced by artists, songwriters, and music companies in protecting their intellectual property and ensuring fair compensation.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-25: Leonard Cohen Estate Decries Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Donald Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Rally — But It Happened Anyway Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-22: As majors sign more and more AI deals, creator organisations come together to demand artist and songwriter consent, fair compensation and deal transparency
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 22, 2026

"Updates on Copyright Law Changes, Legal Battles, and NO FAKES Act"

This newsletter is about recent changes to copyright law in Japan, allowing foreign and Japanese rightsholders to receive payments for public performances of their recordings. It also discusses legal battles between major music publishers and tech companies like Meta Platforms and Elon Musk's X Corp, as well as the introduction of the NO FAKES Act in the US to protect individuals' voice and likeness from AI-generated deepfakes.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-18: Japan amends copyright law so that artists and labels will get public performance royalties for the first time Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-19: APRA AMCOS says Atlantic investigation proves AI companies have plundered the “life’s work of Australian and New Zealand songwriters”
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 18, 2026

Music Industry Updates: Partnerships, Lawsuits, and Legal Battles Galore!

This newsletter is about various developments in the music industry, including Warner Music China partnering with Dream Maker to support virtual artists, AI music companies facing lawsuits for copyright infringement, major record companies obtaining web-blocking court orders in Canada, legal battles over copyright infringement involving Elon Musk's tweets and Ricky Martin's song "Vida", and the success of the Michael Jackson biopic. Additionally, it covers HarbourView Equity Partners partnering with Chaka Khan and Ice Cube taking his BIG3 basketball league public. These articles highlight the complexities and challenges within the music and entertainment industries.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-17: Months after its AI virtual singer Wu AI-Hua went viral, Warner Music China doubles down on digital artists via strategic deal with Dream Maker - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-16: Four music datasets holding millions of tracks are being shared among AI developers, The Atlantic reports - Music Business Worldwide
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 15, 2026

Irish politicians demand change for collapsed ticketing platform & Ariana Grande criticizes Trump

This newsletter is about Irish politicians calling for changes to the law after the collapse of DEAG-owned ticketing platform tickets.ie, leaving festivals owed money with little clarity on refunds. It also covers Ariana Grande criticizing the Trump administration for using her song in a TikTok video, ContentLens appointing a strategic advisor, the National Music Publishers' Association signing an AI licensing deal, integrating music and gaming collaborations, Deezer's AI music detection tool, NMPA's AI licensing deals, South Korean prosecutors not charging HYBE executives, and a patent infringement lawsuit against BMG. Additionally, Dave Stewart's RARE Entity acquires a stake in Lounges.tv to expand access to live entertainment.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-12: New ticketing regulations needed, Irish politicians say, following collapse of DEAG’s tickets.ie Legal: 0.9: 2026-06-12: Ariana Grande Blasts White House for Using ‘Bye’ in TikTok Video Promoting ICE Arrests: ‘F— ICE’
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 11, 2026

Music Industry Updates: Partnerships, Acquisitions, Lawsuits, and Market Developments

This newsletter is about music industry partnerships, acquisitions, copyright lawsuits, and developments in the Mexican and Spanish music markets. It includes news about Primary Wave Music partnering with Donna Summer's estate, Warner Music Group acquiring Sureel AI, Google facing copyright lawsuits over its music AI models, Chris Brown settling a copyright lawsuit, Sony Music Entertainment seeking transparency in AI music models, and a competition in Mexico promoting regional Mexican music. Additionally, it discusses the economic importance of remuneration rights for authors and the need to reassess the freemium model in emerging markets. Lastly, it mentions singer-songwriter Carly Pearce signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-10: Donna Summer estate strikes deal with Primary Wave covering catalog and name, image & likeness rights - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-10: Warner Music Group acquires Sureel AI, the attribution startup that traces how AI models use artists’ work - Music Business Worldwide
Read More | Articles (8)
Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 10, 2026

Legal Music Industry Updates: Spotify, Copyright Lawsuits, and Industry Advocacy

This newsletter is about legal issues in the music industry, including Spotify being sued for its play counting system, the European Writers' Council advocating for voluntary licensing, anti-ticket touting campaigns in the US, ASCAP filing copyright infringement lawsuits against radio groups, Nelly winning attorney fees in a copyright lawsuit, Youssou N’Dour becoming Vice-President of CISAC, Richard Busch joining Adams & Reese in Nashville, Victory Boyd dismissing her copyright infringement lawsuit against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future, 2 Live Crew losing their copyright battle in a federal appeals court, and Taylor Swift contributing an original song to the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-08: Spotify’s rule changes and thresholds are “unfair and deceptive practices”, says new lawsuit Legal: 0.95: 2026-06-08: "Authors' coalition scorns EU rules that tore up AI protections five years ago today"
Read More | Articles (8)