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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 22, 2025

"Legal & Music Industry Updates: Ticketmaster Lawsuit, Sony-Spotify Deal, Jon Stewart Satire"

This newsletter is about various legal and music industry updates, including the US government suing Ticketmaster, a complaint against Google by media organizations, Kali Uchis removing a collaboration from streaming services, a new licensing deal between Sony Music and Spotify, Jon Stewart's satirical critique of the Trump administration, Irish rap trio Kneecap being banned from Canada, KPop Demon Hunters dominating music charts, Kid Cudi addressing false claims, and the creation of the Golden Eve primetime special by CBS and Dick Clark Productions. Additionally, over 400 artists and record labels have pulled their music from streaming services in Israel as part of a movement called "No Music for Genocide.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-19: Live Nation colludes with ticket touts, says US government as it launches legal action Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-17: Google AI Overviews ist "Traffic Killer" für unabhängige Medien
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 18, 2025

"AI Copyright Challenges: Music Industry Updates & Legal Battles Across Europe"

This newsletter is about the challenges faced by the Danish music industry due to artificial intelligence generating music without permission, resulting in revenue loss. It also covers concerns about tech companies abusing copyright laws in the UK, a court ruling in Germany regarding copyright infringement by a television station, and developments in the TikTok deal to continue operating in the US. Additionally, it discusses ongoing issues with ticket touting in the EU, the significance of light sticks at K-pop concerts, and an arrest in the case of Beyoncé's stolen unreleased music. The newsletter also includes the final report on a German research project on copyright royalties and highlights the clash between artistic expression and corporate ownership in the live music industry, emphasizing the importance of independent companies.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-17: New report: Gen AI could cost Danish music industry €921 million by 2030 - unless political action is taken Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-17: Open letter from UK creators to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on AI
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 15, 2025

Protecting Cultural Works in Africa and Copyright Updates: Newsletter Highlights

This newsletter is about various copyright, collective management, and support activities being held in different African countries to highlight the importance of protecting cultural works. It also covers legal battles between Sonos and SoundExchange, lawsuits filed by artists against bootleggers for knock-off merchandise, policy recommendations in France regarding social media use by minors, Jay-Z's proposed multi-billion-dollar casino in Times Square, and the release of Jermaine Dupri's "Magic City" docuseries soundtrack. It also mentions Shira Perlmutter's continuation as the Copyright Register at the Library of Congress and plans in Germany to introduce a Digitalabgabe for large online platforms and search engines to support local media and ensure journalistic diversity.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-11: Africa Copyright and Collective Management Day 2025: Uniting Africa’s Creators and Strengthening Rights Legal: 0.9: 2025-09-11: Sonos wants courts to dismiss SoundExchange lawsuit after controversial Sirius ruling
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 11, 2025

"Legal battles and industry updates: $1.5B copyright settlement, rapper TV series, and more"

This newsletter is about legal battles and developments in the music and entertainment industry, including a $1.5 billion settlement deal for copyright infringement, rapper 50 Cent purchasing the rights to a film for a TV series, SoundExchange appealing a ruling against Sirius XM, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard making their music available for download on Bandcamp. It also covers the sequel to "This is Spinal Tap," support for Cox Communications in a music piracy case, the MTV Video Music Awards struggles, the development of a musical stage adaptation of Fyre Festival, and GloRilla's success on the Billboard charts.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-08: Anthropic will pay authors $1.5 billion to settle AI copyright case Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-07: Anthropic will Autor:innen 1,5 Milliarden Dollar zahlen
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 08, 2025

"Music News Update: Neil Young's protest song, Taylor Swift exclusives, and industry investigations"

This newsletter is about various music-related news, including Neil Young's new protest song criticizing President Trump, Target's exclusive CD editions of Taylor Swift's upcoming album, and the passing of Mark Volman, a founding member of The Turtles. Additionally, it covers the European Commission's investigation into Universal Music's deal with Downtown Music, Kees van Weijen's call for the EU to block the acquisition, and a US court allowing an antitrust lawsuit by LyricFind against Musixmatch to proceed.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-04: Stimme durch Persönlichkeitsrecht geschützt Legal: 0.9: 2025-09-04: Neil Young Drops Trump-Dissing, Anti-Authoritarian Single ‘Big Crime’: ‘Got To Get the Fascists Out’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 04, 2025

Music Industry News Update: Polaris Closure, Sting Royalties Dispute, Warner CEO Departure

This newsletter is about the shutdown of the joint venture digital licensing hub Polaris by Nordic collecting societies Koda, Tono, and Teosto, the royalties dispute between Sting and his former Police bandmates, the departure of Warner Music UK CEO Tony Harlow, sombr's song "Undressed" reaching the top spot on Billboard's charts, Warner Music UK labels aligning with their US counterparts, Sony Music Australia facing a media scandal over corporate culture, Cox Communications urging the US Supreme Court to overturn a piracy judgment, and Paris Jackson distancing herself from an upcoming Michael Jackson biopic due to inaccuracies in the script and Young Thug's alleged leaked jail phone calls about paying for streams to help Gunna's album reach No. 1.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-02: Nordic licensing hub Polaris to shut down due to ‘evolving market conditions’ Legal: 0.9: 2025-09-03: Sting owes us £1.5m from 1970s song split deal, say former bandmates
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 01, 2025

Music Industry News: Royalty Battles, Album Releases, Controversies, and Partnerships

This newsletter is about various music industry news, including legal battles over royalties, new album releases, controversial comments made by artists, and strategic partnerships between streaming platforms. It covers topics such as Benson Boone's merchandise business partner taking legal action against bootleggers, Sting being sued by his former Police bandmates, Coyle Girelli's collaboration with Mac Davis on an album, Betty Who's apology for insensitive remarks, Hayley Williams' unique album release strategy, and Snoop Dogg's controversial comments on LGBTQ+ representation.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-29: Sony’s merch division seeks court order banning sale of Benson Boone knock-offs Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-28: Sting Is Reportedly Being Sued By His Police Bandmates Over Missing Royalties
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 28, 2025

Legal Disputes, Settlements & Lawsuits in Music Industry - Newsletter Highlights

This newsletter is about legal disputes in the music industry, including a settlement between Anthropic and authors over copyright infringement, Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek Šmerda leaving the band, Universal Music's lawsuit dismissal against Salt N Pepa, and Kneecap canceling US shows due to visa issues and legal troubles. It also covers Abercrombie & Fitch's expanded NFL collection, concerns from the German Photo Council over AI companies exploiting creators' works, a workplace dispute for The Wiggles' former CEO, Radiohead's resurgence on the Billboard Hot 100, and Ye clarifying a hacked Instagram account related to the YZY Money meme coin launch.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-27: Anthropic settles legal dispute with authors - in a deal that could be influential in other AI copyright disputes Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-27: Fired Cradle of Filth Guitarist Ashok Blasts Band, Calls Unreleased Ed Sheeran Collab ‘Foolish Clown Antics’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 25, 2025

"Music Industry Legal Updates: Supertramp Royalties Dispute to Spotify Struggles - Subscribe now!"

This newsletter is about various legal and industry news in the music world. It covers topics such as a royalties dispute between former members of Supertramp, Paul Weller's legal action against his former accountants over his views on the Gaza conflict, The Last Dinner Party's withdrawal from a festival in protest of censorship, Spotify's commitment to open an office in Turkey, a job opening at a law firm, Spotify's struggles with its ad business, Drake's exclusive merch drop on Amazon, Guitar Center's guitars inspired by Freaky Friday, Patti Smith's re-release of "Horses" for its 50th anniversary, and Khamari's release of his sophomore album after parting ways with RCA.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-22: Supertramp songwriter must continue to share publishing royalties with bandmates, US appeals court concludes Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-21: Paul Weller Takes Legal Action Against Accountants for ‘Discrimination’ Over Gaza Comments
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 21, 2025

"Music Industry Legal Updates: AI, BMI/ASCAP, Calvin Harris, Drake, Beyoncé, Ticket Reselling"

This newsletter is about recent legal developments in the music industry, including the implications of AI-generated music on copyright laws, agreements between BMI and ASCAP with US radio stations, Calvin Harris's decision not to release a collaboration with Miley Cyrus, and Drake's legal battle with Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar's diss track. Additionally, it covers artist Charley Crockett defending Beyoncé's country-inspired project and the FTC suing Key Investment Group for unfair ticket reselling practices. Lastly, it discusses Spotify's new feature allowing premium users to customize transitions between tracks on their playlists.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-18: Neue Sommerlektüre von Tim W. Dornis und Nicola Lucchi Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-20: BMI and ASCAP lock in higher royalty rates with US radio broadcasters
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