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Newsletter for Legal created at June 19, 2025 06:50

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"Competition Law Concerns: Universal Music Acquisition & Data Dominance Risks"

This newsletter is about competition law concerns raised by experts regarding Universal Music’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, which may harm independent artists and labels by undermining competition. Sony Music's CEO highlighted the company's data dominance and the potential impact of Universal gaining a similar advantage, revealing potential regulatory risks. Independent artist Anthony Justice filed a lawsuit against music AI companies for unauthorized use of indie artists' music, while sculptor Joel Shapiro's legacy as a champion for creators' rights is honored.

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Downtown deal part of Universal strategy to “undermine vitality and viability” of indie sector, cautions competition law expert 0.9 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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Did Sony’s Rob Stringer just hand regulators the case to tank Universal’s Downtown dreams? 0.9 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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Musician sues Suno and Udio, says indie artists have been “trampled the most” by unlicensed AI 0.9 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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In Memory of Joel Shapiro – A renowned sculptor and visionary for creators’ rights 0.85 CISAC Newsroom 0 0
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Los Alegres del Barranco Take ‘Step in the Right Direction’ With Anti-Narcocorrido Song Amid Legal Battles 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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Kneecap’s Mo Chara Released on Bail Over Terror Charge, Hearing Date Set 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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Heart’s Nancy Wilson Blasts Donald Trump For Playing ‘Barracuda’ Without Permission During D.C. Military Parade 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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SoundExchange sues Sonos Radio over missing royalties apparently caused by departure of key Napster employee 0.85 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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All Things Go Announces Two ‘Stacked’ Dates in Toronto This Fall 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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Zara Larsson Calls Out Artists Continuing to Work With Dr. Luke: ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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