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The Legal Beat: RAPPER RBX’S CLASS ACTION AGAINST SPOTIFY
In late 2025, Rapper RBX, whose real name is Eric Dwayne Collins, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court in California against streaming giant Spotify, alleging that Spotify failed ... -
The Legal Beat: JUDGE ALLOWS SWIFTIE ANTITRUST LAWSUIT TO CONTINUE
On November 24, 2025, Taylor Swift fans (known as “Swifties”) got good news when a federal district court judge in Los Angeles ruled that the Swifties’ antitrust lawsuit against defendants ... -
The Legal Beat: UMG Settles Copyright Case With A.I. Company
On October 26, 2025, Universal Music Group announced it had settled a copyright case with A.I. music company Udio. The copyright infringement lawsuit was filed last year by UMG, Sony ... -
The Legal Beat: NEIL YOUNG SUED FOR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
Neil Young has recently been sued in federal court in Los Angeles for trademark infringement by Chrome Hearts, an L.A.-based fashion company known for its clothing and accessories. Chrome Hearts ... -
The Legal Beat: Copyright Case Against Karol G and Tiesto Dismissed
A copyright infringement lawsuit against Columbian superstar Karol G and famous Dutch DJ and producer Tiesto was recently dismissed. The plaintiff asserted that the 2021 Karol G song “Don’t Be ... -
The Legal Beat: Should Lyrics Be Used As Evidence in Court?
Song lyrics, and especially rap music lyrics, have sometimes been allowed as evidence in court. However, there is the question of whether or not they are prejudicial and/or violate the ... -
The Legal Beat: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cox Communications Piracy Case
Is an internet service provider (ISP) liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers? On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the major record labels' copyright infringement ... -
The Legal Beat: Lil Wayne Producer Sues UMG For Unpaid Royalties
Music Producer Darius “Deezle” Harrison and his Drum Major Music Entertainment have sued Universal Music Group (UMG) in New York federal court for $3 million in unpaid royalties on Lil ... -
The Legal Beat: Warner Music Sues Designer Shoe Warehouse
On May 1, 2025, Warner Music Group sued Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) for copyright infringement for using its music on social media. The case was filed in Ohio federal court. ... -
Legal Beat: UMG Settles “Republic” Trademark Infringement Case
Universal Music Group (“UMG”) has settled a trademark infringement case involving the use of its sub-label Republic Records name. Approximately three years ago UMG sued investment platform OpenDeal which had ... -
Legal Beat: Senator Introduces New A.I. Transparency Bill
A new Senate bill would help artists discover the unauthorized use of their copyrighted work in Generative Artificial Intelligence models. The bill was introduced by Senator Peter Welch, and it ... -
Legal Beat: LIMP BIZKIT SUES UNIVERSAL MUSICFOR UNPAID ROYALTIES
Rock Group Limp Bizkit and its lead singer, Fred Durst, have sued Universal Music Group (“UMG”) for $200 million in alleged unpaid royalties. The lawsuit was recently filed in U.S. ... -
Legal Beat: Miley Cyrus Sued Over Bruno Mars Song
Miley Cyrus was recently sued for allegedly copying parts of the Bruno Mars song “When I Was Your Man” in her hit song "Flowers.” The Mars song was released in ... -
Legal Beat: JOURNEY MEMBERS SETTLE LEGAL DISPUTE
Journey member Jonathan Cain filed a lawsuit in July of 2024 against bandmate/lead guitarist Neal Schon alleging that Schon and his wife Michaele had been misusing the band’s funds. Journey ... -
Legal Beat: No Fakes Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
On July 31, 2024, the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES Act was introduced in the US Senate by Senators Chris Coons of Delaware, Amy Klobuchar ... -
Legal Beat: DON HENLEY SUES SEEKING RETURN OF “HOTEL CALIFORNIA” LYRIC SHEETS
On June 28, 2024, Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles, sued in Manhattan federal court to regain ownership and possession of lyric sheets from the iconic Hotel California ... -
Legal Beat: Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Illegal Monopoly
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department sued Live Nation Entertainment for maintaining an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment business. By way of background, Ticketmaster merged with concert ... -
Legal Beat: Fat Joe Asks Enormous Questions of Major Label Accounting
Fat Joe (“Joe”) recently stated that after 20 years, he still has not recouped his advance, despite selling millions of records. He says it’s like a Ponzi scheme and the ... -
Legal Beat: Sony Music Wins Copyright Infringment Case Against Rapper Trefuego
On March 27, 2024, a federal court in Texas ruled in favor of Sony Music in a copyright infringement case against 20-year-old rapper Trefuego. The case concerned Trefuego’s Tik Tok ... -
Legal Beat: Earth Wind & Fire Win Trademark Case
On March 4, 2024, a Miami federal judge ruled in favor of legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire (“EWF”) in a trademark infringement case against a tribute band. The ...
