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The Legal Beat: WIXEN SUES META FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DEFAMATION
On January 23, 2026, Wixen Music Publishing sued social media company, Meta in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Wixen ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Legal Beat: Limp Bizkit Refiles Case Against UMG In State Court
On March 25, 2025, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and his label, Flawless Records (Flawless), filed a new lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) in ... -
LEGAL BEAT: PAUL MCCARTNEY OPPOSES PROPOSAL TO CHANGE U.K. COPYRIGHT LAW ON A.I.
Paul McCartney is concerned Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) could steal from artists if the U.K. government approves changes to its copyright law. A new proposal would ... -
Legal Beat: Chris Brown Sues Warner Bros. $500 Million for Defamation
On January 28, 2025, recording artist Chris Brown filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging that a Warner Bros. documentary, entitled A History of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
