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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 ...
