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The Legal Beat: BMI BEING SOLD TO SHAREHOLDER GROUP
BMI is being sold to a shareholder group led by a private equity company, New Mountain Capital. A private equity firm is one that manages ... -
The Legal Beat: Coldplay Counter-Sues Its Manager
In September of 2023 Coldplay’s former manager, David Holmes, sued the rock group in London’s High Court for breach of contract. Holmes claims the band ... -
The Legal Beat: Should I Arbitrate My Dispute?
Should you try to arbitrate your music industry dispute? The short answer is: it depends. If you have a written contract that provides that any ... -
Legal Beat: Dancers Sue Lizzo For Harrassment
Three former dancers (Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez) for singer-rapper Lizzo have sued her for harassment. In particular, the dancers accuse Lizzo of ... -
Legal Beat: Mötley Crüe Guitarist Sues Band
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars has sued the band, claiming he was thrown out for failing to tour because of health problems. He also claims ... -
Legal Beat: Criminal Charges Will Not Be Filed Against Rapper Travis Scott For Astroworld Tragedy
In 2018, rapper Travis Scott founded the AstroWorld Music festival outside NRG Park in Houston, TX. Scott was also the headliner. On November 5, 2021 ... -
Legal Beat: K-Pop Group EXO File Claim Against Label
On June 5, 2023 three members of South Korean K-Pop group EXO announced that they have filed a claim against their label and management company, ... -
Legal Beat: Katy Perry Loses Trademark Infringement Case
Can’t someone use their own name to sell merchandise? The answer is: not always. Pop star Katy Perry has lost a trademark infringement case to ... -
The Legal Beat: Nickelback Prevails In Copyright Case Over “Rockstar”
In the never ending torrent of copyright cases involving the music industry, a judge recently dismissed a claim filed against Canadian rock band Nickelback and ... -
Legal Beat: Is YouTube Concert Clip 'Critical Evidence' in Ed Sheeran Copyright Case?
There is an upcoming trial in a case concerning whether or not Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking out Loud” hit song infringes on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get ...
