-
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 ... -
The Legal Beat: Fogerty Gains Control of Creedence Clearwater Revival
After decades of fighting, John Fogerty has finally purchased control over Creedence Clearwater Revival (“CCR”) compositions. This is contrary to the recent trend of major ... -
The Legal Beat: Megan Thee Stallion Defeats Summary Judgment Motion
There has been a new ruling in favor of Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) in her lawsuit against her record label, 1501 Certified ... -
The Legal Beat: Songwriters Concerned About Their Income
Songwriters have long been concerned about the amount of income they receive for songwriting. The music industry has evolved over the last 10 years or ... -
The Legal Beat: Using Rappers' Lyrics in Criminal Court
Some prosecutors have been using rappers’ lyrics in criminal cases as evidence of crimes. For instance, in a case in Atlanta against Gunna and Young ... -
The Legal Beat: COURT RULES LIZZO CAN KEEP $5 MILLION FEE FOR CANCELLED FESTIVAL
A court has recently ruled that Lizzo can keep a five million dollar fee she was paid to headline the 2020 LA Virgin Fest festival ... -
The Legal Beat: Post Malone "Circles" Trial Continues
Photo by JB Brookman Post Malone’s trial regarding his hit song “Circles” will begin on Dec. 13, 2022. It had previously been scheduled for Oct. ... -
The Legal Beat: Warner Records Exec Mo Ostin, Remembered
The music industry has lost a legend. On August 1, 2022, Mo Ostin passed away. He was best known as the artist-friendly president of Warner ...
