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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 ... -
The Legal Beat: Orleans Sues Warner Music Group
In June of 2022 rock group Orleans filed a class action lawsuit with the court in Nashville against Warner Music Group and Warner Records over ... -
The Legal Beat: Mariah Carey Sued Over Christmas Song
Mariah Carey has been sued for more than twenty million dollars over her mega-hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You.” The complaint was ... -
The Legal Beat: The Music Producer Agreement
This article discusses some important provisions in a music producer agreement to produce masters for an artist. Get it in writing: Independent artists or their ...
