Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 22, 2026
- 89 views
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Reach Records Lawsuit Against Capitol Christian Music Group Over Aborted Multi-Million Dollar Acquisition.
A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to Universal Music Group (UMG) imprint Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG), refusing to dismiss a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by independent…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 3, 2026
- 80 views
Federal Judge Rules Jury Must Decide Originality of Reggaeton’s Dembow Rhythm in Landmark Copyright Case
A federal judge has ruled that only a jury can determine whether the iconic reggaeton dembow rhythm was invented by Jamaican production duo Steely & Clevie, deferring a decision in…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 15, 2026
- 46 views
Federal Judge Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Abuse Lawsuit Against Sean "Diddy" Combs Due to Statute of Limitations
A federal judge has granted Sean "Diddy" Combs a significant legal victory, dismissing a civil abuse lawsuit filed by Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard, a former contestant on MTV’s Making…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 14, 2026
- 54 views
Lionel Richie Seeks Federal Sound Trademarks for Iconic Voice and Lyrics Amid Escalating AI Cloning Fears
The legendary singer Lionel Richie has taken a proactive step to safeguard his unique vocal identity, filing a series of applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for…
Nayara Elvina
- Country & Americana
- May 9, 2026
- 111 views
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Litigation Faces Prolonged Delay Following Federal Appeals Court Ruling on Accuser Anonymity
The legal battle surrounding country music icon Garth Brooks and allegations of sexual assault has reached a procedural standstill following a significant ruling from the United States Court of Appeals…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 7, 2026
- 79 views
Ye Testifies in Federal Sample Clearance Trial, Asserting Diligence and Accusing Producers of Exploitation Amidst Long-Standing Copyright Battles
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took the witness stand in federal court on Wednesday, May 5, asserting that his team meticulously followed industry protocols to clear a…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 1, 2026
- 100 views
Spotify Users Waive Right to Sue Over ‘Payola’ Claims, Federal Judge Rules in Class Action Dismissal
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile class-action lawsuit against Spotify, which alleged that the streaming giant’s "Discovery Mode" constituted a "modern form of payola" by secretly selling song recommendations.…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 1, 2026
- 121 views
Jason Derulo Denies Session Musician Matthew Spatola Deserves ‘Savage Love’ Royalties in Federal Court Trial
Pop superstar Jason Derulo took the witness stand in a Los Angeles federal courtroom on Thursday, April 30, to vehemently deny claims by session musician Matthew Spatola that he is…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- April 16, 2026
- 77 views
Federal Jury Finds Live Nation Operates Unlawful Monopoly, Setting Stage for Unprecedented Legal Remedies and Industry Restructuring
As the dust begins to settle on a landmark antitrust verdict, a New York jury has delivered a resounding condemnation of Live Nation, finding the entertainment giant operates an unlawful…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 31, 2026
- 140 views
Federal Judge Advances MTV’s Trademark Lawsuit Against Zeus Network Over Nick Cannon’s ‘Bad vs. Wild’ Show.
A federal judge has refused to dismiss key aspects of MTV’s lawsuit, allowing claims that streamer Zeus Network’s program, Bad vs. Wild, infringes on trademarks belonging to the long-running hip-hop…
