Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 22, 2026
- 88 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 10, 2026
- 45 views
Fuerza Regida-Rancho Humilde Legal Battle Intensifies as Judge Delays Ruling on California’s Seven-Year Rule
A federal judge has declined to issue an immediate ruling on whether the popular música mexicana band Fuerza Regida should be released from its recording contract with Rancho Humilde, citing…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 6, 2026
- 42 views
Taylor Swift Prevails in Copyright Lawsuit as Judge Dismisses Poet’s "Absurd" Claims
Taylor Swift has successfully concluded a protracted legal battle, with a federal judge definitively rejecting a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a self-published Florida poet. The ruling, issued on Monday,…
- 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…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- June 18, 2026
- 46 views
New York Judge Greenlights Rape Lawsuit Against Russell Simmons, Rejecting Jurisdiction and Release Claims
A New York state court has delivered a significant ruling, allowing a civil rape lawsuit against music mogul Russell Simmons to proceed despite his residency in Indonesia and his legal…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 17, 2026
- 56 views
Eminem Music Publisher Can Pursue $109 Million Meta Licensing Lawsuit, Judge Rules
The pivotal decision, handed down on Tuesday, June 16, marks a critical juncture in the ongoing battle between music rightsholders and major technology platforms over the unauthorized use of copyrighted…
- 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
- May 30, 2026
- 60 views
Judge Reinstates Full $75,000 Defamation Verdict for Megan Thee Stallion Against Milagro Gramz, Citing Paid Disinformation Campaign.
A Florida federal judge has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing legal saga involving Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, and gossip blogger Milagro Gramz, identified as…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 1, 2026
- 98 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
- April 9, 2026
- 103 views
Pooh Shiesty Denied Bail as Judge Cites ‘Credible Evidence’ in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case
Memphis rapper Lontrell Williams Jr., widely known by his stage name Pooh Shiesty, has been ordered to remain in federal custody without bail, following a critical evidentiary hearing in Texas…
