Music Industry Mourns the Passing of Legendary Executive Clive Davis at 94

The global music community is in mourning following the death of Clive Davis, the iconic record executive and visionary talent scout, who passed away on June 22 at the age…

Cutting Edge Group Secures Landmark Brian Tyler Catalog in Multi-Billion Dollar IP Acquisition

Cutting Edge Group (CEG), a dominant force in media music rights, has announced the acquisition of award-winning composer Brian Tyler’s rights and royalty streams pertaining to an expansive catalog of…

The Maturing Landscape of Music Rights Investment: Iconic Catalogs Signal Market Milestone

Amid the dynamic flurry of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic asset sales that have characterized the music industry this year, the impending sales of three major music rights catalog companies—Anthem Entertainment,…

Ye & French Montana Sued Over Sample of Paparazzi Fight Video: ‘Don’t Take No Photos!’

Ye, the globally recognized artist formerly known as Kanye West, finds himself at the center of yet another legal entanglement stemming from allegations of unlicensed sampling. This latest suit, however,…

Australia Takes Definitive Stance on AI and Copyright, Mandating Consent, Credit, and Compensation for Creative Works.

SYDNEY, Australia – In a landmark address that reverberated through the global creative and technology sectors, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unequivocally declared that tech and artificial intelligence (AI) companies…

Washington D.C. Enacts Landmark RESALE Act to Revolutionize Concert Ticketing

The District of Columbia Council has officially passed one of the most comprehensive ticketing regulation bills in the United States, a move poised to significantly reshape the live entertainment landscape…

High-Profile Hip-Hop Artists and Labels Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Alleged Uncleared Funk Samples

A new copyright infringement lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, July 14, has cast a spotlight on the intricate and often contentious landscape of music sampling, ensnaring a constellation of prominent hip-hop…

Dan Nevin Appointed Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, Spearheading Global Independent Music Advocacy and Growth

LONDON, U.K. – Dan Nevin has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent music sector.…

BTS ‘Swim’ Lawsuit, Bad Bunny Ruling, StubHub Class Action & More Top Music Law News

The music industry’s legal landscape saw significant activity this week, with K-pop powerhouse HYBE taking center stage as it became embroiled in two distinct copyright infringement lawsuits concerning tracks by…

Boosie Badazz Files Legal Action After Paying $600K in Failed Effort at Trump Pardon: Report

The Genesis of the Legal Dispute: A Failed Pardon Bid The arbitration case, filed in March, centers on a retainer agreement between Boosie Badazz and the lobbying duo, through which…