Must read: Copyright lawsuits are killing music
I’ve always been fascinated by lawsuits that allege one artist infringed upon/plagiarized the work of another. Most such accusations used
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Whistling to the courthouse: Songwriters’ families sues over Andy Griffith Show theme
The Andy Griffith Show went off the air more than 50 years ago, leaving behind Andy, Opie, Aunt Bea, Barney
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Songwriters continue fighting Spotify
This is a turbulent spring for songwriters. First, Spotify files an appeal to prevent musicians from getting a 44% increase
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Fortnite dance lawsuits cooling their heels
A group of lawsuits against Fortnite for allegedly using popular dance moves without the permission of their creators has been
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Net neutrality back in court in the US
The Trump administration’s repeal of net neutrality was in court Friday, with companies and states arguing their case that the
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Dirty Dancing: Lawsuits loom over virtual reproductions
If you grew up in the ‘90s or have trouble sleeping, you’re familiar with “The Carlton Dance,” a slightly awkward
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Blame the victims: Survivors of the Route 91 Festival SUED after last year’s Las Vegas massacre
This is cold, even for the coldest-blooded of all shark-like lawyers. The company that owns the site of the Route
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Kesha says Dr. Luke also raped Katy Perry; he denies it
The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained
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Yet another decision falls in Dr. Luke’s favour
Kesha cannot catch a legal break in her ongoing battle with Dr. Luke. A panel of judges in the New
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Seven years for crying PharmaBro Shkreli
In a tearful moment of humanity, Martin Shkreli pleaded for mercy from a judge in a Manhattan courtroom Friday. Prosecutors
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PharmaBro Shkreli forced to hand over Wu-Tang album
After asking for leniency and admitting he was a fool, Martin Shkreli will have to forfeit just about everything he
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