Former Member of The Fugees Sues Showtime for Copyright Infringement
Pras Michel, co-founder and former member of 90’s rap group The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit against Showtime over Sweet Micky for President, a documentary he produced. Michel alleges that the cable network has been airing the film on TV and online without his permission.
August 02, 2016
Kanye West Beats Trademark Suit Over 2015 Film
A New York federal judge has dismissed a trademark suit from Latin band Loisaidas against Kanye West and Damon “Dame” Dash for their film of the same name.
July 26, 2016
Singer Ed Sheeran Sued for Copyright Infringement
English pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is being sued in the United States District Court for the Central District of California over “Photograph,” from his 2014 album x (said as “multiply”).
July 05, 2016
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Madonna in “Vogue” Lawsuit
Madonna got to strike a (winning) pose this month, after the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a horn sample used without permission in her song “Vogue” was not copyright infringement.
June 14, 2016
Kanye West Sues for Copyright Infringement Over a Song From His 2013 Album Yeezus
Hungarian composer Gábor Presser has filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against rapper Kanye West for allegedly using one of his songs without permission in West’s “New Slaves” from the album Yeezus, which was released in 2013.
June 07, 2016
Copyright Case Over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Headed to Trial
Led Zeppelin’s legendary song “Stairway to Heaven” is just a few years shy of its golden jubilee anniversary, but it has another event coming up that is far less pleasant.
May 03, 2016
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