Federal Judge Recommends Lawsuit Against Pop Stars Be Dismissed
Two years ago, a Virginia federal district court granted a summary judgment and dismissed the case, filed by Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton, after ruling that “Somebody to Love” was not “intrinsically similar” to their song of the same name.
December 06, 2016
Lawsuit Over “We Shall Overcome” Protest Song Can Move Forward
The Richmond Organization and its subsidiary Ludlow Music, Inc., seeking a declaratory judgment on whether “We Shall Overcome” is in the public domain.
November 29, 2016
Big Names in Music Industry Sue Website to Stop Conversion of Streamed Music
Piracy seems to be the music industry’s hydra monster, the mythical beast with regenerating heads: every time it gets a handle on one mode of unauthorized distribution, another one pops up.
November 08, 2016
Singer Ed Sheeran Sued for Copyright Infringement for the Second Time This Year
Just two months after British singer Ed Sheeran was sued by two songwriters for $20 million in a copyright infringement complaint over his song “Photograph,” he’s being sued again over “Thinking Out Loud.”
August 30, 2016
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
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