Industry Sep 19, 2026
Copyright Termination Rights Ruling and Supreme Court
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The US Supreme Court has been urged by a songwriter not to intervene in a copyright law case. The Fifth Circuit Appeals Court previously supported a songwriter-friendly interpretation of termination rights. Following this ruling, the major record labels acquired the song that led to the decision and sought Supreme Court review. The songwriter involved is now advocating for the Supreme Court to decline involvement in the matter. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.