Industry Sep 19, 2026
Copyright Termination Rights Ruling Reviewed by 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 is considering a copyright law ruling that favored a songwriter's interpretation of termination rights. After an appeals court backed the songwriter, the music companies involved purchased the song and petitioned the Supreme Court. The songwriter involved has now asked the court to decline review. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.