Industry Jun 21, 2026
Music Majors Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright Termination Dispute
The majors and BMG have formally asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in the Vetter v Resnik termination rights dispute, which sets a precedent that massively favours songwriters seeking to termina
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Major music companies and BMG have requested the US Supreme Court to become involved in the Vetter v Resnik case concerning copyright termination rights. This legal dispute centers on a precedent that strongly supports songwriters attempting to end existing publishing agreements.
The publishers argue that if the current ruling is upheld, it will result in significant disorder within the industry. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The publishers argue that if the current ruling is upheld, it will result in significant disorder within the industry. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.