Industry Sep 19, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court Against Copyright Intervention
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
Following a ruling by America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court that favored a songwriter's interpretation of copyright termination rights, major record labels intervened at the Supreme Court. The labels sought to overturn the ruling prompted by a specific song.
The songwriter of that song has now asked the Supreme Court to decline involvement in the case. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The songwriter of that song has now asked the Supreme Court to decline involvement in the case. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.