Industry Sep 19, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Case Appeal
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
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Complete Music Update
A songwriter has asked the US Supreme Court not to intervene in a case concerning the termination right in US copyright law. The Fifth Circuit Appeals Court had previously supported a songwriter-friendly interpretation, leading major labels to purchase the song central to the ruling and seek the Supreme Court's review.
Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
Originally reported by Complete Music Update.