Industry Sep 19, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Case
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 Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling that favored a songwriter's interpretation of termination rights in US copyright law, major labels intervened by purchasing the song that led to the decision and petitioning the Supreme Court. The songwriter of that song has now asked the Supreme Court to decline involvement in the case. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.