Industry Sep 18, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Emergency Claim
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
A songwriter has petitioned the US Supreme Court to decline involvement in a case concerning copyright termination rights. This follows an appeals court ruling that favored a songwriter's interpretation of these rights. The music publishing majors sought Supreme Court intervention after acquiring the song central to the ruling. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.