Industry Sep 18, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Law 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
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
A songwriter has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decline an appeal concerning copyright termination rights. The case originated when the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court supported a songwriter-friendly interpretation of copyright law. Major music companies acquired the song central to this ruling and sought Supreme Court intervention. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.