Industry Sep 19, 2026
Songwriter urges Supreme Court to reject music publishers' copyright 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 US Supreme Court not to intervene in a copyright case that originated from a ruling by America's Fifth Circuit Appeals Court. This ruling supported a songwriter-friendly interpretation of termination rights in US copyright law. The music majors acquired the song central to the ruling and subsequently sought Supreme Court review. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.