Music Business
Fender Guitar Threats, Drake Lawsuit Ruling, Leak Legal Battles & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a looming IP war over guitars, a ruling on Drake's online casino case, a history of song leak lawsuits and much more.
Beatport’s Dance Industry Conference Is Returning to Los Angeles This Fall
The expanded gathering will happen at the W Hotel in Hollywood on Sept. 25.
Fender Guitar Threats, Drake Lawsuit Ruling, Leak Legal Battles & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a looming IP war over guitars, a ruling on Drake's online casino case, a history of song leak lawsuits and much more.
Reservoir generated $41.5M in calendar Q2, up 12% YoY, with recorded music revenues up 35%
Reservoir Media has published its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 – the company's fiscal Q1 2027 (calendar Q2 2026). Source
German Court Rules Against AI Music Generator Suno in Copyright Lawsuit
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
South Korea’s KOMCA ends ban on AI-assisted songs – false filings now risk royalty holds and contract termination
The amended rules took effect on Monday (August 3), replacing a ban that KOMCA had applied since March 24, 2025. Source
Ticketmaster acquires ticketing platform RED UTS in Uruguay entry
The acquisition folds RED UTS into a network the company says spans more than 35 markets. Source
Former Nike music licensing staffer and consultant charged over alleged $1M kickback scheme
The alleged scheme ran for more than 2.5 years, with prosecutors identifying at least 11 fraudulent transactions, FOX 12 reported. Source
Spotify overtakes Melon to become South Korea’s second-biggest music streaming service, report finds
It is the first time overseas services have held both of the market's top two positions, according to WiseApp Retail, with Google's YouTube Music still in first. Source
Las Vegas Sphere drove Sphere Entertainment’s Q2 revenues up 11% to $314M; operating loss ballooned 22%
The Sphere segment, which runs the Las Vegas venue, generated revenues of $226.4 million, up $50.8 million, or 29%, year-over-year. Source
GEMA Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Songwriter AI Suno in Europe
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
German Court Rules Against AI Music Generator Suno in Copyright Case
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
GEMA Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Music Generator Suno
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
Kanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges
An anonymous producer is seeking compensation for what he claims was unpaid and uncredited work on both albums
Kanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges
An anonymous producer is seeking compensation for what he claims was unpaid and uncredited work on both albums
German Court Rules Against AI Music Generator Suno in Copyright Lawsuit
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
Wings Of Desire Criticize Live Industry Treatment After Festival Cancellation
The duo told NME they were sharing their story "on behalf of all musicians who have been treated poorly within the live industry"
UMG Reported a 5.3% Increase in Revenue — So Why Did Its Stock Drop 25%?
The company's share price plummeted in the wake of its earnings release. Billboard analyzes the reasons behind the dip.
Wings Of Desire travel hours with 11-week-old baby to play festival stage that didn’t exist: “We do not appreciate being gaslit”
The duo told NME they were sharing their story "on behalf of all musicians who have been treated poorly within the live industry"
UMG Reported a 5.3% Increase in Revenue — So Why Did Its Stock Drop 25%?
The company's share price plummeted in the wake of its earnings release. Billboard analyzes the reasons behind the dip.