Music Business
PRS Wins Appeal in Black Box Royalties Case
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
DOJ Defends Live Nation Settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
Google Advocates for AI Fair Use While UK Considers Copyright Law
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
US DOJ Defends Live Nation Settlement Amid Criticism
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
IMPALA publishes new digital music plan, calling for the adoption of provenance labelling and an end to royalty thresholds
Pan-European indie label trade group IMPALA has published a new plan to transform the digital music market, with five headline objectives. Among other things it criticises the controversial payment th
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP: Understanding the Life of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Allegations of Spotify Chart Manipulation on Kalshi
He alleged a Malcolm Todd song was manipulated to rig a bet on the prediction market Kalshi Trader Accuses Others of Manipulating Spotify Charts With Fake Streams: Report Travis Bland
Kalshi Trader Accuses Others of Manipulating Spotify Charts With Fake Streams: Report
He alleged a Malcolm Todd song was manipulated to rig a bet on the prediction market Kalshi Trader Accuses Others of Manipulating Spotify Charts With Fake Streams: Report Travis Bland
PRS Wins Appeal in Dave Rowntree Black Box Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
PRS Wins Appeal in Dave Rowntree's Black Box Royalties Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Korean Fair Trade Commission Investigates K-pop Contracts Amidst Complaint
The Fair Trade Commission in Korea is reviewing a complaint against K-pop powerhouse HYBE submitted by sacked NewJeans member Danielle. That complaint raises issues with artist deal terms that are pre
Google Argues AI Training is Fair Use, Cautions UK Copyright Law
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Black Box Royalties Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Live Nation seeks arbitration for former employee lawsuit
Live Nation has formally responded to the lawsuit filed a former employee who accuses the company of “financial misrepresentation and misleading disclosures”. It says those claims are without merit, b
Korean Fair Trade Commission reviews K-pop contract complaint
The Fair Trade Commission in Korea is reviewing a complaint against K-pop powerhouse HYBE submitted by sacked NewJeans member Danielle. That complaint raises issues with artist deal terms that are pre
Google argues AI training is fair use, seeks UK copyright law changes
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit: Genre's Rhythm Not Decided by Judge
A federal judge says only a jury can decide whether reggaeton duo Steely & Clevie invented the genre’s signature dembow rhythm.
Judge Won’t Decide Massive Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Karol G & More
A federal judge says only a jury can decide whether reggaeton duo Steely & Clevie invented the genre’s signature dembow rhythm.