Music Business
Reservoir acquires Billy Strayhorn’s publishing catalog, will participate in jazz composer’s name, image, and likeness rights
The acquisition builds on a relationship between Reservoir and the estate (Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.) that dates back to 2014. Source
Summer Walker's Legal Battles Expand
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
US Songwriter Payment Proposals and Amazon Criticism
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Summer Walker's Legal Battles
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposals
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Summer Walker's Legal Battles
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Debate Over US Songwriter Payments Post-2027
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Royalty Rates for Music in Cinemas
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Summer Walker Engaged in Legal Battles with Both Label and Management
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Amazon Criticized Over Proposed Songwriter Payments
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Sara Landry Countersues Ex-Managers Amidst Legal Disputes
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal Increases Music Royalties for Cinemas
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Summer Walker's Legal Battles: Label and Management Disputes
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposal
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Denmark to Implement New Digital Replica Law by Early 2027
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Dispute with Former Managers
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Royalty Rates for Music
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Summer Walker Faces Legal Battles with Label and Management
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme