Here’s Why Dwight Yoakam Is Suing His Old Record Label
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The country star is fighting Warner Music Group to regain rights to songs off his 1986 hit album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
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Music Catalogs Are Selling for Serious Cash. Now Wall Street Wants In
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesKKR's re-entry into the music business, buying the copyrights of OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder in an unusual direct acquisition, signals a new wave of Wall Street interest in an area financial giants have ignored for years
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A New Led Zeppelin Court Win Over ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Just Upended a Copyright Precedent
Posted in: Music NewsNinth Circuit Court rejects longstanding copyright precedent known as "inverse ratio rule" in case over Spirit's "Taurus" versus Hall of Fame band
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Meet the Crusading Lawyer Hated By the Biggest Companies in Music
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesHe's sued Ed Sheeran, Juice WRLD, and Travis Scott, and incited controversy by winning the infamous "Blurred Lines" case — but attorney Richard Busch insists he's the one in the right
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Meet CISAC’s New President: Hit Songwriter Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesThe renowned songwriter talks royalty transparency, creator empowerment, and the next crucial innovation after streaming
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Katy Perry Wins Appeal in ‘Dark Horse’ Infringement Case
Posted in: Music NewsJudge reverses previous $2.8 million decision in favor of Christian rapper Flame
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A Coronavirus Song Featuring Cardi B Is Going Viral — and May Violate Copyright Law
Posted in: Music Biz NewsDJ iMarkkeyz’s dance track “Coronavirus,” which remixes audio ripped from a Cardi B Instagram post, is rising quickly on the iTunes charts
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How Music Copyright Lawsuits Are Scaring Away New Hits
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesThe boom in copyright lawsuits is rattling the music industry — to the point where some artists and songwriters are spending tens of thousands of dollars on insurance policies
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All You Need to Know About Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Case
Posted in: Music Biz NewsDid Led Zeppelin steal the riff from "Stairway to Heaven" from Spirit's "Taurus"? Why does it matter more than ever?
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YouTube Comes Out Strong Against Europe’s Copyright Directive
Posted in: Music NewsYouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says Article 13 limits creativity and poses 'threat to livelihood'
