Apple hit with lawsuit by songwriter heirs who allege ‘massive music piracy operation’

Works written by songwriters have been recorded by Art Tatum, Billie Holliday, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and others
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‘Once you help an artist build a robust business, a lot starts to happen for them.’

Platoon has worked with the likes of Mr Eazi, Rex Orange Country and Billie Eilish. Now, with new owner Apple, it’s working with a fresh and exciting crop of artists
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Apple inks new global deal with Universal, Sony and Warner for music streaming

Deal does not include license for Apple Music and TV bundle
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Pro Music Rights sues ‘the entire music industry’ for allegedly ‘running an illegal cartel’

Florida-based royalty collection firm Pro Music Rights LLC (PMR) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against what it says is “the entire music industry”. Filed in Connecticut federal court Monday (March 9), PMR’s suit alleges that the name…

After suing Spotify for mistreatment, independent music company files 10 copyright infringement lawsuits against YouTube, Apple and others

Apple, Google, YouTube, Amazon, SoundCloud, Pandora, Deezer, 7digital, iHeartradio and Rhapsody named as defendants
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