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Why did the Supreme Court refuse to hear this pre-1972 case? Federal copyright law in the United States only protects sound recordings released on 1972 and afterwards. Last week, iHeartMedia defeated a copyright claim in Georgia. Now, the Supreme Court declined to hear a pre-1972 copyright infringement case against Vimeo. Pre-1972 tracks are usually protected […]
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It’s the giant ‘f*&k you’ Trump’s been dying to give Hollywood. Now, pending legislation would pass full authority over the US Copyright Office to Donald Trump. Think copyright law is seriously screwed up? Then get ready for even greater chaos ahead. Now, a broken, outdated set of copyright statutes could fall under direct purview of […]
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Uploading cover song videos to Facebook? You might want to stop doing that. Last year, Universal Music Publishing Group, the largest publisher in the world, started ripping down Facebook cover videos. Long story short: Facebook and UMPG couldn’t agree on a royalty agreement for the songs being covered. So the big guns were pointed at […]
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So, what will Michael Skidmore do differently this time around to get a favorable ruling against Led Zeppelin for Stairway to Heaven? Will the Ninth Circuit rule against the trial court? Last year, an eight-member jury unanimously decided against the estate of Randy California’s lawsuit in US District Court in Los Angeles. The copyright suit […]
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Ed Sheeran fans are making Facebook cover videos. Warner Music Group, Ed Sheeran’s label, is having them ripped down. Ed Sheeran is personally apologizing and getting them reinstated. Maybe there’s a better way? We’ve written a lot about the messy war zone surrounding Facebook cover videos. Presently, Facebook doesn’t have the proper publishing licenses (like […]
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If Rick Ross ultimately wins the lawsuit, will LMFAO still laugh their heinies off? Did LMFAO really steal Rick Ross’ 2006 “Hustlin’?” Yes, says Rick Ross. Now, in court documents obtained exclusively by Digital Music News, the Eleventh Circuit will now have to decide whether or not to revive his copyright lawsuit against LMFAO. Rick […]
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Attention artists, labels, publishers, and music management companies! Ever wonder why you’re not receiving the music royalties you deserve for your music? Here are a few tips to from the pros. Last month, the Association of Independent Publishers (AIMP) hosted a luncheon featuring three experts from leading music administration companies. The discussion, which happened in Los […]
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Attention artists, labels, publishers, and music management companies! Ever wonder why you’re not receiving the music royalties you deserve for your music? Here are a few tips to from the pros. Last month, the Association of Independent Publishers (AIMP) hosted a luncheon featuring three experts from leading music administration companies. The discussion, which happened in Los […]
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BTS denied plagiarizing Big Bang’s opening concert sequence. Now, there are brand new allegations of ‘idea theft’ involving a customized hand cream line. After an extremely suspicious incident involving a BTS concert theme, Big Bang fans are crying foul again. Is BTS simply copying all of Big Bang’s innovative ideas, and re-packaging them to their […]
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After a raft of allegations involving plagiarism, members of Kpop group BTS are formally responding. And they’re denying any wrongdoing. After two back-to-back smash hits, member of Kpop outfit BTS are battling repeated plagiarism claims. Specifically, the group has been on the defensive after footage showed direct copying of an opening stage sequence. The sequence, […]
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