R. Kelly has asked a U.S. judge to allow him to perform in Dubai and meet with the royal family. An Illinois judge is expected to consider the plea at a court hearing on Friday. The rapper was charged on February 22nd with ten counts of aggravated sex…
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Today In Copyright Infringement Lawsuits: Daniel Baron vs. David Guetta
A legal battle between South African artist Daniel Baron and French DJ David Guetta is now underway. Baron has filed a legal suit against Guetta for copyright infringement. The French super-DJ is accused of ripping off Baron’s 2016 single, ‘Children o…
Peloton Faces a $150 Million Lawsuit from 10 Different Music Publishers
Looks like Peloton has an exhausting legal workout ahead. Peloton’s sophisticated in-home cycling workouts are now the subject of a massive music industry lawsuit. Earlier today (Tuesday), a gaggle of music publishers filed a $150 million lawsuit agai…
Siding with the RIAA, a Texan Federal Judge Strips Away Grande Communications’ Safe Harbor Defense
According to a senior federal judge, Grande Communications did even less than Cox in refusing to disconnect repeat copyright infringers. Last summer, represented by the RIAA, major labels – including Sony Music, Warner, and Universal – filed a lawsuit …
Kane Brown Countersues Producer Polow da Don Over Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Polow da Don’s lawsuit against Kane Brown just got ugly. Last month, producer Polow da Don – real name Jamal Jones – filed a lawsuit against country singer Kane Brown. He claimed that Brown “blatantly” reneged on obligations upon signing with RCA Nash…
Spotify Hits Back at Apple — ‘Every Monopolist Will Suggest They Have Done Nothing Wrong’
Spotify’s feud with Apple continues. According to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Apple purposefully limits choice and stifles innovation at the expense of user experience through the App Store. Filing an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, Ek acc…
FLVTO.biz Promises a Fight to the Finish Against the RIAA — Including a Supreme Court Appeal If Necessary
Russian ‘stream-ripper’ FLVTO.biz is proving to be a difficult adversary for the RIAA. After a shocking victory, YouTube ‘stream-ripper’ FLVTO.biz is now preparing for a second round against the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Just la…
Following Its Stream-Ripper Defeat, RIAA Blasts a Federal Judge for Giving ‘Carte Blanche to Internet Pirates’
The RIAA is fighting back after an embarrassing defeat at the hands of stream-ripper FLVTO.biz. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is now blasting a federal judge that ruled in favor of YouTube stream-rippers FLVTO.biz and 2conv.com i…
Judge Sides with AEG/Goldenvoice, Dismissing Coachella ‘Radius Clause’ Lawsuit
According to a federal judge, Coachella’s highly-restrictive radius clause doesn’t cause any harm to smaller music festivals. Coachella arguably remains one of the largest, most popular, and most profitable music festivals in the world. Yet, for years…
Spotify Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple at the EU over 30% Tax
According to Spotify, Apple unfairly stifles creativity and innovation. But, with the streaming music giant’s refusal to accept a royalty increase for songwriters, isn’t Daniel Ek’s company basically doing the same thing? In the United States, Spotify…