Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Apr 2, 2026

2 min read

Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling

Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it

Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling

Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Apr 2, 2026

Policy & Legal

Apr 1, 2026

1 min read

Sony Music, USC Resolve Copyright Lawsuit Over Social Media Content

Deal ends dispute over Sony tracks in USC athletics posts

Sony Music, USC Resolve Copyright Lawsuit Over Social Media Content

Deal ends dispute over Sony tracks in USC athletics posts

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Apr 1, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 31, 2026

1 min read

Taylor Swift Hit with Trademark Lawsuit Tied to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Dispute centers on prior trademark held by Las Vegas performer

Taylor Swift Hit with Trademark Lawsuit Tied to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Dispute centers on prior trademark held by Las Vegas performer

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Mar 31, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 31, 2026

1 min read

Universal Music Group Initiates €500 Million Stock Repurchase Program

The company says it reflects “confidence in UMG’s strategy and long-term growth”

Universal Music Group Initiates €500 Million Stock Repurchase Program

The company says it reflects “confidence in UMG’s strategy and long-term growth”

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Mar 31, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 30, 2026

1 min read

Deezer Strikes AI Detection Tech Deal with Hungary’s EJI

The CMO is the country’s first to use such technology

Deezer Strikes AI Detection Tech Deal with Hungary’s EJI

The CMO is the country’s first to use such technology

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Mar 30, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 30, 2026

1 min read

Spotify and Major Labels Seek $322 Million Default Judgement in Anna’s Archive Case

This comes after Anna’s Archive has not responded to the lawsuit around its scraping of music files from Spotify

Spotify and Major Labels Seek $322 Million Default Judgement in Anna’s Archive Case

This comes after Anna’s Archive has not responded to the lawsuit around its scraping of music files from Spotify

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Mar 30, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 27, 2026

1 min read

Musixmatch Launches Real-Time Music Copyright Detection Service

‘Sentinel’ aims to reduce copyright risk for UGC platforms

Musixmatch Launches Real-Time Music Copyright Detection Service

‘Sentinel’ aims to reduce copyright risk for UGC platforms

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Mar 27, 2026

Policy & Legal

Mar 26, 2026

2 min read

Supreme Court Sides with Cox in High-Stakes Music Piracy Dispute

The ruling could have a major bearing on other ISP cases

Supreme Court Sides with Cox in High-Stakes Music Piracy Dispute

The ruling could have a major bearing on other ISP cases

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Mar 26, 2026

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