Delinquent Royalty Payments: A Conflict with Royalty Distributions in Music
With the proliferation of streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify, the way consumers listen to their…
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Justin Bieber Becomes Youngest Music Sensation to Sell His Music Catalog
In January 2023, 28-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber (“Bieber”) became the youngest to join the growing list of…
Not the Real Slim Shady: Implications of A.I. in the Music Industry
In November 2020, visionary pop-star Grimes offered her prediction on the future of music: “I feel like we’re…
The “RAP Act” and its Legal Implications as seen in Young Thug and Gunna’s Criminal Trials
In 1993, Snoop Dogg was tried for first-degree murder because his bodyguard had allegedly killed a rival Blood…
Netflix v. Unofficial Bridgerton Musical: A Discussion on Fair Use
Over eight million households worldwide watched the Netflix series “Bridgerton” within four months of its release on Christmas…
Pandora Receives Not-So-Funny Lawsuit for Infringing Comedians’ Copyrights
On February 7, 2022, streaming service Pandora was sued by comedians Andrew Clay, Bill Engvall, Ron White, and…
Success of Copyright Infringement Actions Threatens to Revoke Musician’s Creative License
Copyright lawsuits where one artist sues another artist are on the rise within the music industry.1[1]Wang, Amy X.…
Wu Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin Continues to “Bring Da Ruckus” in the Legal Community
In 2015, Wu Tang Clan released Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a studio album of which a…
Music’s Credit Crossroads: Play it Safe or Run the Risk of Owing Millions
In the midst of the pandemic, Olivia Rodrigo’s release of “Drivers License” united people of all ages across…
“Certified Lover Boy” Gets No Love from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
On September 3, Drake finally dropped his heavily anticipated 6th studio album, “Certified Lover Boy.”1[1]Drake – Certified Lover…