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…
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:…
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…
Netflix v. Unofficial Bridgerton Musical: A Discussion on Fair Use
Over eight million households worldwide watched the Netflix series “Bridgerton” within four…
Pandora Receives Not-So-Funny Lawsuit for Infringing Comedians’ Copyrights
On February 7, 2022, streaming service Pandora was sued by comedians Andrew Clay, Bill…
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…
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 single…
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…
“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…
You Belong to Me: Taylor Swift’s Journey to Her Master Recordings
Taylor Swift is one of the best-selling recording artists in modern history. She is known…