Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Sep 4, 2026

1 min read

DOJ Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Dispute

Argues AI training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use

DOJ Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Dispute

Argues AI training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Sep 4, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 3, 2026

2 min read

Canada’s SOCAN Sues Suno Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Lawsuit targets 150 AI-generated tracks that allegedly copy songs in its repertoire

Canada’s SOCAN Sues Suno Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Lawsuit targets 150 AI-generated tracks that allegedly copy songs in its repertoire

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Sep 3, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 3, 2026

1 min read

California Speculative Ticket Ban Faces New Opposition Following Last-Minute Changes to Legislation

The National Independent Venue Association is now urging Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the bill

California Speculative Ticket Ban Faces New Opposition Following Last-Minute Changes to Legislation

The National Independent Venue Association is now urging Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the bill

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Sep 3, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 2, 2026

1 min read

Jason Isbell Leads Proposed Class Action Suit Against Suno

The complaint focuses on likeness and publicity rights, rather than copyright

Jason Isbell Leads Proposed Class Action Suit Against Suno

The complaint focuses on likeness and publicity rights, rather than copyright

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Sep 2, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 2, 2026

1 min read

Suno Sued by Gerencia 360 Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Data-scraping firm Bright Data has also been named in the suit

Suno Sued by Gerencia 360 Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Data-scraping firm Bright Data has also been named in the suit

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Sep 2, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 1, 2026

1 min read

Jermaine Dupri Drops $18M Lawsuit Against Sony Music

The case has been dismissed without prejudice

Jermaine Dupri Drops $18M Lawsuit Against Sony Music

The case has been dismissed without prejudice

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Sep 1, 2026

Policy & Legal

Sep 1, 2026

2 min read

BMG and Concord Have Officially Merged

Bob Valentine is now the CEO of what has been referred to as the “fourth major”

BMG and Concord Have Officially Merged

Bob Valentine is now the CEO of what has been referred to as the “fourth major”

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Sep 1, 2026

Policy & Legal

Aug 31, 2026

1 min read

UMG and Sony Expand Suno Copyright Lawsuit, Claiming AI Company Broke YouTube’s Anti-Download Rules

This ruling questions a specific defense Suno has leaned on in regard to how it engaged with YouTube

UMG and Sony Expand Suno Copyright Lawsuit, Claiming AI Company Broke YouTube’s Anti-Download Rules

This ruling questions a specific defense Suno has leaned on in regard to how it engaged with YouTube

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Aug 31, 2026