Policy & Legal
Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.
Policy & Legal
Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal
Oct 20, 2026
1 min read
Major Labels Demand DistroKid's AI Music Data in Suno Lawsuit
The labels have claimed DistroKid is a key source of AI-generated music inundating the market

Major Labels Demand DistroKid's AI Music Data in Suno Lawsuit
The labels have claimed DistroKid is a key source of AI-generated music inundating the market

Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Oct 20, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 19, 2026
1 min read
DOJ and FTC Sue Ticket Reseller REPS & Co Over $120M BOTS Act Violations
Allege REPS & Co used thousands of accounts to bypass ticket limits and resell millions in tickets

DOJ and FTC Sue Ticket Reseller REPS & Co Over $120M BOTS Act Violations
Allege REPS & Co used thousands of accounts to bypass ticket limits and resell millions in tickets

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 19, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 16, 2026
2 min read
Secondary Ticketing Platforms Sue to Block DC Resale Price Cap
The legislation is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2027

Secondary Ticketing Platforms Sue to Block DC Resale Price Cap
The legislation is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2027

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 16, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 15, 2026
1 min read
Trump Signs American Music Tourism Act Into Law
New federal law mandates Commerce Department to promote music tourism.

Trump Signs American Music Tourism Act Into Law
New federal law mandates Commerce Department to promote music tourism.

Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Oct 15, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 14, 2026
1 min read
Summer Walker Sues LVRN for Fraud, Seeks Release From Contract
Alleges financial misconduct and breach of contract

Summer Walker Sues LVRN for Fraud, Seeks Release From Contract
Alleges financial misconduct and breach of contract

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 14, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026
1 min read
Warner Music Sues Ray-Ban Owner Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Alleges Luxottica used 427+ works in social media posts without permission

Warner Music Sues Ray-Ban Owner Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Alleges Luxottica used 427+ works in social media posts without permission

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026
1 min read
Interscope Sues Summer Walker for $50M Over Undelivered Recordings
The R&B singer invoked California’s seven-year rule to exit her recording deal

Interscope Sues Summer Walker for $50M Over Undelivered Recordings
The R&B singer invoked California’s seven-year rule to exit her recording deal

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026

Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026
1 min read
Travis Scott Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed Without Prejudice
Songwriters alleged the rapper used an uncleared sample in two tracks

Travis Scott Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed Without Prejudice
Songwriters alleged the rapper used an uncleared sample in two tracks

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Oct 13, 2026
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