Policy & Legal
Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.
Policy & Legal
Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
2 min read
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 5, 2026
1 min read
Youssou N’Dour Named Vice-President of CISAC
The news comes as the global creators’ rights organization turns 100
Youssou N’Dour Named Vice-President of CISAC
The news comes as the global creators’ rights organization turns 100
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 5, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
1 min read
“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled
“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
1 min read
UMG Repurchases $290M of Stock from Pershing Square
The buy-back concludes Pershing Square's investment in UMG
UMG Repurchases $290M of Stock from Pershing Square
The buy-back concludes Pershing Square's investment in UMG
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
1 min read
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Plans Sale of UMG Stake
The news comes days after UMG rejected its $64B takeover bid
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Plans Sale of UMG Stake
The news comes days after UMG rejected its $64B takeover bid
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 3, 2026
1 min read
Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year
Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 3, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 2, 2026
2 min read
M.I.A. Files $2.8M Lawsuit Against Kid Cudi After Removal from Rebel Ragers Tour
The artist alleges she was fired to “generate publicity” and ticket sales
M.I.A. Files $2.8M Lawsuit Against Kid Cudi After Removal from Rebel Ragers Tour
The artist alleges she was fired to “generate publicity” and ticket sales
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 2, 2026
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